Creative Growth X Anthropologie

"Creative Growth Art Center serves adult artists with developmental, mental and physical disabilities, providing a professional studio environment for artistic development, gallery exhibition and representation and a social atmosphere among peers."

Based in Oakland, CA the Creative Growth Art Center has created some of the most darling pieces of art.  Most of their products are stunning and practical.  Anthropologie seems to agree since they have asked three of their artists (Charles Esseltine, Monica Valentine, and Franna Lusson) to produce a mini-collection of goods to be sold as a collaboration between the two companies.  Be sure to head on over to the website on November 3rd to purchase your own collection!!  (Christmas gifts anyone?)

http://anthropologie.com/

http://creativegrowth.org

(photos & info VIA Angela Tafoya) 

Enra

PLEIADES

Performamce & Choreography : Saya Watatani , Maki Yokoyama

Director : Nobuyuki Hanabusa

Animator : Seiya Ishii , Nobuyuki Hanabusa

Music : Nobuyuki Hanabusa

http://enra.jp

No description necessary, no?

Nuance

Nuance / 2013

Travail sur l’image vivante musicale. 

Musique : “Ants” de EdIT / Planet Mu Records

Video: Marc-Antoine Locatell

Danse : Lucas B.

Utterly genius in regards to every aspect.

The digital

The Choreography

The dust, light and movement create an unforgettable experience for the viewer.
Reminds me of previous post on the finger-tutting genius's ad.

2020 東京

There is nothing I need to say.

I am so proud.

2020 Olympic Summer Games.

It's not as it seems.

Awareness campaign created by Duval Guillaume Modem 

and produced by monodot in support of STOP THE TRAFFIK. 

Visit http://www.stopthetraffik.org/ to get involved.  

Pork Chops and Karate Chops

"To this day, I hate pork chops."  

A STUNNING anti-bullying campaign video by Shane Koyczan.

Not only are the lyrics phenomenal, but the performance is also riveting and effective.

The video animation quality is superb as well, just adding to the strong story-line of the spoken-word piece.  I firmly believe that this video should receive more recognition and be played publicly throughout schools.  

As a graduate and survivor of K-12 at an private all-girls Catholic school I have had my share of being bullied and (regretfully) bullying.  The impact it can have on your existence is life-long whether positive or negative.  This video tells a story that many can relate to. 

Truly beautiful in a heart aching sort of way.

To This Day Project

Find anti-bullying resources at http://www.bullying.org

Paint Yourselves

I found these amazing photos a while back.

Unbelievably sharp and brilliant colors bring life to these model's eyes.

These vibrant photos make you want to live life to the fullest.

Enjoy a brief view of Tyler Shields'

"Chromatic" series

"Imagination is the idea of excellence art is the act of creating it!"

http://www.tylershields.com/

Street Corner Jams

Zaz is a French singer who released her first album in 2010 and immediately became a star.

I'm a little obsessed with her quirky voice.

She has a casual swag about her -- which is displayed in this video perfectly.

Casually singing on a street corner with two musicians, she owns her song as if she's just telling a story.

One of the few albums I've bought as a whole.

I encourage you to do the same.

ZAZ (2010)

Raw Flesh

Do you remember Howard Schatz from my "Connect" blog post?

I present my second selection of his works.

I chose this series as a group of photos where the human body is represented in it's finest form.

The fittest, most agile form there is.

The dancer's form.

He is such a winner.  Seriously though. Who are these people...?

Chachi Gonzales

My new hip-hop hero.

Lyrical hip-hop at it's finest.

Yes, she was a part of the winning ABDC crew I.aM.mE but I like her indivisual dancing better!

Check out this limited selection of her dancing.

Find more of her videos everywhere on youtube <3

Pop it like it's hot?

NOW INTO: Detachable Collars
             (See right: Vintage -- it's a joke)

 

But there's nothing funny about these classy collars.

Great little accessory for your outfit.

 

Face!

 

We're back with more Solve Sundsbo photography! 

(Just like I promised in the other blogpost on him)

This time:
Faces, faces and more faces.

Glamorous, Powerful, Artsy!

Connect

Howard Schatz is a photographer that I will promote often on my upcoming blogposts.
Nearly all of his collections are spot-on photographic masterpieces.

First I begin with a personally hand-picked series of dancers in movement together.  He successfully captures the strength, balance and beauty required for all dancers to move beautifully.

Check them all out here: http://www.howardschatz.com/

 

This and That

ROCK PILLOWS

I recently started a pinterest and have been finding some really cool things on it.

I feel like I haven't been uploading too many posts on product design or digital art (as I used to).

I seem to be focusing more on fashion or beauty, so let me take a break and hit up some of the cool things that I've found!

Heat-conducting Ice-Cream Spoons. Easier to scoop!!

Never lose your tea bag again! (I need this.)

Great design for a Coat Hanger! (DIY?)

Book Shelf

Bursts of Color

Luka Klikovac

This Serbian photographer’s photo series is called Demersal and was based on the unique motions resulting from the combination of fluids.

Incredible.

Distorted

Valerie Hegarty

Check out these amazing distorted frames.... 

There's something very vintage and beautiful about them, no?

It gives the paintings and frames a life of their own. I absolutely love it.

 http://valeriehegarty.com/home.html