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Amazing Sculptures by Jon Foreman! (12 Photos)

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From swirling spirals at Druidston to vibrant stone explosions at Freshwater West, Jon Foreman’s 2025 land art continued to reshape coastal landscapes into hypnotic, ephemeral beauty. This collection features 12 new sculptures created across Wales and beyond—including collaborations with Layla Parkin—and highlights his evolving experimentation with form, texture, and color. You’ll find new installations from Hualien, Taiwan to the Gann Estuary in Dale.

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Land artist Jon Foreman sitting beside a large stone spiral on a beach in Druidston, Wales, with black stones arranged in concentric rings that decrease in size toward the center.

1. Revolve — Druidston, Hamlet in Wales

A spiral formation of dark stones arranged concentrically on sand, drawing the viewer’s eye inward toward the center of the sculpture.

Jon Foreman: Although I love it when a big wave takes the piece in one, Sometimes the gently lapping waves can provide an extra element to a piece. In this case the small crease lines in the sand – a reaction to the stones being there provide an extra essence of motion to a work that already suggests that. I respond to nature, nature responds to me. A conversation, if you like.

Circular stone artwork on a beach featuring a sunburst design with white pebbles in the center and darker stones radiating outward, surrounded by rocky shoreline and waves in the background.

2. Circuitus Meridiem — Druidston, Hamlet in Wales

A radiant stone mandala on the sand, transitioning from white pebbles at the center to grey and black stones at the edges, forming a sun-like pattern.

Color gradient pebble circle on sand, shifting from white and gold in the center to orange, red, purple, and blue toward the edges in symmetrical layers.

3. Sol Colorum — Freshwater West

A vibrant circular piece created using multicolored pebbles arranged to blend from warm oranges and reds to purples and blues.

Stone sculpture on a Welsh beach showing a circular form visually halved with mirrored sides of blue-grey and tan pebbles under a bright sky.

4. Halved — Lindsway Bay, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire

Stones arranged in two opposing arcs, divided down the center, resembling a yin-yang or halved shape with contrasting pebble textures.

Leaf-shaped land art made of reddish stones in gradually changing sizes, arranged in rows on a sandy beach near scattered pebbles and seaweed.

5. Lapis Folium — Gann Estuary (Dale), Wales

A leaf-shaped structure made of stacked red stones, aligned precisely to create a three-dimensional pointed form on sandy terrain.

Expansive stone arrangement on a Welsh beach with concentric rings transitioning from white in the center to black stones along the outer edges.

6. Augere — Druidston, Hamlet in Wales

A wide circular composition using gradients of dark and pale stones to create a glowing center surrounded by layered outer rings.

Spiral stone artwork at the water’s edge, made of alternating dark and white stones forming twisting arms with ocean waves and a glowing horizon behind.

7. Ripple — Qixingtan Beach, Hualien, Taiwan

A hypnotic spiral of black and white stones forming a galaxy-like swirl directly on the wet shoreline during sunset.

Jon Foreman: As a Ripple, through water undulates and expands, as does the flow of this artwork. Symbolic of the expansion of the festival and the waves it makes, bringing people together from across seas and transcending languages. This piece is also an evolution and expansion on the piece created by myself and Terry in Hualien last year. Spent a few days on this, very slow work, but luckily the sun was behind the clouds this time, so it wasn’t as hot as last time!, we built this piece to last for the festival time so between every large stone there are three small pebbles that act as a tripod for the next stone, even the smallest stacks feature this technique. it was very slow work by comparison to my more floor based work. The overall form is influenced by the ripple effect caused by a droplet in water. I have a fascination with creating flow with such solid objects as stones. I think there’s more to be experimented with for this form.

Dozens of tiny balanced stone stacks forming a symmetrical radial pattern on a pebble-covered beach, with an artist kneeling beside it. 519147

8. Colos Chaos — Freshwater West

A collaboration with Layla Parkin, featuring hundreds of stacked stone towers that together form a geometric explosion or starburst.

Jon Foreman: It was quite a rush towards the end as the sun was going down, I would have liked to have adjusted some bits even after looking at pictures now, even so I’m still happy with it!

Beach sculpture in the shape of a crescent moon using shell rings carefully placed on the sand near reddish rock formations during golden hour.

9. Shell Moon — Sandy Haven Beach, UK

A crescent moon shape composed entirely of hundreds of circular shells, arranged to fade out toward the edges of the arc.

Stone mandala in a sunburst layout with colorful rays extending outward from a hollow center, arranged on smooth sand under soft sunset light.

10. Radiance — Freshwater West

A vibrant circular piece created with pebbles in a sunburst pattern, featuring spiky rays radiating out from a central void.

Massive spiral sand artwork by Jon Foreman at Lindsway Bay, featuring root-like textures radiating outward in a fossil pattern. A single person walks near the top edge of the design, with tall cliffs, smooth sand, and coastal landscape in the background.

11. Fossil — Lindsway Bay, Pembrokeshire, UK

An enormous spiral sand drawing resembling a fossil imprint, carved directly into the beach with branching lines radiating from the center.

Jon Foreman crouching beside his beach artwork Fluidform at Pensarn, Wales—featuring rows of white stones increasing and decreasing in size to create a fluid, radial shape that seems to flow outward across the wet sand.

12. Fluidform — Pensarn, Wales

A smooth, organic formation built from hundreds of pale stones arranged in curving, wave-like lines that appear to ripple across the sand.

More: 18 Stunning Land Artworks by Jon Foreman! (Nature’s Beauty in Stone Patterns)

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STREET ART UTOPIA

2025-09-20 11:17:02

Birds! (14 Photos)

From intimate close-ups to massive architectural takeovers, this collection of bird-themed street art captures the elegance of birds across the globe.

You’ll find photorealistic falcons, surreal cranes, oversized parrots, and delicate wrens brought to life on city walls—each mural a tribute to avian beauty and the artists who transform urban landscapes with their feathers and color. Locations range from the Netherlands and Morocco to France and Australia, each mural offering a unique interpretation of nature through public art.
More birds!: 8 Beautiful Artworks That Seem to Grow From Nature
1. Daniel Mac Lloyd’s mural in Heerlen, Netherlands

Two vibrant blue parrots embrace in a strikingly intimate pose, filling the entire side of a house. Painted with rich blues and bursts of orange, the feathers look almost fluid—blending realism with a painterly splash technique that gives motion and emotion to the birds. More photos!: Bird Love by Daniel Mac LLOYD in Heerlen, Netherlands
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2. Geoffrey Carran’s mural in Carlton North, Melbourne, Australia

A vibrant superb fairywren perches on a blooming branch of pink flowers, painted on a sleek gray wall. The contrast of the soft blossoms and the vivid blue plumage creates a delicate and cheerful composition full of spring energy. More photos!: Male Fairy Wren by Geoffrey Carran Melbourne, Australia
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3. Alegría del Prado’s mural in Rabat, Morocco

A regal falcon with floral plumage and textile patterns adorns a white building in Rabat. The intricate design blends feathers with decorative motifs, transforming the raptor into a symbolic and cultural tapestry. More photos!: 4 Photos of Falcon – Mural by Alegria del Prado in Rabat, Morocco
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4. Curtis Hylton’s mural in Nykvarn, Sweden

A majestic osprey emerges from a composition of large cream-colored roses and golden shells, with two chicks nestled below. The hyperrealism and symbolic floral fusion create a visual story of protection and grace. More photos!: Floral Osprey – By Curtis Hylton in Nykvarn, Sweden
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5. Vadim Mezzo’s mural in Rostov-on-Don, Russia

Two elegant herons stand side by side in front of a stylized pink sunset and pine tree silhouettes. The mural is geometric yet soft, creating a tranquil lake scene with a graphic, poster-like quality. More photos!: “In silence” by Vadim Mezzo in Rostov-on-Don, Russia
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6. A-MO’s mural in Bordeaux, France

A kingfisher, perched on the corner of a building, bursts with color and texture. The dynamic brushwork mimics feathers in motion, and the location cleverly integrates the mural into urban flow. More photos!: Kingfisher by A-MO in Bordeaux, France
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7. WD (Wild Drawing)’s mural in Athens, Greece

An owl stares intensely from a historic building corner, its massive eyes framed by golden ornamental swirls. The illusion of depth and the realistic textures make it feel alive within the wall. More by WD!: 3D Street Art by WD (7 Murals)
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8. TUZQ’s mural in Mol, Belgium

A grey crowned crane stands regally with deep blue feathers and a shimmering gold crest. The dark background contrasts sharply with the vivid bird, adding theatrical lighting to this photorealistic piece. More photos!: Mural of a Crane bird by TUZQ in Mol, Belgium
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9. Adele Renault’s mural in Stavelot, Belgium

A pigeon’s head dominates a multi-surfaced house, with textured roof tiles doubling as feathers. The gradient iridescence and scale of the piece give it a surreal monumentality. More photos!: This Stunning Pigeon Mural in Belgium Is a Must-See
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10. L7m’s mural

A small bird bursts into motion with chaotic lines and neon shades of pink, orange, and black. L7m blends abstract graffiti with realism, creating a sense of explosive speed and urban energy. More by L7m!: Street Art by L7m – A Collection
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11. Jan Is De Man’s mural in Vinkeveense Plassen, Netherlands

A photorealistic peacock appears to be walking off a brick wall and into nature. The illusionary depth and shimmering tail feathers spill across the path like a real bird mid-stride. More!: 8 Happy 3D Artworks by Jan Is De Man That Will Make You Smile
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12. Mural by Carlos Alberto GH in Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico

A hyper-realistic 3D street art mural by Carlos Alberto GH in Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico, depicting a vibrant scarlet macaw in flight. The parrot’s red, blue, and yellow feathers are rendered with stunning precision, creating the illusion that the bird is emerging from the wall. More photos!: By Carlos Alberto GH – In Chiapas, Mexico (6 photos)
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13. Chicken Punk — Lexus One in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia

A large mural of a rooster painted with striking realism. The bird’s red comb and wattles contrast with its layered brown feathers, while its tail fans out in deep blue and purple tones.
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14. Nature Is the Teacher of Art — Anna Tautt & Kkade Schwarzmaler in Hamburg, Germany

An Art Nouveau–inspired mural featuring two thrushes against a deep green background. Surrounded by ornate golden framing, the birds are rendered with lifelike detail, one perched and the other with an open beak as if calling.
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More: When Street Art Meets Nature (40 Photos)
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