11/9/10
7/19/10
POP-UP MAGAZINE
popupmagazine.com
Who says print is dead? It has simply transcended its physical body. One question though: how do I put this magazine on my bedside table to read at night?
Who says print is dead? It has simply transcended its physical body. One question though: how do I put this magazine on my bedside table to read at night?
MagCloud
magcloud.com
Self-published magazines?
Zines in the year 2010?
Who has something to say?
Who is listening?
Who cares?
Self-published magazines?
Zines in the year 2010?
Who has something to say?
Who is listening?
Who cares?
4/29/10
BIG JET PLANE | ANGUS & JULIA STONE
It has been a while since posting anything. I was working on a solo drawing show here and in general living my non-virtual life. The two sides, virtual and online, they do interact. Maybe the web can be viewed as an extension of, an addendum to, the physical, the tangible.
I saw this video and was inspired to share. Directed by Kiku Ohe, it is pretty and hypnotic. The story is one most people have lived, at one point or another. The high school job maybe. I worked at a rural gas station out by a lake. Not much going on.
3/24/10
POLAROID IMPOSSIBLE PROJECT
the-impossible-project.com/projects/factory
There are moments where you can see something - see it, and know what should be done, but cannot. Or will not. Or imagine that the task is too difficult. Insurmountable.
I would guess that some of these thoughts ran through many of our collective minds on hearing about the immanent demise of Polaroid film. Well, some folks stepped up to the plate.
Check out their story and the factory being brought back on line. It is fantastic. Cause I for one know, and I'm pretty sure you would agree, that life is a little better with Polaroid film.
There are moments where you can see something - see it, and know what should be done, but cannot. Or will not. Or imagine that the task is too difficult. Insurmountable.
I would guess that some of these thoughts ran through many of our collective minds on hearing about the immanent demise of Polaroid film. Well, some folks stepped up to the plate.
Check out their story and the factory being brought back on line. It is fantastic. Cause I for one know, and I'm pretty sure you would agree, that life is a little better with Polaroid film.
2/23/10
2/22/10
1/20/10
PING PONG
Alright, so I am calling this PING PONG - I am not sure if the process has another name. But basically I am asking inspired creative people to add one video to the chain. So the first influences the second influences the third. Enjoy.
This first video, THE TIMES THEY ARE THE CHANGES, comes from FIRST PERSON MAGAZINE, curated by Betty Nguyen.
Designer, dj, and man-about-town Andy Co responded with the ECHO PARTY.
Next Brion Nuda Rosch, trailblazing artist, curator and host, served up something fresh by CONGOTRONICS. Check out the hacked megaphone sound system.
Heading out NYC way, I heard back from dj Marcos Udagawa, who sent in this mind bender from EBN. As a side note note, I was home sick from school and happened to be watching tv when Reagan was shot - it's a strange feeling to see that moment wrapped in to this collage.
This first video, THE TIMES THEY ARE THE CHANGES, comes from FIRST PERSON MAGAZINE, curated by Betty Nguyen.
Designer, dj, and man-about-town Andy Co responded with the ECHO PARTY.
Next Brion Nuda Rosch, trailblazing artist, curator and host, served up something fresh by CONGOTRONICS. Check out the hacked megaphone sound system.
Heading out NYC way, I heard back from dj Marcos Udagawa, who sent in this mind bender from EBN. As a side note note, I was home sick from school and happened to be watching tv when Reagan was shot - it's a strange feeling to see that moment wrapped in to this collage.
1/14/10
BLAKROC | WHAT YOU DO TO ME
Looks like some fun was had in the filming of the new BlakRoc video. Or the illusion there of. Regardless, the good vibes are real in what I have heard so far from the Black Keys, Mos Def, some Wu Tang folks, Nikki Wray, etc. I'm excited to hear the whole album. The fact that they have come out with a BlakRoc car is pretty bizarre/sweet/very 2010. Get on with your bad selfs.
12/18/09
11/19/09
MAD DECENT
maddecent.com
Welcome welcome to the entrance of a deep well. Diplo and Switch, aka Major Lazer, search high and low to dig up local scenes in Jamaica, NYC, LA, London, Mexico...
I would recommend beginning with their MAD DECENT podcast on iTunes. Touted as NPR for the streets, stream (for free) their take on the ever changing edge of innovation. From hyphy to dub-step, hip-hop to a Britney Spears remix.
Welcome welcome to the entrance of a deep well. Diplo and Switch, aka Major Lazer, search high and low to dig up local scenes in Jamaica, NYC, LA, London, Mexico...
I would recommend beginning with their MAD DECENT podcast on iTunes. Touted as NPR for the streets, stream (for free) their take on the ever changing edge of innovation. From hyphy to dub-step, hip-hop to a Britney Spears remix.
11/9/09
ALL MY FRIENDS | LCD SOUNDSYSTEM
That this video is shot in one take foregrounds the notion of actually having an idea and making it happen. There is a reliance on old school film tricks that develops, in this great informal gesture. Feels half art-installation and half backyard shoot with the neighbor kids and a borrowed video camera.
11/4/09
MGMT | THE YOUTH
This from director Eric Wareheim (Tim and Eric Awesome Show), who does a lot of funny and bizarre music video work. Definitely an artist with a unique vision and style.
PON DE FLOOR | MAJOR LAZER
This hurts me. In a good way. I think my friend JB summed it up best when she said, "dude, that director is obsessed with big asses and dry humping, he is now my idol..."
10/22/09
SJORS VERVOORT
youtube.com/watch?v=18usd0iV3eI&feature=player_embedded#
Ok, so I'm just really riding the coattails of other Blogs right now. But hot damn, this shit is so very ambitious and funny and simply made. Hats off Sjors. Check out his website: sjorsvervoort.nl
Ok, so I'm just really riding the coattails of other Blogs right now. But hot damn, this shit is so very ambitious and funny and simply made. Hats off Sjors. Check out his website: sjorsvervoort.nl
10/15/09
FONT CAPTURE
fontcapture.com
My wife inherited a small cardboard box of cartridge pens belonging to her grandparents. After spending some time chasing down store clerks with the arcane knowledge of their workings, I set about cleaning and refilling. Having this instrument has made me consider my handwriting.
I think this whole process started about a year ago when a friend mailed a wedding present. On opening the envelope, there spilled out a single Polaroid and several sheets of paper with a handwritten note. Seeing his script made me reconsider who this person is.
So in finding FONT CAPTURE, I have some mixed feelings. I'm tempted to say interesting compromise, but it is apples to oranges. No typeface has the sort of spontaneous interaction that unfolds with the hand writing process. Arguably. Regardless, download the form from their website, draw your letters in the boxes, scan, upload the file and voilá ! Oh and then be patient for something cool in your Inbox.
My wife inherited a small cardboard box of cartridge pens belonging to her grandparents. After spending some time chasing down store clerks with the arcane knowledge of their workings, I set about cleaning and refilling. Having this instrument has made me consider my handwriting.
I think this whole process started about a year ago when a friend mailed a wedding present. On opening the envelope, there spilled out a single Polaroid and several sheets of paper with a handwritten note. Seeing his script made me reconsider who this person is.
So in finding FONT CAPTURE, I have some mixed feelings. I'm tempted to say interesting compromise, but it is apples to oranges. No typeface has the sort of spontaneous interaction that unfolds with the hand writing process. Arguably. Regardless, download the form from their website, draw your letters in the boxes, scan, upload the file and voilá ! Oh and then be patient for something cool in your Inbox.
KIRSTEN LAPORE
vimeo.com/2544580
A strange little project from the artist KIRSTEN LAPORE, titled Story From North America. She really nails the vintage feel of an Americana story, with a moral lesson to boot. Kristen creates a nice variety of projects, from cell style animation to claymation. Mad skills. And inspired. Bunch of stuff on Vimeo (YouTube too, but the quality is way lower). Also see her website, here.
A strange little project from the artist KIRSTEN LAPORE, titled Story From North America. She really nails the vintage feel of an Americana story, with a moral lesson to boot. Kristen creates a nice variety of projects, from cell style animation to claymation. Mad skills. And inspired. Bunch of stuff on Vimeo (YouTube too, but the quality is way lower). Also see her website, here.
MAX HEADROOM
youtube.com/watch?v=la4VxWjUAGI&feature=related
OK forgot about this. But it's pretty damn genius. The editing and attitude is so spot on. There is a bunch of stuff on YouTube including a mini-doc on it's creators. Also check out the link where someone hacks into the airwaves wearing a Max Headroom mask, here.
OK forgot about this. But it's pretty damn genius. The editing and attitude is so spot on. There is a bunch of stuff on YouTube including a mini-doc on it's creators. Also check out the link where someone hacks into the airwaves wearing a Max Headroom mask, here.
9/24/09
SCOTT THOMAS
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aO_OakK1yk&feature=channel
So this is the guy who designed the Obama campaign. Meet Scott Thomas. Killed it.
So this is the guy who designed the Obama campaign. Meet Scott Thomas. Killed it.
FLAVOR PAPER
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_g376LMeWs&feature=player_embedded#t=137
Another video brought to us by Cool Hunting, this time about a wallpaper shop that screen prints wall paper by hand. Takes you through the steps. Wow these guys have it together in a major way. Check out their set-up, and do some drooling. Kicking ass and taking names. Oh, and don't miss their brief mention of their scratch and sniff papers.
Another video brought to us by Cool Hunting, this time about a wallpaper shop that screen prints wall paper by hand. Takes you through the steps. Wow these guys have it together in a major way. Check out their set-up, and do some drooling. Kicking ass and taking names. Oh, and don't miss their brief mention of their scratch and sniff papers.
GRAFICA FIDALGA
www.coolhunting.com/archives/2009/04
This is a great short video about a working group of printers in San Paulo, Brazil. There is an email contact for getting work done by their shop (esaretta@gmail.com). Really beautiful and easy to romanticize. But whatever downsides might exist for these guys, you can tell by the look in their eyes that they f*cking L-O-V-E their jobs. Take note.
This is a great short video about a working group of printers in San Paulo, Brazil. There is an email contact for getting work done by their shop (esaretta@gmail.com). Really beautiful and easy to romanticize. But whatever downsides might exist for these guys, you can tell by the look in their eyes that they f*cking L-O-V-E their jobs. Take note.
9/23/09
MICHAEL GILLETTE
www.heartagency.com/html/gillette_frameset.html
A great set of book designs drawing on classic James Bond imagery. Love the hand made work, as talked about by Michael Gillette below:
"Most of the type is hand drawn, then scanned and placed in Photoshop. The less scripted ones are based on old font books which were again scanned and manipulated. Sometimes I'd then print them out, create a stencil and make a monotype with an ink roller to get some texture (Moon Raker & Dr No especially). The Ian Fleming type was also hand drawn, I designed it to be flexible and easily adaptable with the varying other faces, it was important to me that the covers felt completely hand made, and was conscious not to make them look over-polished. Really, all the techniques involved are pretty much as they would have been in the 60's & 70's."
A great set of book designs drawing on classic James Bond imagery. Love the hand made work, as talked about by Michael Gillette below:
"Most of the type is hand drawn, then scanned and placed in Photoshop. The less scripted ones are based on old font books which were again scanned and manipulated. Sometimes I'd then print them out, create a stencil and make a monotype with an ink roller to get some texture (Moon Raker & Dr No especially). The Ian Fleming type was also hand drawn, I designed it to be flexible and easily adaptable with the varying other faces, it was important to me that the covers felt completely hand made, and was conscious not to make them look over-polished. Really, all the techniques involved are pretty much as they would have been in the 60's & 70's."
JENNY GRIGG
www.jennygrigg.com
A delicate line is cut in this inspired series of book designs that show a singular vision. Jenny Grigg finds a deep groove in these elegant covers for the author Peter Carey. Looking through her portfolio site, we see concepts that are translucent and whimsical yet razor sharp and specific. Jenny shows restraint, and then flourishes. As a designer with years of experience and an impressive CV, we are seeing a master at work.
A delicate line is cut in this inspired series of book designs that show a singular vision. Jenny Grigg finds a deep groove in these elegant covers for the author Peter Carey. Looking through her portfolio site, we see concepts that are translucent and whimsical yet razor sharp and specific. Jenny shows restraint, and then flourishes. As a designer with years of experience and an impressive CV, we are seeing a master at work.
8/25/09
KID KUDI
As much as I love the narrative, beats, and style of KID KUDI's Day N Nite, this posting is about the video's director - SO ME. Love this guy's style as well as his ability to convey thoughts/ideas visually. Yes, 1 + 1 does equal 3.
PHILIP LOW
www.maryamnassirzadeh.com/Philip_Low/low.html
Lumps of plastic. OK Lucite. Confounding, in that I stumble to classify them as objects, or art, or consumable, or paper weight, or interstellar travel device aka Phillip K. Dick.
Lumps of plastic. OK Lucite. Confounding, in that I stumble to classify them as objects, or art, or consumable, or paper weight, or interstellar travel device aka Phillip K. Dick.
8/17/09
SIR SHAMBLING'S DEEP SOUL HEAVEN
www.sirshambling.com
Here is a guy who pushes the boundaries of digital music rights in to a realm that approaches the encyclopedic. Or maybe Wikipediac. Think of this expansive music archive as your entrance pass to the pearly gates of all that is soul. As way of introduction, from the website:
Set aside a large block of your day, turn off the phone, and enjoy.
Here is a guy who pushes the boundaries of digital music rights in to a realm that approaches the encyclopedic. Or maybe Wikipediac. Think of this expansive music archive as your entrance pass to the pearly gates of all that is soul. As way of introduction, from the website:
Due to Sir Shambling’s age, weight and general physical condition the emphasis here is on the slower side of things – not just by way of personal preference for those gritty ballads but also to act as a counter-weight to all the Northern soul and dance sites that exist. And while the great names of Southern soul will all feature here, so will a lot of lesser known artists. Again not just for the thrill of the obscure, but because so many rarer performances deserve to be valued and appreciated properly.
Set aside a large block of your day, turn off the phone, and enjoy.
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