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Who could have thought that moldy, rotten fruit could be beautiful? As it turns out, anything is possible at the hands of talented artist, Kathleen Ryan. Ryan has perfected the art of turning fruit sculptures into mesmerizing, moldy-looking works of art. To make all types of fruits, she uses a polystyrene base measuring up to 28 inches in width. The artist then proceeds to paint the patterns of the mold and tops it off by individually placing dozens of precious and semi-precious gemstones to create the decay. The ultimate result of her unique artworks are mesmerizing - for a split second, the gems create an illusion of real mold, but then you realize you've been tricked by excellent craftsmanship. Ryan uses a variety of gemstones such as opal, smoky quartz, malachite, and many others for her beautiful sculptures.
The New York-based sculpture artist studied Studio Art and Anthropology at Pitzer College and received a Master’s of Fine Arts from U.C.L.A. Ryan is represented by Josh Lilley's gallery where her solo show was held last year. This year, her work was showcased at MIT’s List Visual Arts Center in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and The New Art Gallery in Walsall, U.K. Also, her unusual sculptures appeared as part of Desert X in Coachella, CA.
More info: Instagram | joshlilleygallery.com
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Thisleton Woodrow Amadeus Tunt Thisleton Woodrow Amadeus Tunt Community Member Follow
I only have one question...why?
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Big whoop. I’ve created moldy oranges with zero effort.
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Blueplanet Blueplanet Community Member Follow
This doesn't look like moldy fruit. This is by far the best-looking
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*Audibly shudders* worst thing is when you touch it, it's smooth and hard-- (and not edible--)
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WOW....That is beautiful...👌🏻
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Joyce Laundrie Joyce Laundrie Community Member Follow
I agree with that 1st comment, WHY? To me, it's not pleasing to the eye, and I love gem stones.
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Maureen Peters Maureen Peters Community Member Follow
Awesome...Forbidden fruits!
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Ms Phit Ms Phit Community Member Follow
I agree! I love these
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Antonio Celso Ribeiro Antonio Celso Ribeiro Community Member Follow
beautiful and exquisite!
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Ahnnah Newell Ahnnah Newell Community Member Follow
That's so cool.
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JAYDA SHUTTER JAYDA SHUTTER Community Member Follow
reminds me of maggots
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Felicia Dale Felicia Dale Community Member Follow
Stunning...
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Katie Hutcheon Katie Hutcheon Community Member Follow
That's definitely got a face
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karina andersen karina andersen Community Member Follow
I am now a collector
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Joyce Laundrie Joyce Laundrie Community Member Follow
Do they sell these, or just look at them?
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karina andersen karina andersen Community Member Follow
absolutely stunningly brilliant
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Susan Hochgraef Susan Hochgraef Community Member Follow
I REALLY want to touch these! The tactile sensations would be awesome!
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Ayasophya Alturas Ayasophya Alturas Community Member Follow
pshh.. i can make these without gemstones!
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Maureen Peters Maureen Peters Community Member Follow
Special Art! I like this!
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