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At Joy Machine, Five Artists Bring a Gust of Fresh Air for a Joint Exhibition with The Jaunt

Joy Machine is excited to announce a joint exhibition with The Jaunt. Opening this week in Chicago, Ventus features paintings, sculptures, and prints by Cody HudsonSeonna Hong (previously), Seth PimentelStevie Shao, and Scott Sueme.

Founded and curated by Jeroen Smeets, The Jaunt (previously) is a travel project that sends artists around the world to experience new locations and cultures. Once they return home, artists create a limited-edition silkscreen print inspired by their journeys.

two faceless figures climb on an abstract landscape
Seonna Hong, “Summer Swimmers” (2025), acrylic on linen, 30 x 24 inches, framed

Being outside our comfort zones heightens our senses and opens us up to new experiences and inspiration. The Jaunt is a gust of new perspective and energy that flows through artists’ creative processes, allowing them to reorient and establish a new current.

For Ventus, Smeets gathered a group of artists who have each participated in the project, traveling to places like Shanghai, Mexico City, and Jeju Island, along with the towns of Shelton, Washington, and Joseph, Oregon. Each lets their experiences and observations lead as they create new artworks.

Chicago has always been somewhat of a home away from home for The Jaunt. The very first exhibition was in the city, and over the years, amazing artists living and working in Chicago–including Cody Hudson, David Heo, Liz Flores, and others–have participated. The Jaunt and Joy Machine are excited to partner and present these five artists, many of whom are showing here for the first time.

Ventus runs from June 13 to August 2. RSVP to the opening reception here.

two birds in blue, red, and yellow flying in a circle
Stevie Shao, “Swallows,” acrylic gouache and latex paint on shaped wood
a lake landscape in grays and brown with three people in the foreground and a furry creature in the background
Seonna Hong, “Bigfoot,” hand-finished print
a tall skinny vertical painting of various patterns
Scott Sueme, “Self-Schema, Pillar One” (2025), acrylic, flashe, and pastel on wood, 69 x 5.5 inches
a blue abstract plant with one large orange sphere
Cody Hudson, “Self-Sufficiency, Tangerine Variant”
a yellow abstract plant with three large orange spheres
Cody Hudson, “Alternative Education, Tangerine Variant”
a print of a woman with a fudog crwon in gold and red eyes on a red background
Seth Pimentel, silkscreen print, 50 x 70 centimeters, edition of 50, signed and numbered by the artist

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Studio Sangath Designs a Dream Home from Terracotta and Recycled Bricks in India

Nestled in the rolling Alloa Hills near the Sabarmati River in Gandhinagar, India, Studio Sangath has conceived of a bold, contemporary home using terracotta and recycled brick. Headed up by principal architects Khushnu Panthaki Hoof and Sönke Hoof, the project serves as a peaceful retreat where its owners can reconnect with nature and host visiting writers, artists, and filmmakers in an environment conducive to creativity.

The building’s angular archways, stairs, veranda, and interior surfaces are constructed using compressed bricks made from the powdered waste produced in brick kilns. “The design prioritises harmony with nature, featuring an open interior courtyard that draws the landscape inside, framing views from every angle,” the studio says. Explore more projects on the firm’s website.

a detail of a contemporary brick home's stairwell
a contemporary brick home
a detail of a contemporary brick home
a detail of a contemporary brick home
a detail of a contemporary brick home
a detail of a contemporary brick home's bathroom
a detail of a contemporary brick home, looking upward at the sky
a detail of a contemporary brick home veranda
a detail of a contemporary brick home

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Ryo Minemizu Illuminates the Incredible Diversity of Plankton Off the Coast of Japan

For Japanese marine photographer Ryo Minemizu, some of the world’s tiniest creatures prove to be the most awe-inspiring. Capturing the vibrant hues and otherworldly features of plankton (previously), he scouts locations to do nighttime dives around Japan and other Pacific regions in search of never-before-seen specimens and behaviors.

“Although I only dive to depths of around 25 meters at most, each dive now presents an opportunity to encounter juvenile deep-sea fish and jellyfish in forms that most of humanity has never seen before,” Minemizu tells Colossal. “I have been fortunate to report some of these remarkable discoveries in collaboration with researchers each year.”

an underwater photograph of a tiny blue plankton with frilly purple fins
Larval spiderfish

Recent finds include new species of Hydrozoa, which are related to jellyfish and corals, and a phenomenon in which parasitic larvae cooperate to build swimming colonies, luring hosts. Minemizu increasingly encounters unwelcome material, too, in the form of trash—especially plastics—that impacts marine life far out at sea.

“We now regularly dive in ocean areas where humans have never ventured, and yet even in such remote regions, we are finding plastic waste carried there by human activity,” Minemizu says. “I am deeply concerned about the very real and significant impact this is having on the lives of these creatures.”

Minemizu is currently featured in an exhibition on view in the Blue Ocean Dome, presented by ZERI JAPAN, at EXPO 2025 in Osaka, Kansai, Japan. “I speak about the current relationship between marine life and plastic pollution, sharing my photographs and footage,” he says. “I sincerely hope that visitors to the expo will take the time to view it.”

Minemizu also runs Black Water Dive, an ongoing series of brief chartered expeditions that invite participants to dive during both day and night—in “blue” and “black” dives—to encounter rarely seen or entirely new underwater creatures. Find more on his website and Instagram.

an underwater photograph of tiny fish in a plastic waste fragment
Larval blenny on plastic bag fragments
an underwater photograph of a tiny plankton with long tendrils on its fins
Peristediidae
an underwater photograph of a gymnapogon, a type of plankton, with yellow, frilly fins
Gymnapogon
an underwater photograph of a tiny jellyfish-like creature
Cupid zoea
an underwater photograph of a tiny jellyfish-like creature
Tregouboviopsis gemmula
an underwater photograph of a gibberfish with long, petal-like fins
Gibberfish
an underwater photograph of larval octopi on a fragment of plastic waste
Larval octopus on packaging fragments
an underwater photograph of a jellyfish
Timoides agassizii
an underwater photograph of a blue plankton with a long antenna-like tendril on the front of its head
Arnoglossus yamanakai

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Crown Point Vista House

Jun. 8th, 2025 01:38 pm
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Just returned from a road trip through Oregon and part of Northern California. On leaving Portland we followed the route of a tourist trolley and started out at Crown Point Vista House. The views of the Colombia River were indeed impressive and well worth the twisty drive up to its height. The structure itself with its stone and stained glass was also interesting to see. The bathrooms on the basement level were all marbled -- not the usual for tourist stops!

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The 2025 Hit the North Street Art Festival has brought new vibrancy to the streets of Belfast with over 60 street artists painting the town with fresh murals. Organised by Seedhead Arts, thousands of onlookers soaked up the carnival atmosphere at Hit the North’s annual ‘block party’ as some of the biggest names in street art and fresh new talent brought creations to life. One of Europe’s longest street art festivals, Hit the North is internationally renowned with artists travelling from as far afield as Thailand to take part.

Speaking about the impact of this year’s festival, Adam Turkington, Director of Seedhead Arts said; “Once again we’re blown away by the creativity, technique and talent of the muralists who continue to breathe vibrancy into Belfast’s urban landscape. Northern Ireland is truly unique when it comes to street art, notorious for its fiercely independent approach to urban culture that’s grown from its grassroots beginnings.

“Not only do these incredible artworks contribute to regeneration efforts across Belfast, they also tell a story that helps spark creativity and reflection in others. We are so grateful to the artists who take part and the inspiration they help encourage in others.”

Paul Stone, better known as My Dog Sighs from Portsmouth is one of the street artists who took part this year. His literal eye-catching mural now adorns a prominent wall on Talbot Steet in Belfast.

Speaking about his piece and visit to Belfast, My Dog Sighs said; “Belfast is a fascinating place. Of course, like many I arrived with preconceived ideas based on its past but what I found meeting the artists, crew and locals blew those preconceptions apart. So many people I spoke to talked with pride and excitement at a Belfast full of energy ready to positively move forward. And it was evident, everywhere. Belfast has such a buzz.

“So with this in mind I decided with my wall to focus the reflection in my piece around the positivity moving forward. Three-year-old Teddy is the son of Belfast artist Codo. Codo had recently painted in my home city of Portsmouth so on meeting we had a commonality and spent some time chatting. He kindly agreed to let me include Teddy. A symbol of the future of a city with I think, rightly so, should be proud of its vision, positive outlook and bright future.

Those familiar with Belfast might also pick out some iconic landmarks hidden inside the reflection in the eye.

“A huge thank you to the entire Hit the North team. I know working with artists is akin to herding cats and you all herded with a smile and a ‘can do’ attitude.”

Hit the North Street Art Festival 2025 is supported by local organisations including Belfast One, Translink, Bullitt, Daisy Chain Inc, Arts and Business and the Sunflower Bar.

The post My Dog Sighs reflects on Hit The North Street Art Festival appeared first on I Support Street Art.

Roses in the Rain

Jun. 7th, 2025 11:28 pm
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The weather was mixed today, with some sunshine and some rain. There are roses in bloom in my garden.

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June 6.

Jun. 6th, 2025 11:06 pm
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It was a partially sunny and cloudy day, the evening light was pretty.

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An Astronaut Finds Symbiosis  with Nature in Agus Putu Suyadnya’s Uncanny Paintings

In Symbiotic Utopia, Agus Putu Suyadnya imagines a future in which tropical ecosystems not unlike those of Southeast Asia become sites for humanity to commune with nature.

Surrounded by verdant foliage and moss-covered roots that seem to glow with blue and green fuzz, a recurring astronaut figure approaches each scene with comfort and ease. In one work, the suited character cradles a chimpanzee à la notable conservationist Jane Goodall and waves a large bubble wand to create trails of the iridescent orbs in another. And in “Cosmic Self Healing,” the figure sits in a comfortable chair, a large potted plant at his side. This typical domestic scene, though, is situated on the moon, and Earth’s swirling atmosphere appears behind him.

a figure in a space suit with fish swimming in its helmet sits on a blue chair with a plant next to them on the moon
“Cosmic Self Healing” (2022)

While alluring in color and density, Suyadnya’s paintings are surreal and portend an eerie future irredeemably impacted by the climate crisis. The astronaut, after all, is fully covered in a protective capsule, a sign that people can only survive with this critical adaptation. “Humans cannot live without nature,” the artist says, “whereas the natural world without mankind will continue to survive. So why, as humans, do we think we have the upper hand?”

Symbiotic Utopia is on view through July 7 at Sapar Contemporary in New York. Find more from Suyadnya on Instagram.

a figure in a space suit with fish swimming in its helmet
Detail of “Cosmic Self Healing” (2022)
a figure in a spacesuit hugs a primate in a lush forest
“A Hug for Hope”
a green and blue moss covered root is a habitat for vivid plants and animals
“Steady Humility Wins Every Time” (2025)
an astronaut takes a photo while surrounded by bubbles in a lush jungle
“Yearning for Home” (2024)
an astronaut creates large iridescent bubbles in an unearthly environment
“Playful Nature is the Future” (2024)

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William Mophos Conjures the Carefree Joys of Childhood on Salvaged Architecture

The thrills of childhood play are on full display in the miniature works of William Mophos. On salvaged bricks, cracked tiles, and other architectural matter found throughout São Paulo, the Brazilian artist composes mixed-media scenes of a toddler drinking from a water hose or a youngster walking a dog. Intimate in size, the dioramas meld photorealistic portraits in acrylic with sculptural elements like minuscule flip-flops flung off a child’s feet or a red balloon frozen in an acrylic pane.

Shown here are pieces of Colossal, a series that’s taken shape during the last five years. Marked with age, the materials evoke times passed and conjure a nostalgic, wistful longing for days filled with exploration and imagination. Find much more of Mophos’ work on his website and Instagram.

a painting of hands holding a child in the air as if she's flying on a fragmented blue and white tile
“Estou Voando…” (2023), acrylic painting on tile, framed in acrylic and with a cement board background, 25.5 x 25.5 x 7.5 centimeters
a child drinking from a green hose painted on tile with a wash bucket and laundry on the line nearby
“Quintal da Vovข” (2025), acrylic painting on wall fragment, miniatures of mixed materials, acrylic dome with cement board base, 21.6 x 23 x 21 centimeters
a plant grows from a concrete fragment with a poster and debris nearby
“Quintal da Vovข” (2025), acrylic painting on wall fragment, miniatures of mixed materials, acrylic dome with cement board base, 21.6 x 23 x 21 centimeters
a hand holding an architectural fragment with a painting of a child peeking over a tile with colorful line drawings
a painting of a child on a tile walking a sculpture of a dog
“Violeta e o Amarelo” (2023), acrylic and miniature painting on tiles, framed in acrylic and with a cement board background, 29 x 29 x 12.5 centimeters
a detail of a painting of a child on a tile walking a sculpture of a dog
Detail of “Violeta e o Amarelo” (2023), acrylic and miniature painting on tiles, framed in acrylic and with a cement board background, 29 x 29 x 12.5 centimeters
a child painted on a fragment of blue concrete looks up at a sculptural red balloon that peeks out of the frame
“Bexiga” (2023), acrylic painting and miniature on a wall fragment, framed in acrylic and with a cement board background, 24 x 26.8 x 7.5 centimeters
a detail of a sculptural red balloon that peeks out of the frame
Detail of “Bexiga” (2023), acrylic painting and miniature on a wall fragment, framed in acrylic and with a cement board background, 24 x 26.8 x 7.5 centimeters
a seated child with sculptural flip flips and rope in front of him is painted on a fragment of wood with a window above
“Bento e seu amigo” (2025), acrylic painting on a wooden fragment, miniatures of mixed materials, framed in acrylic with a cementboard background, 33 x 26.5 x 9 centimeters
a detail of a seated child with sculptural flip flips and rope in front of him
Detail “Bento e seu amigo” (2025), acrylic painting on a wooden fragment, miniatures of mixed materials, framed in acrylic with a cementboard background, 33 x 26.5 x 9 centimeters
a painting of a child drawing a house around a teddy bear on tile
“Ligia e o Urso” (2022), acrylic and miniature painting on a clay floor, framed in acrylic and with a cementboard background, 22.6 x 28 x 7.5 centimeters
an aerial painting of a child on a skateboard with a shadowy tree above
“Ibirapuera” (2024), acrylic painting on wooden board, framed in acrylic and with a cement board background, 32 x 18 x 7.5 centimeters
a child looks out across two bricks at a bird flying to the left
“Bem Te Vi” (2024), acrylic painting on tiles, framed in acrylic with a cement board background, 20.3 x 42 x 7.5 centimeters
a painting of a child playing in a puddle during rain
“Dia de Chuva” (2023), acrylic painting on floor, framed in acrylic and with a cement board background, 9.3 x 19 x 7.5 centimeters

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