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Environmental Graffiti Interviews Light Graffiti Artist Vicki DaSilva
Vicki DaSilva is a light graffiti legend. Influenced by the birth of graffiti in NYC, she decided to develop her own more ephemeral but no less inspiring take on the art form, making thin air instead of subway cars her canvas, swapping spray cans for light sources, and capturing the play of light in long exposure photography. Here the artist herself talks exclusively to EG.
Continue reading...Volcanoes Vs. Lightning [Pics]
Thursday, April 23, 2009
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At Environmental Graffiti, we're a bit partial towards all things volcanic. Little surprise then, that the idea of volcanoes combined with another extreme and volatile natural phenomenon – lightning – really got us rubbing our hands together. Prepare for fire and brimstone clashes of epic proportions as two of Mother Earth's most powerful forces go head to head – and we marvel at the mystery of volcanic lightning.
Continue reading...The Swirls and Waves of Antelope Canyon
Monday, April 20, 2009
Gaze for too long at these rock formations, and you begin to drift off and forget whether you're looking at a geological phenomenon or a vast, abstract oil painting. The swirls seem to envelop you, and in Antelope Canyon they actually do. Let's take a ramble down this most gorgeous of gorges and lose ourselves in the wonderful play of light and patterns that captivate its many visitors each year. Here lies one of the planet's greatest natural art galleries.
Continue reading...Amazing Light Transmitting Concrete [PICS]
Monday, March 2, 2009
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What’s as tough as concrete but lets light through, allowing you to see a picture of the outside world on interior walls in the form of silhouettes? Light transmitting concrete, silly, otherwise known as Litracon. From now on, if you’re stuck in a soulless work environment without windows, trees, passersby and other shapes you'd normally miss out on needn’t be such strangers.
Continue reading...20 Most Incredible Light Phenomena [pics]
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
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Howard Nemerov said “Nothing in the universe can travel at the speed of light, they say, forgetful of the shadow's speed.” But what about the amazing effects and contrasts of light and dark. In their invisible race to the finish line, what effects or phenomena do they create? We decided to explore 20 of the most stunning images for your viewing pleasure
Continue reading...5 incredible works of an insane explosive artist [pics]
Friday, March 7, 2008
Nothing lasts forever. We’re very aware of that, being environmentalists. However, some of the most beautiful and incredible occurrences are ephemeral, creative and destructive all at the same time. The above are all vital elements of the genious explosive artist Cai Guo-Qiang’s work. Although not strictly environmental, more [...]
Continue reading...Low Energy Bulbs Can Cause Cancer, Along With Everything Else Ever Made.
Saturday, January 5, 2008
The cyclical nature of the world has been expounded upon over the centuries by countless thinkers from Toynbee to drunken first year Philosophy majors. While I may not be the world’s foremost philosopher or drunk, despite all my hard work on the latter, I’d like to
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Tuesday, April 28, 2009
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