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Artwork: Inevitable Futures- Gasmask on the Octopus

Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.

Inevitable Futures: Gasmask on the Octopus

My bio-mechanical octopus is the main character of “Inevitable Futures”, a submission for the fifth edition of PROPAGANDA LA REVISTA, an online Latin magazine. The theme of the piece focuses on global warming and environmental concerns.

I chose to create a mutant octopus with a stylized gasmask to symbolize the multi-pronged horrors of environmental and climate change. The creature rides on the earth, rather than in its native oceanic habitat. The background has a dark post-nuclear feel, but the sci-fi aspect makes the work more accessible.

Artwork: Mysterious Creatures and Exhibition in Munich

Mysterious Creatures

Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.

Mysterious Creatures is another mixed media piece created in the tradition of old Chinese papercuts and Japanese woodcut designs. The style is a deeper exploration of combining detailed linework with constrained patterns. This was created with various pens and Photoshop coloring.

A signed fine art print has been sent off to Munich, where it will find a temporary home in a local gallery. I’ll update this when more details arrive–so much mystery…

Photo: In Costume

Colorful Man

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.

Photo: Traditional Korean Wedding Customs

Korean Wedding

Korean Wedding: Throwing Plums

Smiling Bride

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.

Inspiration: Flatbed Printing and its Possibilities

EFI VUTEk Q3200

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.

Inspiration: The Simpsons Stamps

The Simpsons Stamps

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!

Photo: Dragon Boat

Colorful Man

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.

Photo: High Contrast

High Contrast

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.