Art & Design

Little Girl and Boy Lost

Check out this wild interpretation of Hansel and Gretal, shot by Annie Leibovitz back in 2009. The images showcase Lily Cole, Andrew Garfield, and Lady Gaga, and was featured again in Vogue’s Spring 2010 issue.

Be Inspired!

Whatever you real talent is, don’t let it slack. It is so easy to get caught up with life and put your hobbies or talents on the sidelines. I forgot to pick up a pencil in the longest time and just draw. As for painting, I was never as good at that, so I started a painting project that felt a bit more simplified, and brushed silhouettes of trees onto a purple background on three different canvases. This is just a reminder to create: whether it’s music, art, poetry, whatever it may be. Don’t forget what you’re good at, and enjoy the feeling of accomplishment when you look down at your creation, it is one of a kind, it is yours!

Some Quick Ideas:

- Draw a picture and paste it onto hand painted paper, mix and match textures and patterns to create a multi-media effect

- Paint silhouettes on multiple canvases to create an image that continues from one to another

Speaking of Kerin Rose…

I saw this awesome ad in Print Magazine, which at first looked like a shot straight out of Kerin Roses’ collection for A-Morir. The models shades are a mosaic of broken stones pieced together to create these dope looking glasses. To my surprise, the ad is actually for a company based out of Valencia, Spain, which specializes in ceramic, natural stones, and bathrooms! I love the approach to their campaign: “It’s about you, your life, your home, your very skin.” What a different way to advertise tiles! Maybe A-Morir and Cevisama should do a collabo! What do you think?

Karmaloop x Unicef Tap Project T-Shirt Design Contest

Calling all graphic designers! Use your creative talents for the greater good—and earn a sick gift certificate to Karmaloop and the opportunity to have your design turned into a tee shirt in the process. In celebration of Unicef’s Tap Project , Karmaloop and UNICEF have teamed up to bring you an exclusive design contest. Participants must create an original graphic t-shirt design supporting the economical use of tap water. Here’s your chance to be creative and original! The grand prize winner will win a $1,000 gift certificate to Karmaloop, and their design will be turned into a t-shirt, part of the proceeds of which will be donated to help Unicef’s clean water effort! Please note that Haiti was a recipient of 2009 UNICEF Tap Project funds, and has already been designated to receive campaign funds in 2010 as well. UNICEF’s emergency response will provide short-term water and sanitation relief in Haiti, while 2010 UNICEF Tap Project funds will help rebuild Haiti’s already insufficient water and sanitation infrastructure over the long-run.

Um What?

Do you find putting on separate pairs of pants and shoes difficult?  Well Sebastian Errazuriz has the perfect item for you.  His shoe pants are a fusion of denim bellbottoms and Converse sneakers, which are perfect for the unbelievably lazy.  Interesting …

Maison Martin Margiela: Look 31

I’m crazy about Maison Martin Margiela. The secretive designer has never been photographed or interviewed, and hides backstage during his shows. All I know is I love the deconstruction, the metal frames, the rectangular shades, and of course- the SHOES. There’s no substitute for Margiela boots, but here’s my version of Look 31 from his latest collection with The Cowl Neck Tunic in Fleur by Alternative Apparel and The Obscene Boot by Jeffrey Campbell.

Also take a look at their dope website here: http://www.maisonmartinmargiela.com/

The Museum of Bad Art

MOBA, short for the Museum of Bad Art, is one very “special” place. The small museum located in the basement of  an old Massachussets home exhibits the worst art you can find over yonder…collecting and celebrating “art” in all its glory. But really, what is art? Who is to judge? If it’s “bad”, does that mean it isn’t real art? I’m sure whoever created this so-called art was proud of it, right? Well MOBA is proud to find its pieces on street corners, dumpsters, thrift shops, and most of all MOBA is a thankful receiver of “bad art” donations. I really like this piece below. I actually really do like it….because it is SO bad, it’s just SO, SO good! Don’t you see an MJ resemblance here?

Here is the (AWESOME) description provided by MOBA’s own website:

This disturbing work “makes an offer you can’t refuse”. The chilling, matter-of-fact manner in which the subject presents the severed head to us is a poignant reminder of just how numb we have become. The understated violence implicit in the scene speaks volumes on our own desensitization, our society’s reflexive use of force, and the artist’s inability to deal with the hindquarters of the animal.

Twisted Sister

Claude, keep your waterlillies and dramatically lit bridges. Georgia, I’ll be having none of your pretentiously suggestive vagina flowers… Instead, give me the dark and twisty street-inspired stuff! The creativity that thrives on the streets of Boston is amazing–what’s even more amazing is that Karmaloop’s Kazbah is taking on the role of art dealer, showcasing select pieces by emerging artists Todd Robertson and KDONZ who just wrapped up shows at Boston’s Lot F Gallery. Take a break from browsing the New Eras and tees and contemplate your next (or maybe first) art investment! Just think, some of the most influential and successful artists were discovered on the street–think Jean Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring and Karmaloop’s own buddy, Shepard Fairey. When KDONZ blows up, you’ll be glad you copped one of his originals when you could afford to. 

Monoface

There are no words to describe the website “monoface” : Partiallly because it is equally bizarre yet awesome, and also because I really have no idea what it’s intended purpose could possibly be. Try it out for yourself! Just enter the site and click “what do I do?” Then follow the instructions. You are presented with over 700,000 options for various foreheads, eyes, noses, mouths and so on. With thousands of combinations at your fingertips, the possibilities are unlimited! I’m pretty sure you can only create hideous faces, since each facial feature is taken from a different individual, and it’s almost impossible to make them match.You might end up with a face like this…..

Welcome To The Dollhouse

I never had a dollhouse when I was little. I remember making one out of a cardboard box though. At the time, I was very proud of my creation; as proud as any 6-year-old would be of his or her own art. Skip ahead a few years, to today. While reading the NY Times Magazine on the train to work, I stumbled upon a short article on the modern dollhouse. My idea of what a dollhouse could be quickly changed. My inner 6-year-old begged me to get it, and my outer almost 22-year-old realized what my childhood was truly missing. This….

Can I move in to this Ikea furnished mini home, please?  I love Ikea.

The dollhouse was built as an exact replica of architect Arne Jacobsen’s own 1929 house, and even better, it resembles a decor straight out of Ikea. His designs, although approx 50 years-old, are once again popular today. You can purchase mini “egg chairs” for your dollhouse at minimii.com, and for your real life home, go to Ikea.