TOOTH ART SERIES: 'TOOTHBRUSH NARROW' BY THOMAS KEELEY

The cover images in volume 214 of the journal showcase various forms of tooth art from all over the world. This last issue in the series features a piece called 'Toothbrush Narrow' by Thomas Keeley, a Brooklyn-based artist, illustrator and designer.

Email: thomaskeeley@gmail.com

Tel: +1 860 575 8552

Website: http://thomaskeeley.net

TOOTH ART SERIES: BABY TOOTH CAST IN GOLD

The cover images in volume 214 of the journal showcase various forms of tooth art from all over the world. A baby tooth cast in gold appears on the front cover of this issue. Kim Kovel collects good luck charms, so when her son lost the first of his baby teeth, she cast it in gold to wear around her neck. People were fond of the little golden tooth and began to ask for their own; before long, Kim’s charm grew into an entire collection.

Kim was raised in New York and has studied, worked and travelled throughout the world. She lives in Portland, Oregon with her son Nic, who still has a few teeth to lose.

Photo courtesy of Boone Speed.

TOOTH ART SERIES: MEDITERRANEAN BY ART 4 YOUR PRACTICE

The cover images in volume 214 of the journal showcase various forms of tooth art from all over the world. A handpainted tooth entitled 'Mediterranean' by Art 4 Your Practice appears on the cover of this issue. Art 4 Your Practice markets original decorations and promotion ideas for the dental sector. Many of their art objects are handcrafted, such as this piece.

Illustration provided by Art 4 Your Practice

Email: info@art4yourpractice.com

Website: www.art4yourpractice.com

TOOTH ART SERIES: 'STILL SMILING' BY NANCY FOUTS

The cover images in volume 214 of the journal showcase various forms of tooth art from all over the world. 'Still Smiling' by Nancy Fouts features on this issue of the journal. The artworks of surrealist artist Fouts explore themes of time, religious iconography, nature and humour. The artist works typically with everyday objects, injecting them with her unique wit. Fouts' piece entitled 'Purse with Teeth' can be found on the cover of volume 214, issue 2 of the journal.

'Still Smiling', Nancy Fouts 2012, image copyright the artist courtesy Pertwee, Anderson & Gold Gallery London.

www.nancyfouts.com

TOOTH ART SERIES: TOOTH ART BY STEVEN HEWARD

The cover images in volume 214 of the journal showcase various forms of tooth art from all over the world. This issue's cover features Steven Heward's Tooth Art. These tiny portraits are hand drawn using an eyepiece and a needle. Images: Top row: Rooster, Panda, Falcon. Next row: Queen Elizabeth, Simon Cowell, David Beckham, Amy Winehouse. Bottom row: Elvis Presley, David Letterman, Tiger Woods, George Washington. Custom artwork on crowns is becoming increasingly popular as people realise that it is possible. Contact the artist for your own designs on crowns and porcelain pendants.

Website: www.toothartist.com

Email: stevenheward@yahoo.com

Phone: +1 801 699 9382

TOOTH ART SERIES: SMILING FACE SCULPTED IN STONE BY HIROTOSHI ITO

The cover images in volume 214 of the journal showcase various forms of tooth art from all over the world. This issue features 'Smiling face sculpted in stone' by Japanese artist Hirotoshi Ito. Hirotoshi Ito is a stone sculptor whose work is known for its unique structure and sense of humor. Ito collects his art supplies along river banks near his studio in Matsumoto City (Nagano Prefecture) and his work is focused on optimising the stone's original shape. He is honoured when his pieces make people laugh.

Image courtesy of GALLERY JIYUSEKI HIROTOSHI ITOH

E-mail: itoh@jiyuseki.com

Website: http://jiyuseki.com

TOOTH ART SERIES: 'SHOWCASE CONSTRUCTION SITE TOOTH' BY ART 4 YOUR PRACTICE

The cover images in volume 214 of the journal showcase various forms of tooth art from all over the world. This issue's piece is entitled 'Showcase Construction Site Tooth' and was made by German artist Dietmar Hellmann for Art 4 Your Practice. The 3D objects created by Hellmann, and distributed by Art 4 Your Practice, depict the meticulousness of the medical professions in a fascinating way. With their elaborateness and originality, his handcrafted 'construction site' scenes catch attention and add a touch of uniqueness to practices.

Illustration provided by Art 4 Your Practice

Email: info@art4yourpractice.com

Website: www.art4yourpractice.com

TOOTH ART SERIES: TEETH MUG BY MOLLASPACE

The cover images in volume 214 of the journal showcase various forms of tooth art from all over the world. This issue features the 'Teeth Mug' by Los Angeles based design collective MollaSpace.

www.mollaspace.com

Follow on Facebook: www.facebook.com/mollaspace

Email: info@mollaspace.com

TOOTH ART SERIES: TOOTH RING BY POLLY VAN DER GLAS

The cover images in volume 214 of the journal showcase various forms of tooth art from all over the world. This issue of the BDJ features 'Tooth Ring' by Australian artist Polly van der Glas. The piece is made from human teeth and sterling silver. Since 2005 van der Glas' work has centred on materials that were once attached to our bodies: human hair, teeth and fingernails. You can see more of her work and find out about the philosophy behind it at www.vanglas.com.au.

Image photographer: Terence Bogue

TOOTH ART SERIES: HERZ MIT ZäHNEN 'TEETH HEART' BY KATHARINA FRITSCH © DACS 2012 The cover images in volume 214 of the journal showcase various forms of tooth art from all over the world. This issue's cover features Herz mit Zähnen (Teeth Heart) by German sculptor and installation artist Katharina Fritsch. Originally from Essen, Germany, Fritsch now works in Düsseldorf. She has had one-person exhibitions at the Kunstmuseum, Basel; the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art; and in the Tate Modern, London.

The image is copyright of Katharina Fritsch/VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn/Courtesy Matthew Marks Gallery.

http://www.matthewmarks.com/new-york/artists/katharina-fritsch/M

TOOTH ART SERIES: 'PURSE WITH TEETH'

The cover images in volume 214 of the journal showcase various forms of tooth art from all over the world. Nancy Fouts' surrealist piece 'Purse with teeth' features on this issue. Nancy Fouts is a London-based artist (originally from Seattle) whose work sits in the collection of the Victoria & Albert museum and has a wide celebrity following with known collectors including Jude Law and Eddie Izzard.

'Purse with teeth', Nancy Fouts 2010, image copyright the artist courtesy Pertwee, Anderson & Gold Gallery London.

www.nancyfouts.com

TOOTH ART SERIES: PALACES

The cover images in volume 214 of the journal showcase various forms of tooth art from all over the world. This issue’s cover features Gina Czarnecki’s Palaces, which is an evolving sculpture created using thousands of baby teeth donated by the public. Palaces will be displayed as part of Gina’s exhibition entitled ‘The Wasted Works’ in Manchester’s Museum of Science and Industry. The exhibition is open until 27 January 2013 and further information can be found at http://www.mosi.org.uk/whats-on/the-wasted-works.aspx.

Image courtesy of Chris Foster/MOSI.

Gina Czarnecki:

Website: http://www.ginaczarnecki.com

Email: ginaczarnecki@gmail.com

Twitter: twitter.com/ginaczar