21 Instagram photos that capture common objects as works of art
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IMAGE: CHRISTOPH NIEMANN
Last week, we challenged you to combine everyday objects with doodles to create unique works of art. This theme was inspired by Christoph Niemann, a world renowned artist who specializes in mixed media illustration.
"It was a lot of fun to look at all those different submissions," said Niemann, who hosted our challenge. "I've always found that setting tight rules makes for the best results in series like these, and it's exciting to see such a range of approaches despite the limitations I gave to the artists."
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Niemann, known as @abstractsunday on Instagram, has had his work featured in numerous publications. In 2010, he was inducted into the Art Directors Club Hall of Fame.
He uses Instagram to share his art and creative process, and is always impressed with the variety of work he sees on the platform.
"Looking at the world of Instagram for me is proof that the public at large is visually much more savvy than they are given credit for," he said.
Below, scroll through Niemann's favorite submissions, as well as a few of Mashable's picks:
Neimann says: I love how this goes beyond a simple image and tells a story.
Neimann says: I'm obsessed with coffee. Any idea with coffee is a good idea.
Neimann says: The idea comes across as very simple and obvious. But these kind of drawings take a lot of fine tuning to feel so natural and intuitive.
Neimann says: I've tried to come up with a decent idea involving a CD for a while. This artist made it happen. Thank you! Now I can stop obessing over that item.
Neimann says: This is just a lot of fun!
Neimann says: I like this: It's all but impossible to remind yourself as a viewer that the item is actually NOT designed to look like a biker.
Neimann says: I could not have done this: I would have eaten the chocolate long before the drawing would have been done.
Neimann says: I have a very soft spot for this, because I'm a great fan of the legendary George Hardy, who did the prism drawing for Pink Floyd's "Dark Side Of The Moon."
Neimann says: Simple but fun and a great drawing!
Neimann says: I love how the abstraction of Munch's figure is taken to an iconic extreme.
Neimann says: The idea is simple, but the drawing is brilliant.
Neimann says: Nice discovery. Now we only need an NFL team that plays in quilts.
Neimann says: Beautiful composition. It feels very elegant, yet natural.
