Thirza Schaap’s Plastic Ocean Photographs

Creating art that furthers awareness of ocean pollution, Dutch photographer Thirza Schaap collects trash from Clifton Beach, Cape Town and makes something quite pretty from it. Arranging various items (from straws to flip-flops) into sculptures, she then photographs the strange works of art, and the results are delicate-looking, pastel beauties. Schaap says it’s frightening how much waste washes up on the beach. “I love the …

Melina Mae: Time Off Work

Before heading out on her tour, Jay Som (aka Melina Duterte) released a bunch of “impulsive songs” under the moniker Melina Mae, one being “Time Off Work.” The hazy, psychedelic tune is perfectly frowzy—aptly matching the song’s title. The lyrics are kept to a minimum, but illustrate a mood wholly; “Baby’s got a job / She don’t want it anymore.”

22 Animators Create One Trailer

For anybody who watches Adult Swim’s “Rick and Morty,” the fact that the most recent trailer for the show is bonkers should come as no surprise. Some 22 artists contributed to the video, which is a “fantastic collaborative cocktail of animation techniques” that’s directed by Matt Taylor. Crafted by the likes of Bendik Kaltenborn, Greg Sharp, Hombre McSteez, Scorpion Dagger and more, it’s a trailer …