One for the so called dreamers.............
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Monday, May 21, 2012
Cracking the Colour Code
Cracking the Colour Code
I stumbled across this documentary a few weeks ago and it is amazing. If you have any interest in colour, the theory and history of colour, the psychological effects colour has on us then I strongly recommend watching this.
Check out this sneak peak...
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
British Fashion Council: London Collections: Men
The first London Collections: Men schedule brings together an exciting
array of London’s brightest menswear stars, British heritage brands and
international names to show across the three day celebration of men’s
fashion. Click here for more details.
Monday, April 23, 2012
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Friday, March 9, 2012
Just a little bit amazing....Catalytic Clothing
Looking for a way to save our environment? Purify the air we all breath without doing anything? Want to look good while doing it? Read on...
"Catalytic Clothing
seeks to explore how clothing and textiles can be used as a catalytic
surface to purify air, employing existing technology in a new way. It is
the brainchild of artist / designer Helen Storey and chemist Tony Ryan –
people from very different worlds whose minds have come together over
recent years in highly successful art/science collaborations.
A series of cultural and art interventions will bring this forthcoming technology into the public domain, seeking to engage you, in helping us shape our world for the better.
Join us. Shape your world". Catalytic Clothing, www.catalytic-clothing.org, 2012.
A series of cultural and art interventions will bring this forthcoming technology into the public domain, seeking to engage you, in helping us shape our world for the better.
Join us. Shape your world". Catalytic Clothing, www.catalytic-clothing.org, 2012.
Thursday, March 8, 2012
U-Ram Choe
Korean artist U-Ram Choe recently exhibited at the John Curtin Gallery as part of the Perth International Arts Festival. As expected, I left it to the last day, regrettable, as I could have spent endless hours watching these intricately devised mechanical kinetic sculptures...living and breathing. I especially enjoyed the fact that we were made to view them in the dark...playing with our sensory responses only added to the fun!
"Finely engineered stainless steel, aluminium, and acrylic 'bones'
provide the skeletal scaffolding for the 'brains and muscles' - CPUs
and motors - which are assembled into captivating forms reminiscent of
otherworldly flora and fauna. Taking his vision and art into a virtual
realm he frequently identifies and categorises his sculptures with a
fabricated narrative of species and habitat, inviting the audience to
imagine the evolution of life forms into the future" , John Curtin Gallery, 2012.
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| U-Ram Choe, Urbanus Male Larva, 2006, metallic material, machinery, acrylic, electronic device (CPU board, motor), 25 x 25 x 57cm, installation view, John Curtin Gallery, 2012 |
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| U-Ram Choe, Cakra-2552-a, 2008, metallic material, machinery, electronic devices (CPU board, motor), 80 x 80 x 35cm, installation view, John Curtin Gallery, 2012 |
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
my pet Cheetah... Chiquita
Josephine Baker
Josephine
Baker (June 3 1906 - April 12 1975 was an American born French dancer,
singer and actress. Nicknamed the "Bronze Venus", the "Black Pearl" and
even the "Creole Goddess".
Baker
dropped out of school at the age of 12 and lived as a street child in
the slums of St Louis. Her street-corner dancing attracted attention and
she was recruited for the St Louis chorus vaudeville at 15.
She
then headed to New York City during the Harlem Renaissance performing
at the Plantation Club and in the chorus of the popular Broadway revues Shuffle Along (1921) with Adelaide Hall and The Chocolate Dandies (1924).
On
October 2nd 1925 she opened in Paris at the Theatre des Champs Elysees
where she became an instant success for her erotic dancing and appearing
practically nude on stage. After her successful tour of Europe she
reneged on her contract and returned to France to star at the Folies
Bergeres, setting the standard for her future acts. She performed the Danse Sauvage, wearing a costume consisting of a skirt made of a string of artificial bananas.
Josephine
Baker's success coincided with the Exposition de Arts Decoratifs in
1925 which gave birth to the term "Art Deco" and also a renewal of
interest in ethnic forms of art including African.
In
later shows in Paris Baker was often accompanied on stage by her per
Cheetah, Chiquita, who was adorned with a diamond collar. The Cheetah
frequently escaped into the orchestra pit where it terrorized the
musicians - adding another element of excitement to the show!
Here are some amazing images of the lovely Josephine Baker...
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Small things
If you think you're too small to make a difference then you've never spent a night in a room with a mosquito.
Monday, January 30, 2012
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Succulently done..
I have decided to add a little succulent accompaniment to my office...before I plant them!
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Oh lover boy...
Dirty Dancing - Lover Boy Scene
I just couldn't resist...I saw Dirty Dancing last week at the beautiful Kings Park moonlight cinema and just LOVE this scene!
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
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