UNDERWATER SERIES 13 -- Joel Janse van Vuuren

 

Joel Janse van Vuuren, born in Durban in 1984 is a fashion-designer.

He is currently based in Johannesburg where he is developing his own brand. 

His designs reflect his exploration of beauty, fashion and 21st century."  

This entire collection/advertisement reminds me of Alix Malka's in Fashionably Floating

This is a great way to show-case your work.

Granted, you can't see much of the dress itself; but it adds a flair to his website, and catches the audiences' attention.  The colors underwater are gorgeous, and of course he was aware that the fabric would look effortless and weightless. 

The deep black in the background is what makes the entire series.

 

http://www.joeljansevanvuuren.com/

The Magic Of Line

 

One of the most amazing exhibitions I've ever went to was "The Magic Of Line" at The Getty Center.

Showcasing some of Klimt's earlier works and his sketches for his famous pieces.

My respect for him went up a million notches.

Similar to Goya, Dali, and Toulouse-Lautrec, Klimt was an artistic genius that made his own decision to step outside of the box. 

The fact that he can sketch these incredible works of art with just pencil and white crayon...

His use of line is incredible.

So minimalistic -- he doesn't need to use many small lines.

You can see the confidence seeping of the paper.

Enjoy.

 

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One of Klimt's most famous paintings -- The Kiss.

Have you ever seen the original sketch?

I have.

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All of these sketches are in the "Gustav Klimt THE MAGIC OF LINE" book.  

I'm not a huge advocate for advertising on my blog, but I highly recommend purchasing this book.

Brooke Shaden Photography

Do not stand at my grave and weep

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.

Mary Elizabeth Frye

"Fashion engineered from daydreams"

A little riddle for you.

What do you get when you cross a math-genius and artist?

...Diana Eng

www.dianaeng.com

FIBONACCI SCARF
The act of knitting has a lot to do with counting numbers and keeping track of the number of new stitches and previous stitches. So I decided to try knitting the Fibonacci number pattern which is created by adding a number to the previous number. 0,1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34… (2 comes from adding 1 + 1). Not only did I knit with the Fibonacci numbers in order, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, and 21, but I also added the new number of stitches to the previous number of stitches to get the next number of stitches. I used the formula in the way that I knit

  MIURA ORI SCARF
Created with a “leaf fold” deployable structure pleat pattern, Miura Ori scarf folds up compactly and opens to create a voluminous, warm scarf.

Miura Ori is a biomimetic structure, meaning that it is imitated from nature into products and designs. It is found naturally in the hornbeam leaf helping the leaves to bloom. Miura Ori is implemented in technologies such as satellite solar panels. The solar panels are small and compact so the satellite can launch more easily into space, and open large to absorb a lot of sunlight. I learned about Miura Ori from Julian Vincent when I was a visiting researcher at the University of Bath mechanical engineering department.

LADYBUG PIN

Nature makes ladybugs in an amazing variety of colors and patterns. I wanted to make the same, modeling pins after 11 different species in the Coccinellidae or ladybug family. Made from silver these bugs are hand painted with enamel. Pin backs are made from nickel. The ladybugs are life-size measuring 3/16″ x 5/16″. 

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)

Lights, Camera, Action

Solve Sundsbo strikes again with amazing light patterns.

We know Mr. Sundsbo from Mixed Media, Face!, and Serene Shivers down your Spine.

Amazing use of shadows and COLORS in his shadows.

The intricate patterns weave in and out of the curves of the women -- making it even sexier.

Pop art come to life?

www.solvesundsbo.info/

Dancing on fire.

Another video that I've known for quite a while but never posted...

The most exquisite rendition of this dance piece.

Dancers - Ben Susak & Pam Chu

Concept - Wade Robson & Amanda Robson
Choreography - Wade Robson
Director and editor - Wade Robson.
Choreographer assistant - Dana WIlson
Music - John Mayer/Slow dancing in a burning room

"Before Wade Robson set this piece on Josh & Katee for SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE, he created the original version on his beautiful dancers from his Cirque Du Soleil/Criss Angel BELIEVE show. He then decided to shoot a short film of two of his dancers that really connected with the piece, Ben Susak & Pam Chu. This was Josh and Katee's inspirational guide. Enjoy."