Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.
Part of the reason why I love attending social and cultural events is the diversity I find there. This is one of my favorites from San Francisco’s Carnavale.
Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.
I was privileged to witness a beautiful Korean wedding custom known as “p’yebaek”. After the church ceremony, the bride dons a Hanbok, a traditional dress with simple lines, ornate illustrations, and bold colors. Both the bride and groom honor their relatives with bows and wine and/or tea in exchange for advice and small gifts.
Beside the happy couple is a low table of various edible commodities, including wine, chestnuts, dates, and jujubes. The groom’s mother throws a handful of dates and chestnuts into the bride’s sash to signify potential children. After this joyful gesture, the groom gives his mother and bride a piggyback ride around the table symbolizing his responsibilities as a caregiver.
Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.
Large format printing has moved beyond papers towards everything from “ceiling tiles, doors, laptop covers, furniture, leather, and wallpaper” (Digital Output, June 2009: Versatile Flatbeds ). Wall murals and glass partitions for exhibits, restaurants, and other environmental displays are a few of the possibilities for the new EFI VUTEk printers due to its flexible ink technology. The world is fast becoming a printable surface.
Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.
The Simpsons has extended its franchise and has taken hold of the US postage system. They’re so cool, I wonder if they’ll actually be used for their intended purposes. I’ll decorate my sketchbook with them. Hurrah for dysfunctional cartoon families!
Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.
The June 6th Paddle for Life event at Oakland’s Jack London Square involved Chinese Dragon Boat Races benefiting local cancer charities. This has become a multicultural event, promoting team-building and fitness.
Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.
Another colorful character from the San Francisco Carnavale event.
Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.
This photo was a happy accident, where I was playing with the controls of my new camera. I think the high contrast works well with the subject–street photo in San Francisco.
Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.
Jason Munn’s music posters are beautifully crafted, minimalist, and highly conceptual. He has work in the permanent collection at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.
Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.
Both Girl Textured and Freedom were created by hand with pen/ink, then digitally colored. They are about freedom of mind and spirit. Maya Angelou’s book “I Know Why a Caged Bird Sings” was a major inspiration as it was about a constant struggle and trying to rise above one’s circumstances.
The top piece is a experimentation into combining intricate patterns with a simple tribal style.