The 76th Volume of Hi-Fructose is here.
The New
Contemporary
Art Magazine
Hi-Fructose is a quarterly print art magazine founded by artists Attaboy and Annie Owens in 2005. Hi-Fructose focuses squarely on the art which transcends genre and trend, assuring readers thorough coverage and content that is informative and original. Hi-Fructose showcases an amalgamation of new contemporary, emerging as well distinguished artists, with a spotlight on awe inspiring spectacles from round the world.
In his latest series, artist Matthew Thomas embroiders single use styrofoam containers, cups, and other disposable trash, creating new keepsakes and heirlooms. Does it make the items more valuable again?
@jmattthomas
Clamshell 2025: Reclaimed styrofoam togo container, Embroidery thread.
Chip Bag 2025: Reclaimed tortilla chip bag, embroidery thread
CreamCheese box 2025: Reclaimed cream cheese cardboard packaging, embroidery thread
Paper Coffee Cup 2025: reclaimed paper coffee cup, embroidery thread
Espresso 2025: Reclaimed paper espresso cup, embroidery thread
Wrapper 2025: Reclaimed wrapper, embroidery thread
Martin Jarrie illustrates a strangely familiar word which is tangentially reminiscent of our own. Many artists who we have interviewed over the years cite his playful approach as an influence on their work.
@martinjarrie
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Artist and activist Sam Petersen confronts abuse issues with a powerfully in-your-face work entitled Apocalypse Wheelchair. @sampetercine
Video @abc_arts
The magic of geometry and craft, as demonstrated in this tessellation origami by Angeline Cupertino.
@angelinecuvertinotessellations
[Matt Furie’s] love of giving human features to otherwise wild or mythical creatures has been an attraction that predates sorting dolls and action figures at the thrift store too: “Kids have an innate connection to animals and an inspiring sense of wonder,” Furier said. “I’m constantly grappling with my inner child, my inner teen angst, and my inner search for peace and love. It’s the Holy Trinity of my art practice. Anthropomorphic animals and Muppet-like creatures have the advantage of transcending race and resonating with more people. Also, there is just something fun about making shit up—drawing fur and feathers and scales and teeth and eyeballs and blobs melting and spikes prickling and goo dripping. There is a joy to it. I’m a human but I feel a connection to all things wild and a yearning to be wild and anthropomorphizing is my way of expressing that.” Read Andy Smith’s full article on @bigdogfurie now on Hi-Fructose.
More places like this please. We’d be ok with less fly by night “immersive” projection experiences with AI driven infinity sound tracks and more quirky coin operated shake downs from hand-crafted automatons.
@novelty_automation
Video from @tourguide.alex
Great to see official spaces opening and repurposed.
Video by
@exploreatx_ 6,000-square-foot HOPE Outdoor Gallery just opened near Airport
📍741 Dalton Ln, Austin, TX 78742
