Architectural alchemy: Luke O’Sullivan’s fusion of drawing and sculpture

Luke O’Sullivan, an American artist, brings urban landscapes to life through a unique fusion of drawings and wood sculptures. His work involves printing intricate designs of houses, buildings, and various urban elements onto wooden boards cut to match their exact outlines and silhouettes. This innovative approach results in extraordinary three-dimensional cities that capture the complexity and vibrancy of urban environments.

O’Sullivan’s creations are more than mere representations of cityscapes; they are explorations of architectural possibilities, often inspired by dystopian fiction. His pieces strike a balance between the familiar and the fantastical, inviting viewers to contemplate both the reality of urban life and its potential for imaginative reinterpretation. The result is a captivating collection of works that challenge perceptions and celebrate the artistry inherent in city design.

I create architecturally inspired sculptures and prints. Screen printed drawings are used to assemble two and three-dimensional works focused on undiscovered places beneath cities and landscapes. Early interests in Nintendo games, maps, and science fiction movies contribute to the playful nature of my art. I like to describe my process as creating a lego set using my own hand drawn pieces. I use those pieces to create elaborate sculptures of cities, labyrinths and fantastical objects. Exploration and adventure are central to everything I make with each drawing and sculpture contributing to an ongoing catalogue of a strange invented world.

Luke O’Sullivan

More info: Website, Instagram (h/t: Booooooom).

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Leandro Lima
Leandro Limahttps://visualflood.com
CEO-founder of Visualflood. A Brazilian fine art photographer, among other things, who loves visual arts, nature, science, and innovative technologies.

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