This is "Actor Out of Work ." Weird how she can be so simple, yet sooo intense.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Comment: Hate Crimes Bill
I normally do not use this blog to make political statements, but wished to make an exception for what I feel is an important cause: battling modern day discrimination and hate.
Yesterday, President Obama signed into law the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act, which would effectively expand the federal definition of hate crimes to include those motivated by gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and disability. It also will allow federal authorities to pursue hate-crimes cases when local authorities are either unable or unwilling to do so.
Matthew Shepard (December 1, 1976 – October 12, 1998)
The point I hear often against this law: How can you make a violent act more punishable than just committing the actual crime itself? Isn't murder for money, or passion the same as one that is perpetrated out of hate? And if we do this, how do we define hate? How can we punish those for thought?
James Byrd (May 2, 1949 - June 7 1998)
It's a question that I would ask... isn't murder just murder? However, the killing of perceived inferiors and physical maiming based upon prejudice has been the foundation for acts from lynching to genocide... These are SOCIETAL values these laws are defining, and any thing shaping the dialogue to tolerate diversity, I will be behind.
For those that protest that we are encroaching upon people's freedoms, I say YES it is. But WHICH freedom do you support to be protected: the freedom to act upon held prejudices that denigrate personal liberty or the freedom to know that who you are is validated in this land of opportunity and freedom ? I will go with the latter.
I believe that we are setting societal standards with this law. And no, I still feel the government shouldn't have to legislate this, but the message needs to get through harder. Again, I feel we are shaping the dialogue of our nation to recognize when something is wrong, just as our predecessors shaped the language of this country to recognize equal rights for women, protection of children in labor, condemnation of racial segregation...I think it's easy to forget that in America's history, even these values were questioned.
Injury inflicted upon someone for who they are is the most personal violation of civil and individual liberties, something I feel slaps the face of individual freedom and the right to to simply be. Who you are should be no reason for someone to validate an attack upon you, or to decide it's time to take you out of this world.
Yesterday, President Obama signed into law the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act, which would effectively expand the federal definition of hate crimes to include those motivated by gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and disability. It also will allow federal authorities to pursue hate-crimes cases when local authorities are either unable or unwilling to do so.
Matthew Shepard (December 1, 1976 – October 12, 1998)
James Byrd (May 2, 1949 - June 7 1998)It's a question that I would ask... isn't murder just murder? However, the killing of perceived inferiors and physical maiming based upon prejudice has been the foundation for acts from lynching to genocide... These are SOCIETAL values these laws are defining, and any thing shaping the dialogue to tolerate diversity, I will be behind.
For those that protest that we are encroaching upon people's freedoms, I say YES it is. But WHICH freedom do you support to be protected: the freedom to act upon held prejudices that denigrate personal liberty or the freedom to know that who you are is validated in this land of opportunity and freedom ? I will go with the latter.
I believe that we are setting societal standards with this law. And no, I still feel the government shouldn't have to legislate this, but the message needs to get through harder. Again, I feel we are shaping the dialogue of our nation to recognize when something is wrong, just as our predecessors shaped the language of this country to recognize equal rights for women, protection of children in labor, condemnation of racial segregation...I think it's easy to forget that in America's history, even these values were questioned.
Injury inflicted upon someone for who they are is the most personal violation of civil and individual liberties, something I feel slaps the face of individual freedom and the right to to simply be. Who you are should be no reason for someone to validate an attack upon you, or to decide it's time to take you out of this world.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Fashion: Rock n Shop
If you are in NYC, I recommend this event to check out!
Rock-n-Shop is a concept, hybrid retail/live music experience designed to explore the fusion of fashion and rock-n-roll. The concept is to emphasize this Fall's biggest trend, rocker-chic fashion, via a 3-day, retail/entertainment, shopping/listening event.
Rock-n-Shop will include up to 20 apparel/jewelry/accessory brands and live performances by up to 5 NYC-based bands. They need one band to perform on opening night, October 22nd at 7:30; 2 bands to perform on October 23rd at 2:00 and 4:30; and 1-2 bands to perform on October 24th at 2:00 and 4:30.
Rock-n-Shop is a concept, hybrid retail/live music experience designed to explore the fusion of fashion and rock-n-roll. The concept is to emphasize this Fall's biggest trend, rocker-chic fashion, via a 3-day, retail/entertainment, shopping/listening event.Rock-n-Shop will include up to 20 apparel/jewelry/accessory brands and live performances by up to 5 NYC-based bands. They need one band to perform on opening night, October 22nd at 7:30; 2 bands to perform on October 23rd at 2:00 and 4:30; and 1-2 bands to perform on October 24th at 2:00 and 4:30.
Saturday, October 03, 2009
Fashion: Charlie Le Mindu
I affectionately call this "Cousin It Couture", but Mr. Le Mindu most definitely has a way with tresses. You may have seen his avant-garde work atop the head of Lady Gaga.
Not since the B-52's & Dee-Lite have wigs been so much fun.
For a nice article about Charlie Le Mindu: Charlie Le Mindu, Beyond the Fringe
Monday, September 28, 2009
Animation: "Nude" by Hayato Nove & Tomoko Miyahara
Oh, I wish there were more information about the creators of this lovely clip. This was from the Aniboom "In Rainbows" contest last year. I'm not crazy about the subtitles, but I really wish I could find more of their work...
Fashion: Alex & Chloe
Organic shapes (here, a Cypraea shell) treated with a black rubber exterior on an antique brass chain. My xmas list has officially started.
go to Alex & Chloe
Friday, September 18, 2009
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
art art art: Luke Jerram
Apologies-- been a bit distracted-- finishing up personal things, but I've saved a lot of clever things while doing so.
I found this link looking at Kanye West's (!) blog....
I'm sure everyone's heard by now about the hoopla over him and Taylor Swift, but this posting isn't about that.
e coli
To see more of his work, go here: Luke Jerrams's site
I found this link looking at Kanye West's (!) blog....
I'm sure everyone's heard by now about the hoopla over him and Taylor Swift, but this posting isn't about that.
e coliMr. West featured the glass work of an artist named Luke Jerram. Artists like Jerram excite me because they fuse science and art together beautifully. Here is a collection of several well know deadly viruses recreated in blown glass. Gorgeous, poignant, correct and compelling.
small pox
small poxTo see more of his work, go here: Luke Jerrams's site
Friday, August 07, 2009
Excuse My Cuteness! : Animals with Casts
Norman Rockwell once said - and I am paraphrasing - that if a drawing was not going well, to put a dog in it. If it was going REALLY badly, put a cast on the dog.
What is it about seeing these little casts that make my heart jump so?
Click here to go to the link!
What is it about seeing these little casts that make my heart jump so?
Click here to go to the link!
Tuesday, August 04, 2009
art art art : Devin McGrath
I can't remember exactly how I came across Dsvin McGrath's work, but they are futuristic, unnerving and luminous. Really gorgeous work.
Click here to go to Devin McGrath's portfolio site.
Animation: Fleet Foxes
I am always charmed by stop motion animation.. such a rare form of animation these days. The band is called Fleet Foxed and the video is directed by Sean Pecknold. Gotta love Seattle!
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
art art art: Caitlyn Shearer
"Little Knickers"
I love the fragile lines, the milky vintage colors, but most of all, I love the eyes!
"Blue Blood"
"Anne Frankenstein"
Just beautiful. These drawings make me think of boudoirs, vintage perfume bottles and ghost stories.
I found her stuff on DeviantArt, but she is no longer posting there. However, there is a great gallery of her work posted there as well as other links listed
Here
and
here
And her Deviant Gallery link
Design: Brush & Rinse
First: Why didn't I think of this
Second: How did I not hear about this earlier? Apparently this has been online for a little while...
The germaphobe of me is looking forward to getting rid of my crappy rise cup!
Way to go green (and germ free... sort of)
Pre-order now....!Visit this link: Amron Experimental
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
Monday, June 29, 2009
Photo: Amber Gray
Amazing, fairytale-like drama. Incredible eye... Haunting and gorgeous.
please click here to go her site
Le Sigh: Christophe Galfard...continued...
Videos... the first one is my favorite.
What a charmer. Of course I don't speak French.
THe second clip is more recent. For some reason, he strikes me as a touch awkward on camera... but it's Christophe Galfard, so what else needs to be said?
Christophe Galfard "Le Prince des Nuages"
Uploaded by EditionsPocket. - Discover more animation and arts videos.
On an extremely shallow note, it is GOOD that we have men this handsome in science. There need to be more!
What a charmer. Of course I don't speak French.
THe second clip is more recent. For some reason, he strikes me as a touch awkward on camera... but it's Christophe Galfard, so what else needs to be said?
Christophe Galfard "Le Prince des Nuages"
Uploaded by EditionsPocket. - Discover more animation and arts videos.
On an extremely shallow note, it is GOOD that we have men this handsome in science. There need to be more!
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Check Out: Jemal Wright
Just in case you didn't have EVERYTHING in life, you can have a crystal studded commode.
WHY THE FUCK NOT?!
Click here to access this fabulous touch of drama to your bathroom
Fashion: Gareth Pugh
A new favorite designer, Gareth Pugh.
I drooled over the shoes.
Click here for more, but more effectively, google him.. the links are better than his website.
Film: Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus
Terry Gilliam has always been hit or miss with me-- here's hoping for a hit. Looks incredibly intriguing!
Also, this was Heath Ledger's last (unfinished) film.
Here is the trailer---It's very pre-production, but it looks like it has great potential:
Photographers: Abandoned Japanese Amusement Park
For anyone who was a fan of Spirited Away, this may feel strongly familiar. It's a great site-- the photographer tends towards abandoned sites like this amusement park.
It's all in Japanese, and you only need see the images, but I WISH I had the photographer's name.
Click here to go to the link!
Something extra... how freaky and amazing is this shot of a statued Gulliver?
Animation: Mary Blair
Alice in Wonderland (1951)A great link that I found with some images of the great Mary Blair's work. If you have ever been to Disneyland (the one in California) and have seen the It's A Small World ride, you've experienced some her great imagination as she had a great hand in designing this experience...
Ideas for character and costume design of Cinderella (1950)Click here to go to the link!
Please click here to go to Cartoon Brew - a GREAT resource for retro 50's style animation-- one of the best and most beautiful phases of the art form....
Monday, June 15, 2009
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