Knitted Face Masks by Ýrúrarí

Wearing of face masks in public places is the norm nowadays. From simple surgical masks and expensive respirators to DIY solutions, people are using anything at their disposal to protect themselves from coronavirus.

Creative talents are also expanding the esthetic appeal of the all-important accessory and it seems like there's no limit to their imagination. One of my favorites is Icelandic textile artist Ýrúrarí. Her hand-knit masks are not meant to be protective in any way, but I'd still wear them at home—or outside—when this is all over.

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Irene Saputra's Colorful Stitched Pieces

Embroidery is nowhere near forgotten, and in fact, it's experiencing something of a resurgence as artists around the globe are putting their own unique spins on the craft. Indonesia's Irene Saputra is one of them, and more than 45,000 people on Instagram already follow her. Handmade from colorful threads stitched onto fabric, Irene's embroideries begin as original illustrations. What I really like about her stitched pieces is that some of them are meant to be worn. Look at an array of her handiwork!

The Adorable Sculptures of Yen Yen Lo

These images are from a series of wall sculptures created by Yen Yen Lo . Here you can see her intricately textured ceramic pieces, looking downright adorable. Yen Yen Lo's eye for the unique and whimsical is delightful. Apparently they are not intended for kids under 16. Fifteen-year-olds cannot be trusted with fragile stuff. Get them a Funko Pop instead.

Fly Through Victoria Falls

Watching this video makes me feel like a tiny and trivial organism in the face of nature's relentless power.

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