art, music & travel.
Jaume Plensa‘s 44ft. gel-coated fiberglass sculpture is complete and standing tall at Madison Square Park in NYC. The official opening is May 5th and it will be around until mid-August.
I work near here and it was quite breathtaking and serene seeing this on my walk to work this morning through the park. I had to stop and look at the bright sunlight coming from the east, which gives it a mystical and calm environment around this bustling part of town. Its a moving piece.
© marikeeler
Neomorphus from Animatorio on Vimeo.
decided on no flower. Starting a new painting series today.
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beautiful.
by Nate Bolt
Just had the chance to attend TV On The Radio‘s screening of their upcoming feature film Nine Types of Light! (Thanks Amiiiiraaah). I was incredibly impressed and left inspired. What a great collection of videos and smart choice of directors and ideas. Each short film had its own unique feel and interpretation. I had personal favorites that stood out more than others, but the whole film is very ‘them’. I felt it reflects the band’s personality and goes flawlessly alongside the new music. Afterward the audience had a chance to sit and be part of Q&A with Tunde and Michelle (who helped put the movie together). (I recorded the Q&A, but need to figure out how to download the audio from my phone! :()
I left loving each of them a little bit more. This movie feels personal. It feels like a window into each of their souls. Cheesy yes, but its kind of true. Super fun, energetic, melancholy, chaotic, pensive, soulful, insightful with a nice pinch of humor. I really enjoyed it.
Tomorrow, the new album will be available, as well as a full homepage feature in YouTube were the film will be streaming all day. Be sure to check it out.
Also, check out these videos below of behind the scenes as well as one of the music videos.
This is for you Gerard. I have you in my thoughts.
my buddy kevin kicks some ass.
I met artist Thomas Witte a few weeks ago and really enjoyed his work. Thomas and I have a tentative studio visit where we will discuss his work and I will take some photos of workshop (Stay tuned!). But in the meantime, If you live in NYC or will be in the area in a few weeks, his studio will be open to the public for a walk-through as part of ‘behind-the scenes’ tour of the Brooklyn Navy Yard this April 9th. Below are a few examples of his work.
©all work by thomas witte
My friend Ray found Irina Werning on the interwebs and sent me her portfolio. I did little googling and found the video below (In spanish). I really like her work. I love her obsession with photography (I can totally relate), I love all her ‘boyfriends’ and ‘relationships’ (speaking about her cameras)… It makes me smile to know that there is someone out there that has the same love affair with them and film. And her photos you ask? Incredible, whimsical, colorful, smart, and just plain GOOD. Check out her website for a fun visual ride.
All photos by Irina Werning
CHINI PROJECT:
STORIES: Mi Pelo Largo Querido
BACK TO THE FUTURE:
After meeting John Schupf, and finding Irina’s work, I feel like I should post a little blurb about all my cameras soon. I collect and use old vintage film cameras… I’m also a little obsessed. In a good way of course. 😀
