Since the concept of art first came into the world, artists have been pushing the definition of what art is. Whether this be through subjects that shock and appal their contemporaries, or taking a creative dive into materials and techniques never before utilized, artistic innovation is always a treat for the eye. Here we present some of the most unusual, and often controversial, artistic mediums coming out of the art world today.
We all love our pets, but when it comes to honoring them when they pass, Bart Jensen has chosen perhaps the most unusual method to date. He took his beloved feline and had it stuffed, and then added four rotors and sent this kitty airborne. One can only imagine the havoc the poor thing would have wrought on the local bird population had it been able to do this while alive.
Chinese artist Liu Jianhua wanted to do something new and unusual, and put together this amazing skyline of Shanghai using nothing but poker chips and dice. The detail that went into it was absolutely stunning, and this is certainly a new way of looking at what it means to 'put your chips down'.
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Oreste de la Paz has truly given his body to his art. He arranged to have fat surgically removed form his body so that he could process it into fat, something straight out of the "Paper Street Soap Company". This piece of art was to take the concept of objectification and process it into something a little more literal. He then went on to bathe with this soap, something with some serious squick factor for many art lovers.
Sometimes it's the final piece that evokes a disturbing reaction in your fans, sometimes it's the medium itself. For Millie Brown, vomiting colored milk onto a canvas is definitely disturbing the art world. Unsurprisingly, Lady Gaga loves this artist, once having had herself used as the canvas for this artist's piece. Millie Brown believes that this is one way of truly using her body to create a beautiful work of art.
Joseph Carnevale showed that art continues to be a controversial career. He chopped up and constructed this amazing barrel monster on the side of the road, taking geurilla art to a new medium, and a new level. In a display of sacrifice for art, he was arrested for this piece, as the Raleigh, NC Police saw it as vandalism.
Based out of San Francisco, Liz Hickok has been pushing the envelope of artistic expression throughout her career. Exhibited from coast to coast, she's well known for her quirky and off-beat forms of art. This piece has such beautiful layers of complexity, showing that as with any art form, music truly contains a piece of the artist. Finally, a use for all those old casettes!
While it can be said there are many tastes when it comes to art, Ani K has perhaps taken that expression a bit too literally. Eschewing the traditional brush, this Indian artist has produced masterful works of art by painting with his tongue. We don't know about your pallette, but this kind of painting certainly is an acquired taste.
Jennifer Maestre created what some could be considered a new meta artform, using art supplies to make art. While this seems like a 'well duh' moment, she literally builds her artistic pieces out of colored pencils. With careful application of nails and stitching, she forms beautiful 3-dimensional pieces that draw the eye and have tactile as well as visual appeal.
