Sculpture
The Gates by Christo and Jean Claude
Many years ago in Central Park in New York City there was a beautiful installation by artistic duo Christo and Jean Claude called "The Gates". It was set up along the entire walking path in Central Park and lasted a good long time to the point that it over stayed its welcome in the opinion of some but not mine but after a while some New Yorkers had formed the opinion. The piece was orange frames with safron curtains like those that Buddhist monks wear draped over them. I wish that I had had the chance to experience but I missed out. I just want to say that the staff who approved the project for the park are geniuses.
By Revista Mikoa day ago in Art
Amazing Sculpture Parks
Frederick Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is located in the US in Grand Rapids Township, Michigan. This botanical garden and sculpture park has more than 200 artworks. Their permanent collection is one of the most extensive collections of outdoor sculpture in the world. There are sculptures by well-known sculptors like Henry Moore, Auguste Rodin, Louis Bourgeois, and Ai Wei Wei, among others.
By Rasma Raistersa day ago in Art
Choosing the right thickness for stainles steel sculpture
When planning stainless steel sculptures, many people initially focus on shape, surface treatment, or size, while overlooking the thickness of the stainless steel itself. In practice, thickness directly influences structural safety, visual proportion, fabrication difficulty, and long-term performance. Selecting the right thickness is not simply a matter of “the thicker, the better,” but rather a process of matching material properties to design intent and environmental conditions.
By Shenzhen Ruiheng Crafts4 days ago in Art
What does a rabbit statue symbolize?
Rabbit statues are more than cute decorative elements; they carry rich symbolism that has been valued across different cultures for centuries. From associations with luck and prosperity to meanings related to gentleness and creativity, rabbit imagery adds emotional depth and cultural context to a space.
By Shenzhen Ruiheng Crafts6 days ago in Art
How sculptures enhance visitor experience in outdoor attractions
In recent years, outdoor attractions have increasingly incorporated sculptures into their spatial design to enrich environments and enhance the visitor experience. Rather than relying only on landscaping and directional signage, many scenic areas now use sculptures to create visual focal points, guide movement, and give spaces a clearer sense of identity.
By Shenzhen Ruiheng Crafts6 days ago in Art
Actor Andreas Szakacs on AI Cinema as Szakacs Films Prepares Echoes of Tomorrow for May 2026
Szakacs Films is stepping further onto the international stage with the announcement of several new global projects, led by the upcoming feature film Echoes of Tomorrow, currently targeting a May 2026 release. The announcement reflects a broader creative shift for the company, signaling a deliberate move toward future-focused storytelling that engages with emerging technologies and contemporary cultural questions.
By Andreas Szakacs8 days ago in Art
Strangest Thing I Ever Saw
You’ll find the oddest sculpture called The Big Giving outside of the Royal Festival Hall in South Bank, London. This art installation was created between 2006 and 2007 by Klaus Weber. It consists of three rock sculptures with human heads and hands that are doing odd things like spitting, vomiting, and pissing water.
By Rasma Raisters10 days ago in Art
Key considerations before customizing stainless steel sculpture
Custom stainless steel sculptures are widely used in public and commercial spaces due to their modern appearance, durable quality, and long lifespan. However, many problems with commissioned custom stainless steel sculptures only become apparent after installation. Understanding the sculpture's purpose, selecting appropriate materials and structure, and planning installation and maintenance in advance can significantly reduce project risks.
By Shenzhen Ruiheng Crafts10 days ago in Art
Fiberglass sculpture:realistic and affordable custom bronze-like solutions
When people think of bronze sculptures, they often associate them with weight, cost, and long-term durability. Traditional bronze works are valued for their metallic texture and aged visual character, but they are not always practical for every project. In many commercial and public installations, fiberglass sculptures are used instead to reproduce a bronze-like appearance while reducing structural load and production cost. Through controlled surface treatment and layered finishing methods, fiberglass can achieve a convincing bronze effect.
By Shenzhen Ruiheng Crafts10 days ago in Art
Essence, Embodiment, and Relational Reality
The Failure of Reduction and the Need for Synthesis There is a persistent failure in many modern attempts to explain what a human being is. Some frameworks reduce the person entirely to matter, insisting that identity, consciousness, morality, and meaning are nothing more than emergent properties of physical processes. Other frameworks move in the opposite direction, detaching spirit from reason and grounding belief in intuition alone, often at the cost of coherence or accountability. Both approaches fail because both misunderstand essence. One denies that essence exists at all. The other treats it as something vague and undefinable.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast13 days ago in Art
