Bugknits

BugknitsAn example of extreme knitting are these miniature works of Indiana-based knitter Althea Crome of Bugknits. She knits these tiny objects with silk sewing threads and uses surgical wires for needles. She explains her love of knitting and love of challenge in her profile page as follows:

“The texture of the yarn, the smooth rhythm of the needles and the emergence of a pattern in my hands as I work has always been quite magical to me. But, by adding the challenge of creating an object for a physical world that is so small as to be almost beyond our grasp, is to add a new thrill to an already beloved art form.”

“Traditional formats and styles provide the basic framework for my pieces, and suggest a range of likely motifs; the manner in which these motifs are selected, adapted, altered and combined is then left to my own imagination and desire for innovation. Every one of my knitted miniatures is rooted in tradition, but none are mere replicas of existing patterns or styles. It is with a spirit of continued curiosity and a desire to create new and original pieces that I will continue to pursue my love of knitting within the limitless possibilities of this miniature scale.”

Some of her patterns are available for purchase here on her website.

Images: Courtesy of Bugknits.

Gaku Nakagawa

GakuNakagawaThese beautiful illustrations are the works of Buddhist monk and artist, Gaku Nakagawa. He studied Buddhist art at a University and worked as a copywriter and art director before becoming a freelance illustrator. He is represented by British talent agency, Dutch Uncle, on which he wrote a short artist statement:

“I aim to instill my illustrations with a sense of class and nobility, occasionally with a touch of humour as well, which I see as part of my “aesthetic exercises” as a practising monk.”

You can see more of his work on his Japanese website and follow him on Facebook.

Images: Courtesy of Gaku Nakagawa.

Tolga Girgin

TolgaGirginThese unique 3-dimensional calligraphy is the work of Turkish graphic designer and electrical engineer, Tolga Girgin. The words are all hand drawn using parallel pens, brush pens and pencils. The dimensional illusions are created with carefully rendered shadows and clever shadings. You can follow him on Facebook and see more of his work on Instagram.

Images: Courtesy of Tolga Girgin.

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