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Is that Some Type Of Petrified Wave?

99Viral — Sun, 30 Mar 2014 20:49:29 +0000

The Sculpture By The Sea event in 2014 brought all kinds of artists to the beach including Annette Thas from Belgium. She created a masterpiece that makes everyone stop and stare for a few minutes or even longer. Her creation is a giant wave reaching 9 feet up to the sky and 12 feel long from the sand. Just sitting at its base, will make you realize just how enormous the wave is.

However, it is not its size that is getting people to stop and stare but the fleshy tones of color.

The wave towers 9 feet high and blocks out the view of the coast as well as sunrays.

It looks like some type of mythical creature coming up out of the sand.

Would you believe it is honestly memories of the past?

“Wave 1″ was created from over 3,000 Barbie dolls that were collected from several different thrift stores.

Annette wanted to create a quirky piece that gave a hint to our past childhoods that disappear so quickly.

Annette’s creation, Wave 1, has been given the People’s Choice Prize at Sculpture By The Sea. Her rendition on childhood, mixed with her unique creativity and ability to draw attention, resulted in a sure winner.

Source: Annette Thas via Design Boom

Okay, it may be a bit weird, but it holds fond memories for some. Share with others that might enjoy seeing her creation.

Something out of a Horror Movie? Families Falling From Their Home To Their Death!

99Viral — Mon, 03 Mar 2014 23:42:50 +0000

Are those people jumping to their death, falling or trying to back into the building? It may take you a few minutes to discover what is actually happening here. None of these people are in any danger at all, but you are enjoying a bit of an illusion all created by Leandro Erlich. Did he fool you?

Leandro Erlich Argentine artist is known around the world for his fascinating, three-dimensional visual illusions.

The creation and installation was commissioned by the Barbican in Dalston.

On the ground horizontally, you will find a very detailed front of a classic Victorian home.

Above the home on the ground, mirrors are positioned to reflect the house in exact replica.

While those visiting the home are standing, laying or acting, it appears if they are suspended, climbing, or falling from the building if you look at the mirror.

The optical illusion, even if you it your family on the home on the ground will need to take a double take.

Families from around the world have fun creating and play acting different scenarios.

Cool place for the family greeting card photo this year.

Want to visit? The piece of astonishing art work known as the Dalston House is home in Hackney right off Dalston Junction in London. The creation was installed on a vacant lot that has remained empty since the 2^nd World War when it was bombed.

Want to see more of this brilliant artist’s work? You can visit his online website here http://www.leandroerlich.com.ar/

Source: Barbican

Unusual Place for a Desk Lamp – Shocking And Amazing – Will Make You Look At Things Differently.

99Viral — Mon, 03 Mar 2014 23:24:38 +0000

Consider strolling down a cobbled lane hand in hand with your special someone in the evening. It is just getting dark and your round the corner to see a very unusual looking street lamp. Do you stop and stare or burst out laughing?

A Reddit user found this very strange desk lamp on a cobbled lane in Birmingham, United Kingdom. It does belong there and is certainly an eye catcher. Kind of makes you feel like a giant since you are use to seeing these types of lamps on your desk or nightstand and certainly not lighting up a dark street.

Want to get an up-close look for your self? Then you should visit The Mailbox in Birmingham, UK. You will certainly be amazed.

This desk lamp may just be the artwork by Claes Oldenburg as he is an expert at adding various large unsuspecting sculptures of various objects in public areas. Other classic is a giant tube of lipstick.

Great idea and certainly would be a cool place to get your photo taken.