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The Great Omar Peacock and Friends

The Makerie studio (Julie Wilkinson and Joyanne Horscroft) have made a number of an elegant, intricate paper sculptures.

Top: “The White Omar is a piece that explores the structure and form of patterns and shapes previously developed for an existing piece, The Great Omar, as a way of stripping back colour to highlight contours and light play across the surfaces. Currently being developed as a centre piece for a London boutique display.”

“Medusa – Detailed jellyfish sculpture designed for Arjowiggins Creative Papers using their ‘Curious Collection.’ The exceptional qualities of the papers highlight and explore the nervous complexity and exquisite elegance of jellyfish.”

“Atlas – Life-size reproduction of a Whet Owl, created using papers printed with antique world atlases, provided by Carteria Tassotti Milano. The owl is finished using gold plated sheeting and black Swarowski crystals, with a base made from solid Italian oak.”

“The Great Omar Peacock – Life size reproduction of a peacock inspired by the cover of ‘The Great Omar,’ a collection of Persian poems known as the most precious volume ever bound. The sculpture was produced for London paper merchants Shepherds Bookbinders using papers from their range, and is currently displayed in their Holborn store.”

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Jumping Out Of The Canvas

Artist Shaka (Marchal Mithouard) has explored a wide range of art techniques such as painting, sculpting, graffiti, photography, tattooing, and more. His work is refreshing to see because of the way he combines two-dimensional imagery with three-dimensional forms.

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Odaiba Tokyo Holds Water Illimination Show

Odaiba is a large artificial island in Tokyo Bay, across the Rainbow Bridge from central Tokyo. It was initially built for defensive purposes in the 1850s, dramatically expanded during the late 20th century as a seaport district, and was developed since the 1990s as a major commercial, residential and leisure area.

Odaiba and the Rainbow Bridge at night



Rainbow-colored Rainbow Bridge at night

Dai-Roku Daiba or "No. 6 Battery", one of the original Edo-era battery islands, as viewed from the Rainbow Bridge. The developed area of Odaiba is in the background.

Odaiba at Night with Yakatabune boats

An image of two swans is projected on a screen created by a water fountain during a press preview of “Odaiba water illumination” show.

An image of elephant appears during Odaiba water illumination show in Tokyo

An image of sunflowers is projected on a screen created by a water fountain during a media preview of "Odaiba water illumination" show in Tokyo

The 15 minute show, which projects images on a 15 meters tall and 40 meters water screen along with music, will be held from Dec 21 to Jan 11, 2010. (17:00-20:00)

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