JR is an urban photographer who creates massive (unauthorized) installation works across the world, creating a wonderful social dialogue. His Face2Face project is particularly conceptual and moving. He placed portraits of Israeli and Palestinian faces side by side, making people realize their similarities as humans–emotion, job, looks, etc–to bring about a peaceful understanding to the varied audiences.
Here’s a sketch I did a while back called Skull Mountain. It was inspired by a few horror films and a microbiology book. Random creativity.
This woman was so great to photograph–you get a glimpse of her passion for life–living without inhibitions. This was part of the Body Art Expo exhibition held at the Cow Palace.
Communication Arts posted a review of the ALS Society of Canada ad campaign. The designs of the ads are poignant and conceptually powerful. This is a great example of how–as visual communicators–we could influence people’s perceptions. The white diagram is of a maze, suggesting there is “no signal” in ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis).
Thought these products from Spike Jonze’s The Girl Skateboard Company were a great tease for the new live-action version of “Where the Wild Things Are”.
Closeup of an Orchid from the Pacific Orchid Exposition at Fort Mason last weekend. Such complexity and beauty.
This sketch was inspired by the Pacific Orchid Expo at Fort Mason. The pen/ink illustration was created in a couple of hours, during my commute.
Asian style tattooing at the State of Grace Tat Show in San Jose.
Laughing Squid posted a blog last week announcing Herbie Hatman’s (herbiehatman@gmail.com) invitation for the second (annual?) pie fight in downtown San Francisco at March 5, 5:39PM. Why? To celebrate the love of life in pure creamy decadence! BYOP and formal attire were encouraged. A pure cyberspace call-to-action.
I was very curious to check out the event, not knowing what to expect. A crowd of a hundred eagerly jostled together, mostly observing the mounting array of shaving cream and whipped cream pies. Only a handful were formally dressed (wedding dress, suits, etc). As the countdown began, the brave few became obvious as the onlookers (including myself) ran away. The next few moments became a scene of pure havoc as white splotches of cream few through the air with squeals of utter glee. Even as an observer, you became a participant, experiencing the energy and innocence of the moment. With a few dozen pies set up, the food fight only lasted a few minutes. The brick ground became so slippery that some folks skated across the ground. With the flying pies at a standstill, I stepped into the mess, snapping away. . . can’t wait for next year! Check out the photos on Flickr.
The gadgets of Steam Alchemy are wonderful pieces of art. They’re part of the Steam Punk movement.
