Ostraka Ensemble

Hans Hemmert made this beautiful tank out of balloons. He also creates other sculptures and installations using balloons. I love the idea of taking something so common and making art out of it. It reminds me of a post on Future Shipwreck about a party where kids had built tents in and around their home as part of the celebration. One tent was made out of balloons, and it looked amazing. Having never gone to art school, I often romanticize what it must be like to live for a few years with your only goal being to make art and push your creativity.

These photos have been sitting on my computer for almost a year, but they always seemed a little too risque to post. But now, I am no longer afraid!

I saw these cross-stitched pillows depicting sex acts at the Boston Young Contemporaries last year. The combination of crafting and crass is just brilliant. Maybe I should work more semen into my ham paintings? Nah, that’s a bit too much for me. I am looking forward to seeing what the BYC will showcase this year. They even have a call for entries. Hmm…

In other news, check out The Counterfeit Crochet Project.