Monday, October 31, 2011

Skeletons/ Our World

 Seen at artist Viktor Tinkl's home, Sunderland, Ontario

Some of us have skeletons in our closets but Viktor Tinkl has them on his house and in various places around the property he owns with his wife, Judith.  Tinkl's figures are made of cement so are permanent -- not just for Halloween.

On the side of his workshop

Menacing? No! Tinkl's art is more humourous than scary.

Do you feel the joie de vivre here?

Okay, the photo above is NOT of a skeleton, but don't you agree that the figures here look like they are having FUN?

 Another skeleton but created in a different style

Have you also noticed that Tinkl uses recycled materials as well as cement?

Click HERE to see tons more photos celebrating Our World.
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39 comments:

  1. DarlaOctober 31, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Great skelly's, don't know that I'd want them on my house but the work is clever.

    Darla

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  2. Buttons ThoughtsOctober 31, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Oh how I love an artists creativity. The mind is a very cool thing is it not? Great shots. B

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  3. JillOctober 31, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    These are fantasical!

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  4. Louis la VacheOctober 31, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    hee hee...
    With a name like "Tinkl", you would have to have a sense of humour!

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  5. ShammickiteOctober 31, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    I love visiting Walter's place, his whole house and property is so intriguing. Perfect pics for Hallowe'en!

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  6. Diane AZOctober 31, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    Very creative and humorous! I enjoyed seeing how the artist used recycled materials as well as the cement. :)

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  7. MadSnapperOctober 31, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    he is super talented as an artist, but i am wondering why skeletons. would not want them on my house and would not buy one either. i bet his house is a sight to see, and i would like to see it.

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  8. HalcyonOctober 31, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    I rather like these. And they're perfect for a Halloween post! Hope you get lots of treats tonight. ;)

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  9. LowellOctober 31, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    To each his own. There are some things I shall never understand and this is one of them. :-)

    Happy Halloween to you!

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  10. Penelope NotesOctober 31, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    This artist’s creativity knows no bounds by the looks of it! These unique statues displayed year round around his home are certainly eye catching. It would be an especially neat place to go trick or treating tonight. :)

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  11. kayerjOctober 31, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    how original and creative.

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  12. JudyOctober 31, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    I think all of the skeletons and other creatures here look like they are having fun, enjoying their life. (Hope the grammar police don't catch me!) I am certain I would not want to live in a house with these decorations, but they are unique!!

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  13. Ms. BeckyOctober 31, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    oh you have me spooked!!! I got distracted by the "planet photography" in previous post. I love when you do that. and these skeletons by this artist are amazing. my favorite is the 3rd one down - where they're kicking up their heels and having so much fun! love the expressions too. this was a great find EG. thanks for sharing. I love it. happy day to you.

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  14. JustineOctober 31, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    great set of shots! have a good halloween

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  15. DawnOctober 31, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    I love that third one! Makes me want to dance for some reason:))

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  16. RedPatOctober 31, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Cool post for the day!

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  17. KathyOctober 31, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    Unique but not quite my decorating style!

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  18. GeorgeOctober 31, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    I like these skeletons and other creations. Thanks for finding and sharing these.

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  19. Martha ZOctober 31, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    This display would bring me to a screeching halt, camera at the ready.

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  20. TaniaOctober 31, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    Spooky place! Great photos and angles.
    Hope you have a nice evening:-)

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  21. CarverOctober 31, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    What a fantastic collection of skeletons. Happy Halloween!

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  22. AnonymousOctober 31, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    Those skeletons are so full of life! Great shots.

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  23. vincibeneOctober 31, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    WOW! Fantastic!
    Happy Halloween!

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  24. cieldequimperOctober 31, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    I feel lifeless all of a sudden! Happy all Hallow's Eve!

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  25. Gillian OlsonOctober 31, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    Great skeletons, it looks as if he has been able to recycle all kinds of stuff to make these.

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  26. hannahOctober 31, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    You do find the most varied and appropriate subjects for your post. Ther must be a never-ending store of statues and structures in your area.
    These are just the ticket for this evening.

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  27. RandyOctober 31, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    These are great.

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  28. IndraniNovember 1, 2011 at 2:01 AM

    Very unique!
    Great pics from the place.

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  29. Yogi♪♪♪November 1, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    I love whimsical stuff like that.

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  30. FranciscaNovember 1, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    What fun these skeletons are having! A very intricate use of cement (and recycled materials), too.

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  31. Kay L. DaviesNovember 1, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    The third photo is wonderful. Definitely joie de vivre!

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie’s Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  32. Sandra CarlierNovember 1, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    He's really an artist! I couldn't live with a skeleton on my house but I must admit those skeletons are funny!

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  33. Reader WilNovember 1, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    Great sculptures! They are all having fun, you are right!

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  34. NancyNovember 1, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    Wonderfully whimsical. Love!! :)

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  35. ArijaNovember 1, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    Love 'em all but then, I'm not at all skittish when it comes to skeletons. He sure has a great sense of humour.

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  36. JackieNovember 1, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Very clever and he has a sense of humour, but I don't think I would want them around my house on a permanent basis. He obviously has a fascination for the human frame.

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  37. ArtandArchitecture-SF.comNovember 1, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    These are just fantastic. Super that he has the property to have fun and be creative like that, just fabulous.

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  38. HNovember 1, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    These skeletons are really fun and i love that they are made of recycled stuff as well as cement!

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  39. RoseNovember 4, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Lorelei would love these!

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