Miniature world

Since April 2011, art director and photographer Tatsuya Tanaka’s imagination has built a magnificent number of miniature worlds (previously here and here). Through the artist’s clever lens, everyday activities like construction work, walking the dog, getting a parking ticket, and plowing through a blizzard become delight-inducing scenarios. Tanaka also plays with pop culture references, building staple skyscrapers for Godzilla to prowl. You can see more from Tanaka’s ongoing Miniature…

May 24, 2019 — These miniature sculptures from Michael Davydov bring fantasy worlds to life.

Imagine if we suddenly shrank and the world around us became huge for us. How would we live? We would have to rebuild our homes from different things, bugs would be a much scarier threat, and traveling would take much longer.

Imagine if we suddenly shrank and the world around us became huge for us. How would we live? We would have to rebuild our homes from different things, bugs would be a much scarier threat, and traveling would take much longer.

When we think of professional crafts, it often tends to involve fancy tools and materials. But don't underestimate the potential of a simple, empty cardboard box! The good old childhood favorite craft of making shoebox dioramas is a fun one to revisit as a more seasoned crafter and take to the next level. What miniature world would you build in a box? Visit the article to get your imagination started, and pick up some tips and tricks!

TATSUYA TANAKA

Walnut Shell Dollhouse: An entire world inside a walnut shell! This is a tiny house made of resin , it has a window, with a light which can turn on. Miniature scene diy walnut house, miniature cabin handmade Miniature Dollhouse Kit: Create your own miniature world! Resin walnut houses & cabins It is a gift for the family The perfect gift for your friends or partner Handmade Walnut Shell Doll House Mini Library: All the small part inside the house is handmade by clay or wood, the resin shell…

Japanese artist Tatsuya Tanaka stands out with his playful tiny dioramas. He creates miniatures out of ordinary everyday items, giving them a new meaning. Here sugar cubes, plastic bags, and cups, among other items, become icy mountains, mysterious sculptures and many other things you can imagine.

Imagine if we suddenly shrank and the world around us became huge for us. How would we live? We would have to rebuild our homes from different things, bugs would be a much scarier threat, and traveling would take much longer.