4/22/10

Out Of This World

{The Roots Of Heaven}

Lately, I have become quite obsessed 
with the work of Danish contemporary artist,
Peter Callesen.

{Broken Bird}

Today being Earth Day, 
I thought I would share some of his pieces here,
 since so many of his works deal directly 
with the theme of nature and the environment.

{The Core Of Everything}

{Fall}

{Running Red Poppies}

{Broken Flowers}

{Five Forgotten Thoughts}

{The Birds Of The Air}

Too see more of Peter Callesen's
amazing paper works
and installations,
visit his site,


{Happy Earth Day}

Images via:  PeterCallesen.com


64 comments:

Debra said...

These are wonderful- I do especially like Five Forgotten Thoughts. Happy Earth Day to you too.

Style Chronicle said...

I love the roots of heaven! Happy Earth Day!!

The Buzz said...

What a great way to celebrate this great planet... Peter's work is beautiful and provocative. Love The Roots of Heaven! Have a Happy Earth Day!

Hamptontoes said...

Loving the Roots of Heaven!

Susie @ Maddie's Nest said...

Love the roots of heaven, too. Happy Earth Day.

bluehydrangea said...

What a talented and clever man!! Love the Core of Everything!

Roxy Te Owens said...

The names he gives his work and the work itself are both so thought-provoking! I love art that makes you think.

Scientific Housewife said...

Wow, those are amazing!

A Perfect Gray said...

great piece, babe. these are good. I love the titles almost as much as the work. 'roots of heaven' and 'five forgotten thoughts'...

The Shiny Pebble said...

These are awesome... but those poppies are a little gruesome looking. Everything else, awesome!

Marija said...

I love when I open up your latest post and see something totally unfamiliar. I know you'll give a proper introduction and I'll have a new go to source. This was definitely one of those days!! Totally agree with Catherine about those poppies but I still sort of like them. But then again, I sometimes like sad art. Not sure what that says about me...

xoxo

Karena said...

Fabulous art, I love to see what other creative people are doing and these are amazing!!

Karena
Art by Karena

*Chic Provence* said...

Hi I just found your really gorgeous blog..and love this haunting art, perfect for Earth Day..

I'm a follower now!

Kit

DREAMER'S DEN said...

really cool! i like the apple!

Kathy G said...

Thank you for introducing me to this unbelievable work!

Cashon&Co said...

wow. my mouth is wide open. this is incredible. i have never seen anything like it. i like the bird and the clouds best. amazing! you find the neatest stuff!

daisychain said...

wow these are just amazing.

Turbo said...

I dig it

shari @ little blue deer said...

Papercutting is SO cool! Happy Earth Day!

Debby Lee said...

So neat to see something so unique and different. He is truly a talented artist.

Space by Eliana Tomas said...

I love this work. A few months ago I couldn't stop looking for work made out of paper. Couldn't resist and bought the most beautiful book. Posted about it actually. It's called perfect paper.
Art, interiors, fashion, everything made out of paper. If you have the opportunity, check it out. Gonna love it :)
http://elianatomas.blogspot.com/2009/10/perfect-paper.html

Krysten @ After 'I Do' said...

Those are so cool, I love the Broken Flowers.

carissa @ lowercase letters said...

wow, so gorgeous! my favorite is the fall. very talented artist!

rikshaw design said...

very cool find..plus your blog make-over is fabu!

La Dolfina said...

Thanks for introducing me to this talented artist!
xx

BALLET NEWS said...

I can see why - they are both beautiful and original.

Happy Earth Day !

charmaine said...

These are clever! Happy Earth Day!

Thanks for stopping by.

Acanthus and Acorn said...

What a fantastic find and introduction!!! And, a wonderful, thoughtful, beautiful way to remember earth day!!!

Leah said...

Amazing what he can do with paper... those works are fabulous. I was trying to pick a favorite but NO I can't, I really love them all. Thanks for sharing! xoxo

Kathysue said...

What a unique type of art. I am loving the birds. What a conversation piece to have in your home. Love new elements that I have not seen before, thanks for sharing this with us, Kathysue

Sally@DivineDistractions said...

Really beautiful, and it shows a resurrection of the almost lost art of "scherenschnite"...(can't be sure of the spelling) or paper cutting. He's done a great job of taking his talent and clever thinking into a medium that was ripe for a redo.
Thanks for sharing.

Kim@Chattafabulous said...

Love the tree (roots) What a fun blog - enjoyed my visit!

Sanity Fair said...

So interesting - I've never heard of him. Love the tree especially!

Dancing Branflake said...

I love it! I love the apple with the core at the bottom. Creative people are amazing.

Josie said...

These are gorgeous! I love the apple and the tree against the yellow background -- too pretty.

Cat said...

So very creative, lovely, and detailed...I love these!

Kristin said...

I looooooove the clouds! Just beautiful!

angela walker jewelry said...

Beautiful. I love the "fall" pic!
Happy Earth Day!
Health and happiness,
Angela
http://angelawalkerjewelry.blogspot.com/

annie markantonatou said...

My respects to artists who make crafts with paper!
Talent - Patience!

http://anmarkdesign.blogspot.com/

Heavenly Housewife said...

Wow, that first one is simply amazing! Love these!
*kisses* HH

drollgirl said...

these are so beautiful! so crisp and clean and lovely!!!!

Sarah Esther said...

absolutely so creative and inspiring! i love th apple one...and the birds...actually i really love all of them!

Hilary said...

These are so amazing~ I tend to love art with an environmental theme. Nature is vital to our wellness!

Jaime @ La vie...J'aime said...

These are so cool.. I love the poppies one! Happy Earth Day!

M said...

lovely - reminds me of the silhouettes you love so much...

Stephanie said...

These are great! Great find!

Amy E. Strodl said...

Love the "Running Red Poppies" piece. Some people are so talented!

THE ALTERNATIVE WIFE said...

These are great! Thanks for sharing and Happy Earth Day! :)

Jessica said...

These are incredible - thank you for sharing. I can't even pick a favorite.

Katie Lynn said...

Simply beautiful. Thanks for sharing, and Happy Earth Day!

Mary Ann said...

only from a true gifted artist! thanks for sharing...verbena cottage

Kelley Sanford said...

Love Callesen's work. Wasn't aware of his work, thanks for sharing and thanks for you kind comments on my Hopper painting interpretion. Enjoying your blog.

Jessica Cangiano said...

I find something so powerfully serene about skilled paper artwork such as the sublime pieces above. It resonates with a wonderfully timeless quality (evocative in some regards of vintage and antique silhouette portraits) that sooths my nerves and makes me smile.

Thank you very much for highlighting these creative gems, and also for your lovely comment on Chronically Vintage. It's a joy to make your acquaintance, my dear! :)


Wishing you a beautiful evening,
♥ Jessica

junghwa by amy stewart said...

Wow. These are so amazing and unique. I love them. My favs being the tree with roots and the apple one. I want them!!!

Lyn said...

Seriously gorgeous!
x Lyn (lini)

Splendid Willow said...

Isn't he amazing! I mean - I can't draw to save my life - so to be able to create art like this with a scissors and a knife. Unbelievable.

Happy Earth day to you - wonderful & beautiful friend.

P.S No, I won't let you stay at Edgewater! You are a staying w. us - and then we will take you there for brunch!

Mariska Meijers said...

Now that is what I call talent! Thank you for sharing xox

Kerri said...

How gorgeous are these? Love the delicacy mixed with the colourful backgrounds. Such a lot of skill required, not to mention tons of patience and a steady hand. And happy Earth Day to you too!
Kerri xx

Karen@StrictlySimpleStyle said...

I love the simplicity of these.

Isabel said...

These are so wonderful, I love the running poppies especially! Have you come across the paper cuttings by Elsa Mora? They are so intricate, feminine and beautiful!

I recently did a post about her, I think you may like her work!

http://thepastrecaptured.blogspot.com/2010/04/art-of-paper-cutting.html

Hope to see you there :)

Love Isabel @ FOR OLD TIMES SAKE x x

Struggler said...

Very eye-catching - thanks for showing us these. Fall and Five Forgotten Thoughts are my faves.

Terri said...

Oh wow... these are amazing! I think my favorite is The Roots of Heaven. Thanks for sharing!

Dayka (Life +Style) said...

LOVE these.

The Gallery Gal said...

Wow these are so beautiful and fresh!

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