The project is called Urban Tetris and it shows buildings in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, arranged like the figures from the iconic game. Most buildings are examples of Soviet architecture typical for this part of the world. In Atanasov’s photos, they are suspended in mid-air and rotated to fall into designated places.

The simplicity of shapes and the contrast of buildings against the clear sky make Atanasov’s photos aesthetically pleasing. If you want to see more of his work, check out his Instagram page where he shares new things he does with the followers.

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Urlic explores the power genetics has over our physical appearance and shows that it doesn’t have to be a direct connection — it can sometimes skip a generation or show up in unexpected places.

Scroll down to see the photos. For more, follow Urlic on Instagram.

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Italian photographer Daniele Sala is passionate about different kinds of photography. Lately, she’s been focused on creating micro worlds inhabited by lego people in various situations. She calls the project Point of View.

She started doing it without any special preparation. The starting idea was to reproduce famous photos, but along the way, she switched to scenes from daily life.

It’s still just an experiment that could potentially grow bigger, so if you like it, follow Sala on Instagram for support. It’s really true that lego never gets old, even when you’re not a kid anymore.

Scroll down to see some of the photos we liked the most so far!

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“I started researching macro techniques, microscopy, objectives, and microscopes and shooting my own specimens from the garden,” he explained in an interview with Lecture in Progress. “After a while, the photographic process got to a point where I felt I needed better specimens to shoot. I went to the Oxford Museum of Natural History, presented some of my work and asked if they were interested in collaborating. I kept zooming into the images and they couldn’t quite believe what they were seeing. They gave me open access to their entire collection, and the assistance of their entomologist James Hogan who helped me find and prepare the specimens.”

“It was a challenge to see if I could take all the lighting and studio skills, that I’d be honing for over 20 years, and translate them onto a subject that was five millimeters long, and still keep all the clarity and the creative control,” he added.

Take a look at some of his stunning photographs.

The post Levon Biss Zooms In on Insects and the Result is Stunning appeared first on PlayJunkie.

“I’m incredibly fascinated by creating dream within reality,” van der Togt admitted in an interview with i-D Magazine. “I’ve always been able to remember my dreams in the finest detail and it affects the way I look at my surroundings. In my attempts to capture a feeling of magic or surreal in reality, I draw inspiration from magical realist art and film.”

“My earliest memory of making images was the webcam,” she went on to say. “I must have been around 11 years old when I started to make self-portraits with that bulky Logitech bulb on top of my parents PC in the living room. It was the first time I realized that a photograph isn’t a perfect document of reality — it’s rather elements of reality reconstructed to show whatever the maker desires.”

Her photographs have since gained a much larger audience, with features in notable publications like Metal Magazine, Schon! Magazine and Grit Magazine. She has also showcased her art in exhibitions in New York, Milan, and Amsterdam.

The post Renate Ariadne van der Togt’s Portraits Are Somewhat Surreal appeared first on PlayJunkie.

“I’m self-taught and interested in all fields of art,” she told Square Mile. “I’ve worked with many diverse clients on all kinds of projects as a photographer, art director, and a painter. I like to mix these mediums but ultimately, I would define myself as an artist.”

“My career began in 2010 when I started posting my artwork on Instagram,” she went on to explain. “I was living in London at the time and was working for the Stockholm agenda; illustrating and photographing the London scene, covering events such as Fashion Week and designing street style illustrations. Thanks to the latter, I managed to secure an inaugural solo exhibition at the Pickpocket Gallery in Lisbon in 2011.”

“Simultaneously, I had started working as an illustrator for the Spanish newspaper El Mundoand moved to London. The Art Director of El Mundo, Rodrigo Sánchez, gave me my first collaborative opportunity. Since then, it’s been a meteoric whirlwind.”

Check out some of her work in the gallery below.

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“I will shoot anything from people to cars to still life, if the quality is equally good and it can all be tied together stylistically you give yourself so much more appeal than being stuck in one box,” he told Lecture in Progress.

“The most enjoyable aspect is the variety of work and the work-life balance. The least enjoyable is going out to market yourself, and the unpredictable nature of being self-employed,” he added.

Based in Harrogate, Lloyd works independently as a commercial and editorial photographer and has worked for publications like Bloomberg, The Guardian, and Sunday Times Magazine. He has also shot some well-known celebrities like Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson. And judging by the quality of his work, we’re sure that the unpredictable nature of his job has decreased already.

Check out some of his portraits in the gallery below.

The post Photographer Captures Stunning Portraits That Look Like Paintings appeared first on PlayJunkie.

“The purpose of my art is to be visually stimulating while creating a topic for conversation,” she told Super.Selected. “My work captures, femininity as a social construct as well as biological attributes. My work captures a lot of the Western ideals of femininity when I include stilettos, clothing that accentuates the waistline, and certain body shapes. On the other hand, I want to challenge Western ideals of feminine beauty.  That is why I paint more women who look like me – women of color.”

Living and working in Austin, Texas, Okoro, it was Okoro’s strong desire to become an artist that sparked her interest in fashion illustration, photography, and design (and not the other way around). “I try to create work that is aesthetically pleasing,” she explained. “It has turned out, what is visually striking to me is also aesthetically pleasing to a lot of people.”

“Art can be a tool for political activism,” she stressed. “First it’s a way to draw attention to an issue. Art can make people ask questions. Second, art can unite the public so that they can engage and contribute to change.”

Take a look at some of our favorite portraits of hers.

The post Nigerian-American Artist Uses Art as a Conversation Starter appeared first on PlayJunkie.

Collaborating mostly with her friend and artist, Honey Long, the
Melbourne-based photographer has worked for high-end brands like Gucci, with her portraits being featured in galleries in Los Angeles, Zurich, Rome, Tokyo, New York, and more.

“I usually say I’m a photographer, I feel a bit funny saying I’m an artist,” Stent admitted in a chat with i-D. “I shouldn’t, because I don’t actually make any money off commercial photography. But I still feel a bit self-conscious about it. I guess it’s the uncertainty of being an artist, that it doesn’t really feel like a legitimate job and you never know when you’re going to have to go and seek other work.”

But with 200k followers on Instagram, we can’t imagine a time or place where her work wouldn’t be sought after. Take a look for yourself.

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This miniaturist always has a story to tell with his dioramas, and this is a perfect way to visualize the tales. The artist started creating dioramas a few years ago, and this was after he realized that he could not tell a story without a physical background. Some of the miniatures are built from his memory, and he uses them to honor or relive some moments from his past.

The dioramas are extremely realistic because of the artist’s ability to recreate objects and textures and his attention to detail. Putera sells his work as many people buy them to gift their loved ones. Some people also send requests for him to help them relive memories of their past.

See some of his work below.

The post Malaysian Artist Creates Stunning Dioramas with Miniature Modelling appeared first on PlayJunkie.

The project is called Urban Tetris and it shows buildings in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, arranged like the figures from the iconic game. Most buildings are examples of Soviet architecture typical for this part of the world. In Atanasov’s photos, they are suspended in mid-air and rotated to fall into designated places.

The simplicity of shapes and the contrast of buildings against the clear sky make Atanasov’s photos aesthetically pleasing. If you want to see more of his work, check out his Instagram page where he shares new things he does with the followers.

The post Bulgarian Artist Turns Buildings into a Tetris Game appeared first on PlayJunkie.

Urlic explores the power genetics has over our physical appearance and shows that it doesn’t have to be a direct connection — it can sometimes skip a generation or show up in unexpected places.

Scroll down to see the photos. For more, follow Urlic on Instagram.

The post Side-By-Side Portraits of Relatives Shows the Strength of Family DNA appeared first on PlayJunkie.

Italian photographer Daniele Sala is passionate about different kinds of photography. Lately, she’s been focused on creating micro worlds inhabited by lego people in various situations. She calls the project Point of View.

She started doing it without any special preparation. The starting idea was to reproduce famous photos, but along the way, she switched to scenes from daily life.

It’s still just an experiment that could potentially grow bigger, so if you like it, follow Sala on Instagram for support. It’s really true that lego never gets old, even when you’re not a kid anymore.

Scroll down to see some of the photos we liked the most so far!

The post Daniele Sala Builds Micro Worlds with Lego Characters appeared first on PlayJunkie.

“I started researching macro techniques, microscopy, objectives, and microscopes and shooting my own specimens from the garden,” he explained in an interview with Lecture in Progress. “After a while, the photographic process got to a point where I felt I needed better specimens to shoot. I went to the Oxford Museum of Natural History, presented some of my work and asked if they were interested in collaborating. I kept zooming into the images and they couldn’t quite believe what they were seeing. They gave me open access to their entire collection, and the assistance of their entomologist James Hogan who helped me find and prepare the specimens.”

“It was a challenge to see if I could take all the lighting and studio skills, that I’d be honing for over 20 years, and translate them onto a subject that was five millimeters long, and still keep all the clarity and the creative control,” he added.

Take a look at some of his stunning photographs.

The post Levon Biss Zooms In on Insects and the Result is Stunning appeared first on PlayJunkie.

“I’m incredibly fascinated by creating dream within reality,” van der Togt admitted in an interview with i-D Magazine. “I’ve always been able to remember my dreams in the finest detail and it affects the way I look at my surroundings. In my attempts to capture a feeling of magic or surreal in reality, I draw inspiration from magical realist art and film.”

“My earliest memory of making images was the webcam,” she went on to say. “I must have been around 11 years old when I started to make self-portraits with that bulky Logitech bulb on top of my parents PC in the living room. It was the first time I realized that a photograph isn’t a perfect document of reality — it’s rather elements of reality reconstructed to show whatever the maker desires.”

Her photographs have since gained a much larger audience, with features in notable publications like Metal Magazine, Schon! Magazine and Grit Magazine. She has also showcased her art in exhibitions in New York, Milan, and Amsterdam.

The post Renate Ariadne van der Togt’s Portraits Are Somewhat Surreal appeared first on PlayJunkie.

“I’m self-taught and interested in all fields of art,” she told Square Mile. “I’ve worked with many diverse clients on all kinds of projects as a photographer, art director, and a painter. I like to mix these mediums but ultimately, I would define myself as an artist.”

“My career began in 2010 when I started posting my artwork on Instagram,” she went on to explain. “I was living in London at the time and was working for the Stockholm agenda; illustrating and photographing the London scene, covering events such as Fashion Week and designing street style illustrations. Thanks to the latter, I managed to secure an inaugural solo exhibition at the Pickpocket Gallery in Lisbon in 2011.”

“Simultaneously, I had started working as an illustrator for the Spanish newspaper El Mundoand moved to London. The Art Director of El Mundo, Rodrigo Sánchez, gave me my first collaborative opportunity. Since then, it’s been a meteoric whirlwind.”

Check out some of her work in the gallery below.

The post Enter the Colorful Universe of Coco Dávez appeared first on PlayJunkie.

“I will shoot anything from people to cars to still life, if the quality is equally good and it can all be tied together stylistically you give yourself so much more appeal than being stuck in one box,” he told Lecture in Progress.

“The most enjoyable aspect is the variety of work and the work-life balance. The least enjoyable is going out to market yourself, and the unpredictable nature of being self-employed,” he added.

Based in Harrogate, Lloyd works independently as a commercial and editorial photographer and has worked for publications like Bloomberg, The Guardian, and Sunday Times Magazine. He has also shot some well-known celebrities like Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson. And judging by the quality of his work, we’re sure that the unpredictable nature of his job has decreased already.

Check out some of his portraits in the gallery below.

The post Photographer Captures Stunning Portraits That Look Like Paintings appeared first on PlayJunkie.

“The purpose of my art is to be visually stimulating while creating a topic for conversation,” she told Super.Selected. “My work captures, femininity as a social construct as well as biological attributes. My work captures a lot of the Western ideals of femininity when I include stilettos, clothing that accentuates the waistline, and certain body shapes. On the other hand, I want to challenge Western ideals of feminine beauty.  That is why I paint more women who look like me – women of color.”

Living and working in Austin, Texas, Okoro, it was Okoro’s strong desire to become an artist that sparked her interest in fashion illustration, photography, and design (and not the other way around). “I try to create work that is aesthetically pleasing,” she explained. “It has turned out, what is visually striking to me is also aesthetically pleasing to a lot of people.”

“Art can be a tool for political activism,” she stressed. “First it’s a way to draw attention to an issue. Art can make people ask questions. Second, art can unite the public so that they can engage and contribute to change.”

Take a look at some of our favorite portraits of hers.

The post Nigerian-American Artist Uses Art as a Conversation Starter appeared first on PlayJunkie.

Collaborating mostly with her friend and artist, Honey Long, the
Melbourne-based photographer has worked for high-end brands like Gucci, with her portraits being featured in galleries in Los Angeles, Zurich, Rome, Tokyo, New York, and more.

“I usually say I’m a photographer, I feel a bit funny saying I’m an artist,” Stent admitted in a chat with i-D. “I shouldn’t, because I don’t actually make any money off commercial photography. But I still feel a bit self-conscious about it. I guess it’s the uncertainty of being an artist, that it doesn’t really feel like a legitimate job and you never know when you’re going to have to go and seek other work.”

But with 200k followers on Instagram, we can’t imagine a time or place where her work wouldn’t be sought after. Take a look for yourself.

The post Prue Stent’s Portraits Are Something Else appeared first on PlayJunkie.

This miniaturist always has a story to tell with his dioramas, and this is a perfect way to visualize the tales. The artist started creating dioramas a few years ago, and this was after he realized that he could not tell a story without a physical background. Some of the miniatures are built from his memory, and he uses them to honor or relive some moments from his past.

The dioramas are extremely realistic because of the artist’s ability to recreate objects and textures and his attention to detail. Putera sells his work as many people buy them to gift their loved ones. Some people also send requests for him to help them relive memories of their past.

See some of his work below.

The post Malaysian Artist Creates Stunning Dioramas with Miniature Modelling appeared first on PlayJunkie.