Wood You Rather

A misty forest, vintage glass, and tiny embroideries. [View this email in your browser]( Enchanting Photographs of a Misty English Wood by Neil Burnell British photographer Neil Burnell captures striking environments void of human subjects, often traveling to remote areas [far outside of civilization](. Vintage Glass Forged into Enchanted Leafy Worlds by Amber Cowan In the latest collection by Amber Cowan, [colorful vintage glass]( is sculpted into three fairytale stories: Bridesmaid’s Forest, Bridesmaid’s Search for the Desert Rose, and Grotto of the Chocolate Nymph. Paradox: The Body in the Age of AI on view through Feb 3, 2019 [Paradox: The Body in the Age of AI]( explores the primacy of the human body as it’s poised on the precipice of a potential fusion with artificial intelligence. Inspired by the Moravec Paradox, the show looks deeper into the unconscious role the body’s sensorimotor habitat has in shaping our awareness, imagination, and socio- political structures. Symposium Paradox: Frames and Biases in Art and AI Jan. 28, 5:30–8:30pm Organized by Eunsu Kang and Elizabeth Chodos Panel members: Manuela Veloso, Alexandra Chouldechova, Sey Min, Jillian Mayer. More to be announced. [RSVP]( Miniature Embroideries by ipnot Transform Thread into Delicious Designs Japanese embroidery artist ipnot continues to dazzle us with her [creative miniatures]( formed from thread and embroidery hoops. Model Moostapha Saidi Questions the Audience’s Gaze with Highly Stylized Portraits Shot by Justin Dingwall Photographer Justin Dingwall recently collaborated with South African model Moostapha Saidi on a series of images that speak to themes of [perspective and of perception](. Sketchbook Vol. 1 Provides an Intimate Look into the Minds of Fourteen Contemporary Artists As curator-in-residence at Sugarlift in Long Island City, New York, Dina Brodsky has organized an investigation into [contemporary artists’ sketchbooks]( in an upcoming interactive exhibition titled Sketchbook Vol 1. Deadstock Rug Materials Transformed into an Immersive Coral Garden by Vanessa Barragão Vanessa Barragão [recycles unused yarn]( from the textile industry to produce wall hangings and rugs that imitate the structure of coral reefs. From The Colossal Shop: Japanese Art Supplies Renowned [Japanese pencil brand]( Tombow has been designing and manufacturing pencils for over 100 years. These high-quality and richly colored creative tools are perfect for artists and hobbyists alike. Find a colored pencil [dictionary]( professional [dual brush pens]( and a tin of 36 [colored pencils]( all in [The Colossal Shop](. Want your news on a daily rotation? Click on "update your preferences" in the footer below and select the daily frequency for a quick email every weekday. Copyright © 2019 Colossal, all rights reserved. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list]( [Mailchimp Email Marketing](