In A Bubble

Atomic age anonymity, frozen forms, and an amazing avian. [View full email in your browser]( [Colossal]( Was this forwarded to you? [Subscribe here](. [In a cluttered kitchen, a mannequin unloads the dishwasher.]( Patty Carroll’s Satirical ‘Anonymous Woman’ Is Overwhelmed by Her Own Domestic Perfectionism irony of the mannequin as “everywoman” is that the inanimate form doesn’t have much in common with real women at all. But for photographer [Patty Carroll](, that’s the point. [See more]( [Screenshot from sophiawalleace.art]( SPONSOR Your Artistic Identity Online With .ART are known for presenting themselves on their own terms, proving their passion, persistence, and talent through their work. Many also choose to define themselves online with a [.ART domain](. More than a website address, .ART is a bold declaration of one’s identity as an artist. In a world where digital presence increasingly reflects offline reality, securing a .ART domain is a strategic move for any artist aiming to solidify their presence in both spheres. State your role in the art world by securing your .ART domain today through [get.art](. [Learn more]( [a gecko with blue head, legs, and body wiht a brown-yellow collar]( van Gecko: Researchers Dub a Newly-Discovered Reptile After the Artist of ‘Starry Night’ In the Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu, India, scientists have discovered two new [gecko species](, and one in particular has inspired an art historical name. [See more]( [The head of a Desmodus rotundus bat, folded from paper.]( �€™ Meticulous Paper Portraits Celebrate Diverse Bat Species in ‘Little Friends of Darkness’ Buenos Aires-based studio [Guardabosques](, the mind-boggling variety of bats inspires Amiguitos de la Oscuridad, a continuing project capturing expressive likenesses in meticulously folded paper. [See more]( [An aerial, grayscale photograph of frozen bubbles in a lake.]( In Iceland, Jan Erik Waider Captures Voluminous Bubbles Locked in a Frozen Glacial Lake Hamburg-based photographer [Jan Erik Waider]( recently documented an array of remarkable frozen patterns in the lake at the edge of the Skaftafellsjökull glacier in the southeast of Iceland. [See more]( [A hummingbird with a teal, blue, and violet sheen. It is perched upon a small thin tree branch.]( One of the World’s Rarest Hummingbirds Makes a Dazzling Appearance in Colombia The [Santa Marta Sabrewing]( is one of the rarest hummingbirds in the world. New findings from the American Bird Conservancy highlight its magnificent reappearance. [See more]( [Hundreds of threads attached to a broken porcelain plate with floral and bird motifs. Perfectly coinciding with the hues from which they flow, bundles of delicate fibers bridge the broken edges of the plate.]( Porcelain Shards and Hundreds of Threads, Helena Hafemann Shatters Notions of Value an object’s value is so intertwined with its utility, what happens when the latter is taken away? What role does sentimentality play, especially when the original piece is transformed anew? [Helena Hafemann]( tackles these questions in her Fadenschein series. [See more]( Join Us Today and Help Make Art Accessible for Everyone 💖 We rely on the generous support of [Colossal Members]( to keep newsletters like this free for everyone. Reader support allows us to continue publishing stories that matter while highlighting incredible artists around the world who may not be covered in the mainstream press. ➡️ [Become a Colossal Member today]( Add some art to your favorite feeds: [mastodon]( [instagram]( [threads]( [facebook]( [pinterest]( [Colossal]( [Newsletters]( [Shop]( [Advertise]( Edited today by Jackie Andres. 🐢 Colossal 6177 N. Lincoln Ave. #314 Chicago, IL 60659 ✶ ✶ ✶ ✶ You received this email because you signed up on our website and are an amazing person. [Unsubscribe]( | [Update preferences](