Awesome Sculptures

(PG-13: Language) Artist and “clay squisher” Jack Cox is known for making weirdly exaggerated sculptures based on human heads. This documentary short by Benjamin Berman introduces us to the head sculptor who discusses his sources of of inspiration on the streets of New York City, his insecurities, and how he embraces imperfection.

Each Uniq Volumetric puzzle is made from soft PVC and molded into sculptural pieces. The first three puzzles feature curvy, organic shapes and 30 to 70 pieces each. The finished puzzles measure about 8″ x 12″ and come with a kickstand frame for display. Choose from Phantom, Timber, or Froth designs, as well as a 3-puzzle box set.

Cat people, put on your boogie shoes and get down tonight with this handmade disco ball sculpture shaped like a kitty. Handmade by DiscoHeads, the sparkly silver cat is covered with hundreds of hand-glued mirror tiles, turning any room into a feline Studio 54. Get out the laser pointers – this disco kitty is ready to party.

JBArts shows how he took a single sheet of glass and transformed it into a colorful work of art. He made the 20-sided “hyper-diamond” by cutting the glass into small squares, then into decagons before gluing them together into a pair of rocky glass mountains. After joining the sections, he painstakingly ground and polished the piece into its final form.

While it’s not quite as terrifying as xenomorphs landing on our planet, gigantic crabs could do some damage. North of the Border created this tiny sculpture of Earth, then crafted a pair of continent-size crustaceans to battle it out in the Northern Hemisphere. He floated the whole scene in a bath of clear epoxy resin.

Joseph Marr specializes in sculptures made out of sugar. As his profile with Great Big Story reveals, his edible creations often invert the stereotype of the eccentric artist. Joseph is absolutely baffled that people would lick and eat his works when they’re out in public. But he does love the interactive aspect of his material, as evidenced by his latest piece.

Yutaka Yamaguchi aka Aidakko Shisho is blowing up on TikTok and Instagram because of his jaw-dropping cardboard creations that he enthusiastically showcases. He’s made toy weapons, jet packs, helmets, and even a monobike out of the humble material. His props have satisfying moving parts and seem to be made of the world’s toughest cardboard.

Norwood Viviano uses 3D modeling and 3D printing to create detailed glass sculptures. His latest collection, Recast, features the modern landscape of several US cities sprouting from objects that allude to their manufacturing past. For example, he depicted his hometown, Detroit, rising over an engine block. Learn more in his interview with Colossal.

Woodworker Laura Kampf found a tumbleweed while on a cross-country drive. Refreshed by the distraction from her long and lonely trip, she took it with her and thought of highlighting it in a display. While she’s not done with it, we can already see her vision coming together in her prototype: the opposite of a disco ball, encouraging calmness and silence.

Sculptor Oscar Yaquian shows off a really cool variation on stop-motion animation that combines claymation with a time-lapse effect. The trick is how he shows his clay sculpture coming together by hand, interspersed with bits of footage where the head comes to life on its own. Be sure to check out his TikTok channel to see more of his awesome clay monsters.

Every time we’ve tried making something with one of those 3D drawing pens, we end up with a messy blob of plastic. But with enough patience, effort, and skill, it’s possible to make incredible things. Momandeum shows how they created a unique 2-door Porsche Taycan model using a Sanago 3D pen. It took about 40 days to complete the sculpture.

North of the Border imagines what would happen if Garfield the Cat was infected with the shape-shifting organism that took over in John Carpenter’s The Thing. The mutated feline has loads of pointy teeth, dozens of tiny tentacles, and four gangly arms ready to grab lasagna and toss it into its horrifying mouth-stomach.

Pac-Man has always been one of the most enigmatic video game characters. Somehow, this yellow puck moves around a maze without any feet and manages to gobble down ghosts, cherries, and pretzels without any teeth. Adam from North of the Border fixed both of these shortcomings, and all we ended up with was nightmare fuel.

Few things in this world genuinely deserve a Buzzfeed-style headline. But artist Jacques Monneraud’s latest collection is actually mind-boggling. They look like modest corrugated cardboard pitchers and vases, with the grooves either exposed or protruding slightly under the surface. But these are all entirely ceramic. No wonder they’re sold out.

Artist Eric Warren offers a glimpse into the process of creating an awe-inspiring glass sculpture. The orb looks like a miniature ocean filled with fish, coral, anemones, and other marine life. The finished piece weighs 21 pounds and measures 7.6″ across. It took many hours to complete with the help of fellow artist Jimmy Bayse and the facilities at Hot Glass Alley.

LEGO has made a few zombie minifigures in recent years, which inspired Adam from North of the Border to sculpt his own from clay. Like most of his creations, his trio of LEGO zombies are much creepier than the official ones. We love that they’re undead versions of classic LEGO characters: the medieval knight, construction worker, and spaceman.