Claire Brewster, I’ll Get There, I Know I Will
Paper art out of old and out-of-date maps and atlases
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![Steve Locatelli :: Antwerp, Belgium
The photos of this work in progress by graffiti artist Locatelli are amazing. If you’re also a fan of old school hand painted street murals [done by an increasingly rare breed, who are sadly being replaced by digitally printed vinyl], I highly recommend the short and sweet UP THERE, shot in NYC. You’ll love it.
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Steve Locatelli :: Antwerp, Belgium
The photos of this work in progress by graffiti artist Locatelli are amazing. If you’re also a fan of old school hand painted street murals [done by an increasingly rare breed, who are sadly being replaced by digitally printed vinyl], I highly recommend the short and sweet UP THERE, shot in NYC. You’ll love it.
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UP THERE is a beautiful and breathtaking little film about mural hand painted advertising.
“I’ve seen traffic accidents. I’ve seen naked girls. I’ve seen shootings. I’ve seen fights. And they don’t even know that you’re there.” .:NYC Muralist
While living in New York, I was fascinated by two things that were close to the sky: The industrial rooftops that surrounded me… and the old school hand painting muralists that I was happy to catch in action from time to time. This short film is a great homage to these increasingly rare artists, who are rapidly being replaced by digitally printed vinyl.
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![Tobias Wong [1974 - 2010]
“He had an enfant terrible style of design that was very fresh in New York. Today you see all sorts of people doing conceptual design, but he was one of the first.”
.:Paola Antonelli, Senior Curator at NYC’s Museum of Modern Art, on the brilliance of Canadian Designer + Conceptual Artist Tobias Wong, who sadly passed away in New York this week.
As Esquire [slide #6] stated, Wong had a “prankster’s love for trouble” and his works employed wit to “subvert popular attitudes about conspicuous consumption.” His projects were also known to ruffle a few feathers, including those of Philippe Starck, Karim Rashid, Issey Miyake, and yes, even McDonald’s.
Beyond the conceptual realm, lovers of green design may have heard of Wong back in 2006, when his eco-friendly Sun Jars were making their rounds on the ‘net. Recently, Core77 published Wong’s clever new design for an iPad case, just two days before his passing.
As for the image above, it is one of Wong’s thought-provoking creations. The Ballistic Rose, exhibited at MOMA, is a bullet proof corsage, handmade using a single strip of ballistic nylon. As per Wong, “This floral hybrid protects your heart in an uncertain world.” If only it could have protected him.
[thoughtful tributes by The New York Times + Azure Magazine + Treehugger]](http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l3h55o2UTj1qz81plo1_500.jpg)
Tobias Wong [1974 - 2010]
“He had an enfant terrible style of design that was very fresh in New York. Today you see all sorts of people doing conceptual design, but he was one of the first.”
.:Paola Antonelli, Senior Curator at NYC’s Museum of Modern Art, on the brilliance of Canadian Designer + Conceptual Artist Tobias Wong, who sadly passed away in New York this week.
As Esquire [slide #6] stated, Wong had a “prankster’s love for trouble” and his works employed wit to “subvert popular attitudes about conspicuous consumption.” His projects were also known to ruffle a few feathers, including those of Philippe Starck, Karim Rashid, Issey Miyake, and yes, even McDonald’s.
Beyond the conceptual realm, lovers of green design may have heard of Wong back in 2006, when his eco-friendly Sun Jars were making their rounds on the ‘net. Recently, Core77 published Wong’s clever new design for an iPad case, just two days before his passing.
As for the image above, it is one of Wong’s thought-provoking creations. The Ballistic Rose, exhibited at MOMA, is a bullet proof corsage, handmade using a single strip of ballistic nylon. As per Wong, “This floral hybrid protects your heart in an uncertain world.” If only it could have protected him.
[thoughtful tributes by The New York Times + Azure Magazine + Treehugger]
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Antony Gormley’s “Event Horizon” | New York City
This past weekend I finally got around to watching New York, I Love You. My heart’s second home. ♥
Unfortunately, I wasn’t as moved as I was by Paris, Je T’aime, but I think that’s because the Paris flick had more of a focus on the incredible city itself, which I really loved seeing again. The New York edition did have some great moments, with a surprising prom scene and some hot Cooper/De Matteo chemistry… but I didn’t see or feel much of the city itself in the film, which I had been hoping for.
In other NYC news: If I was in Gotham right now, I’d be on the look out for the above public art project, Antony Gormley’s Event Horizon. The artist has set up “31 casts of his own body on top of buildings around Madison Square Park in New York … blurring the lines between street art and sanctioned public sculpture.”
Admittedly, I didn’t even notice the human cast on the ledge of the building when I first saw this photo. It was, predictably, the industrial beauty of the rooftop water tank that caught my eye and had me zooming in for more.
Nonetheless, this exhibit looks quite interesting, if not [at the very least] alarming to the city’s unsuspecting citizens and law enforcement agents below. I’m predicting a lot of gasps, turned heads, tweeted pix and cancelled dispatch calls on this horizon.
If you’re a fan of Gormley’s work, you’re bound to love this audio slideshow by The Guardian, showing all of the careful work that goes into setting up one of his human cast installations. 50 ton crane included.](http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l2be5mnaSl1qzokqbo1_500.jpg)
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This past weekend I finally got around to watching New York, I Love You. My heart’s second home. ♥
Unfortunately, I wasn’t as moved as I was by Paris, Je T’aime, but I think that’s because the Paris flick had more of a focus on the incredible city itself, which I really loved seeing again. The New York edition did have some great moments, with a surprising prom scene and some hot Cooper/De Matteo chemistry… but I didn’t see or feel much of the city itself in the film, which I had been hoping for.
In other NYC news: If I was in Gotham right now, I’d be on the look out for the above public art project, Antony Gormley’s Event Horizon. The artist has set up “31 casts of his own body on top of buildings around Madison Square Park in New York … blurring the lines between street art and sanctioned public sculpture.”
Admittedly, I didn’t even notice the human cast on the ledge of the building when I first saw this photo. It was, predictably, the industrial beauty of the rooftop water tank that caught my eye and had me zooming in for more.
Nonetheless, this exhibit looks quite interesting, if not [at the very least] alarming to the city’s unsuspecting citizens and law enforcement agents below. I’m predicting a lot of gasps, turned heads, tweeted pix and cancelled dispatch calls on this horizon.
If you’re a fan of Gormley’s work, you’re bound to love this audio slideshow by The Guardian, showing all of the careful work that goes into setting up one of his human cast installations. 50 ton crane included.
![Earth Day 2010 :: Illustration by Tracy Walker.
This is definitely my favourite Earth Day poster so far, from Earth Day Canada. It’s very mod-meets-green and especially ideal for retro design lovers. The ones currently in distribution have been printed on 50% post-consumer paper, using waterless printing [a more eco-friendly approach than traditional lithographic printing].
To see the poster in its entirety, or to snag your own PDF version [and other cool Earth Day posters, calendars and widgets, too], click here. I’m currently lovin’ it as my desktop wallpaper. I also encourage you to visit Tracy Walker’s site directly, to see more of the beautiful works by this Uxbridge, Ontario artist, whose influences include architecture, gardening and the iconic murals of Diego Rivera.
Earth-lovin’ Canadians can visit this handy interactive map to see a huge list of the Earth Day events happening across the country. There’s even an option to register your own event on the site. For our U.S. neighbours, they’ve got you fully covered here. Of course, the official Earth Day Network has an impressive global list of countries. From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe: No greenie left behind!
My fave part of the poster? “Make every day Earth Day.” Mother Nature would be proud.
Have a stellar one, my friends.
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Earth Day 2010 :: Illustration by Tracy Walker.
This is definitely my favourite Earth Day poster so far, from Earth Day Canada. It’s very mod-meets-green and especially ideal for retro design lovers. The ones currently in distribution have been printed on 50% post-consumer paper, using waterless printing [a more eco-friendly approach than traditional lithographic printing].
To see the poster in its entirety, or to snag your own PDF version [and other cool Earth Day posters, calendars and widgets, too], click here. I’m currently lovin’ it as my desktop wallpaper. I also encourage you to visit Tracy Walker’s site directly, to see more of the beautiful works by this Uxbridge, Ontario artist, whose influences include architecture, gardening and the iconic murals of Diego Rivera.
Earth-lovin’ Canadians can visit this handy interactive map to see a huge list of the Earth Day events happening across the country. There’s even an option to register your own event on the site. For our U.S. neighbours, they’ve got you fully covered here. Of course, the official Earth Day Network has an impressive global list of countries. From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe: No greenie left behind!
My fave part of the poster? “Make every day Earth Day.” Mother Nature would be proud.
Have a stellar one, my friends.
~
Life is a Red Rebus Stroller by Wendy Walgate.
Probably one of her most playful pieces yet, Walgate uses a vintage metal stroller as the foundation for this vibrant work of art. I also came across this great photo of the Toronto ceramic artist in her studio, surrounded by her eye popping creations.
Photo :: confetti*snowstorm
