Cool Hunting
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Herman Makkink's Rocking Machine
by Evan Orensten
Dutch sculptor Herman Makkink's works entered popular consciousness after his phallic "rocking machine" was featured in Stanley Kubrick's brilliant and controversial 1971 film A Clockwork Orange.
For the first time since 1969, the sculptor's sexually charged Rocking Machine has been reproduced in limited quantities and is for sale through a private auction conducted by the artist himself.
Cast in fiberglass from the original mold, only six have been produced, each signed by the artist. Even if you're not about to purchase a Makkink original, this site still has a lot of art featured, including animation of the Rocking Machine in action.
Needled: Furniture Tattoos
by Ami Kealoha
Although rearranging the furniture becomes out of the question, getting tattoos of coveted objects is one way for the design-obsessed to pay homage. Today Needled looks at the photo-realist work of Connecticut tattoo artist Nick Baxter whose impressive portfolio of chair tattoos includes in-progress full sleeves that will be devoted to chairs and furniture designers.
Joshua Gurrie
by Lost At E Minor
While Australian illustrator and painter Joshua Gurrie takes inspiration from the racier elements of contemporary popular culture, his work also seeks to counter the over-saturation of "pop media, web junk and glossy sneakers." He achieves this with clean black lines that pierce the page with their directness and his work is notable for its lack of excessive ornamentation. Gurrie’s background in design contributes to this minimalist approach but it’s his surrealist take on the human form that captivates most.
Will Gurley
by Evan Orensten
Sumptuously elegant patterns, psychedelic color combinations and multi-dimensional sculptural motifs are just a few of the tricks up young artist Will Gurley’s sleeve. Currently living in London, the RISD graduate’s creations recall the pattern and decoration movement of the mid 1970s. Like his predecessor, Kim MacConnel, Gurley is not shy about taking an entire room and literally making it his own. Everything comes alive as the walls breathe in a three dimensional rhythm. Tables, chairs, window treatments and everything in between pulse to the song in Gurley’s head. The redesign of his small trailer home could hold its own as the artist’s traveling exhibition. With unbridled talent in such a wide array of media, Gurley’s work will surely continue to grow. Be sure to check out patterns 14 through 17, which are some of his most sophisticated designs.
Contributed by Michael Kucmeroski
The Simpsons Personified
by SummerSeventySix
UK gossip site Holy Moly and now YouTube are showing a sneaky copy of a commercial where the famous intro to The Simpsons is recreated with real-life actors. Put together for British-satellite broadcaster Sky, the live-action version apparently cost a fortune. It works very well and has a slight British flavour. You can see it here.
