Slime Is of the Essence

Microscopic minutiae, patterned plants, and stitched stories. [View full email in your browser]( [Colossal]( Was this forwarded to you? [Subscribe here](. [two bright green slime molds photographed in great detail]( Jay Lichter Illuminates Stunning Colors and Textures in Macro Photos of Elusive Slime Molds Jay Lichter]( began taking photos of slime molds three years ago using an iPhone with a broken screen, but it wasn’t long before he leveled up to a macro camera setup that enables him to capture the microscopic phenomena close-up. [See more]( [a photograph of wheat fields and a grain elevator in the foreground of some snow-capped mountains in the distance]( In a Tribute to Ever-Changing Rural America, Brendon Burton Collects a Decade of Photographs in ‘Epitaph’ From the wheat fields of the northern Great Plains to misty days in the temperate rainforests of the Pacific Northwest, [Brendon Burton]( captures a side of America many of us rarely have the opportunity to explore in depth. [See more]( [an abstract ceramic sculpture of a flower on a blue stool that stands up on leaves resembling banana peels, with four blue and red blossoms]( Ceramic Houseplants by Ariana Heinzman Revel in the Absurdity of Domestication For her current solo exhibition, Habitat for a Fake Plant at J. Rinehart Gallery, [Ariana Heinzman]( conceived of a collection of quirky stoneware houseplants that sit on stools, irregularly shaped large-scale paintings, and decapitated-looking cuttings installed on the wall. [See more]( [top: a small printing press sits in the palm of a figure's hand. bottom: a small printing press sits on a table as a hand lifts the top layer of paper, revealing the plate.]( Print Your Own Postcards and Miniature Woodcuts with This Tabletop Printing Press As its name suggests, [Open Press Project]('s 3D-printed, tabletop device is designed for paper about 4 x 9 inches wide and is capable of all types of intaglio printing, from etching and engraving to linocuts and woodcuts. [See more]( [a machine-embroidered composition depicting a man rolling a fresh fruit cart with a brightly colored umbrella along the street]( Erick Medel Stitches Vibrant Stories of Los Angeles’s Immigrant Community Using a sewing machine and thread, Los Angeles-based artist [Erick Medel]( stitches people amid their regular routines, illuminating the complex and vibrant collective story of immigrant histories, labor, and culture in the city. [See more]( [top: a paper-folded cardinal perches on a branch. bottom: a paper-folded fox and cat]( Red Crested Cardinal Has Landed in the Colossal Shop 🪶 Calling all animal and paper craft lovers! Bring your favorite creatures to life, one fold at a time. Take home a kit—or an [assortment of them](—to welcome the adorable creased critters into your home. [Shop now]( [top: a blue tree sculpture with strawberry shaped and colored lights hanging from the branches. bottom: a detail of a a blue tree sculpture with strawberry shaped and colored lights hanging from the branches]( Otherworldly Flora and Futuristic Creatures by the Haas Brothers Illuminate the Nasher Sculpture Center Grounds A bizarre botanical collection by the [Haas Brothers]( sprouts from the grounds at Nasher Sculpture Center for Moonlight. [See more]( Join Us Today and Help Make Art Accessible for Everyone 💖 We rely on the generous support of [Colossal Members]( to keep newsletters like this free for everyone. Reader support allows us to continue publishing stories that matter while highlighting incredible artists around the world who may not be covered in the mainstream press. ➡️ [Become a Colossal Member today]( Add some art to your favorite feeds: [mastodon]( [instagram]( [threads]( [facebook]( [pinterest]( [Colossal]( [Newsletters]( [Shop]( [Advertise]( Edited today by Jackie Andres. 🍉 Colossal 6177 N. Lincoln Ave. #314 Chicago, IL 60659 ✶ ✶ ✶ ✶ You received this email because you signed up on our website and are an amazing person. [Unsubscribe]( | [Update preferences](