And Thus We Existed

[View email in browser]( | [Forward to a friend]( | [Become a member!]( A Remote Area of the Amazon Boasts Tens of Thousands of Ice-Age Paintings New photographs reveal [an enormous collection of prehistoric art]( that spreads across a nearly eight-mile-long cliff within the Amazon rainforest. Tens of thousands of paintings depict humans and animals like sloths, horses, and the now-extinct palaeolama and mastodon. Check out these [up-close shots]( as well. [SEE MORE]( A Flurry of New Notebooks from Field Notes Features 99,999 Unique Snowflake Designs U.K.-based artist Brendan Dawes channels the infinite crystalline shapes of snowflakes in a new collaboration with Field Notes. For its 49th limited-edition series, the Chicago-based notebook manufacturer tasked Dawes with designing an algorithm that mimics the atmospheric process that forms the icy grooves and feathered shoots. After a lengthy development inspired by the work of physicist Kenneth G. Libbrecht, Dawes created 99,999 unique snowflake illustrations to wrap around the deep blue covers. Just like the real crystals, no two are the same. Support Colossal by picking up a three-pack of Snowy Evening in the [Colossal Shop](. [SHOP NOW]( Dizzying Kinetic Sculptures by Anthony Howe Billow and Writhe in the Wind Washington-based artist [Anthony Howe]( has mesmerized viewers for nearly a decade with towering kinetic sculptures that twist and turn with hypnotic motion. [WATCH]( A Storm of Paint Entangles the Enigmatic Subjects of Glenn Brown’s Winding Portraits Winding lines and sinuous strands form the textured labyrinths that surround [Glenn Brown]( subjects. The uncanny portraiture that comprises his series And thus we existed seamlessly revitalizes icons of pop culture and art history with the London-based artist’s distinct aesthetic. [SEE MORE]( THE COIN: A Moving Stop-Motion Short Reveals the Power of a Family’s Cooking Traditions [Siqi Song]( reminds us that the simple traditions of home stick with us no matter how far we travel. The Los Angeles-based director and writer released a new stop-motion short about a girl who struggles to hold on to the remnants of a prized holiday ritual. [WATCH]( Colossal’s 2020 Gift Guide of Creative Experiences We’ve curated a collection of [subscription boxes and kits]( centered around doing, whether that’s through learning a new craft, doodling, or kneading a loaf of bread. [SEE OUR PICKS]( Precisely Arranged Stones Coil and Surge Across the Land in Jon Foreman’s Mesmeric Works A scroll through [Jon Foreman]( Instagram proves just how prolific the Wales-based artist has been this year. From coils arranged in gradients to whirling patterns embedded in the sand, Foreman’s land art sprawls across beaches and grassy patches in an impressive number of locations. [SEE MORE]( Support Independent Publishing and Become a Colossal Member Today Do the stories and artists you discover on Colossal matter to you? [Join more than one thousand like-minded readers]( who are passionate about contemporary art and the vast potential of human creativity. Get special discounts with some of our partners, experience our website ad-free, and ensure this newsletter finds you each weekday. Colossal is supported largely by our readers; without you, there's no us. [Please join today]( and help us reach our goal of 1,200 members by the end of the year! ❤️ Intense Emotions Overwhelm the Figures in Stefan Zsaitsits’s Graphite Illustrations Despite their uncanny elements, the black-and-white worlds of [Stefan Zsaitsits]( deftly encapsulate the ennui and angst of modern life. [SEE MORE]( Chicago Art & Culture, A Weekly Newsletter Curating Events Around the City Subscribe to [Chicago Art & Culture]( a weekly roundup of exhibition openings, artists talks, and other fun events occurring around the city that we'll send out each Thursday. [Adjust your preferences]( to receive Chicago's newsletter, and keep an eye out for New York, Los Angeles, and London lists coming soon. [GET CHICAGO ART & CULTURE]( [Instagram]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( [Tumblr]( [Vimeo]( [Website]( [Email](mailto:hello@colossal.art) [RSS]( This is the December 8, 2020, issue of our weekly update. Thank you for subscribing. This email is supported in part [by our members](. You also can [adjust your preferences]( or [unsubscribe](. Published with love from Chicago. 6177 N. Lincoln Ave #314 / Chicago IL 60659 ✶ ✶ ✶ ✶