Inspirations
Happy Birthday America
Jul.03.2011 05:36
Yes, It’s a day Early
But soon enough
We are all one year +
Happy
Birthday
America
Photos by Hedi Slimane
But soon enough
We are all one year +
Happy
Birthday
America
Photos by Hedi Slimane
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Truly, Madly, Deeply, in love.
Jun.06.2011 12:27
Portugal's Beauty
May.13.2011 11:38
Researched images of inspiration from Portugal.
All images from the NY Public Picture Library.
All images from the NY Public Picture Library.
Self Portraits
May.10.2011 09:29
Many of us document ourselves with different mediums. It could be “When can I see You Again” by Babyface that suddenly brings us back to the time of our first love, a smell of porkchops that reminds us of our grandma’s cooking at 12, or simply a photograph of a horrible hairdo back in college of ’03. Whatever it is, we are constantly logging our timeline consciously and unconsciously. For artist Shawn Van Daele, he creates/manipulates photos into a surreal state. Which is the real state? Dream within the reality? Or the reality within the Dream? And that is his chosen medium for his self portraits.
When asked why his self-portraits have that surreal storytelling spin, here's what Van Daele told us: "It feels the most 'real' to me. It's much easier for me to recreate my imagination's image of what I'm feeling than to find it in the world around me. I like that the surrealism triggers something different in each person, while it's still meaningful to me specifically...sort of a choose your own adventure."
“Faith is not something to grasp, it is a state to grow into.” - M. Gandhi
“There is a silence where hath been no sound/ There is a silence where no sound may be/ In the cold grave, under the deep deep sea...” - Thomas Hood (The Piano)
The Curious Happening of Mr. Red Riding Hood
“I think that people who can’t believe in fairies aren’t worth knowing.” - Tori Amos
“To die, to sleep, to sleep, perchance to dream” --Shakespeare’s Hamlet
When asked why his self-portraits have that surreal storytelling spin, here's what Van Daele told us: "It feels the most 'real' to me. It's much easier for me to recreate my imagination's image of what I'm feeling than to find it in the world around me. I like that the surrealism triggers something different in each person, while it's still meaningful to me specifically...sort of a choose your own adventure."
“Faith is not something to grasp, it is a state to grow into.” - M. Gandhi
“There is a silence where hath been no sound/ There is a silence where no sound may be/ In the cold grave, under the deep deep sea...” - Thomas Hood (The Piano)
The Curious Happening of Mr. Red Riding Hood
“I think that people who can’t believe in fairies aren’t worth knowing.” - Tori Amos
“To die, to sleep, to sleep, perchance to dream” --Shakespeare’s Hamlet
Hurricane of anticipation.
May.03.2011 10:32
Underwater II
Apr.27.2011 10:46
Relativity and Chemistry
Apr.24.2011 10:45
Daniel Egneus
Apr.13.2011 09:45
Spaceship? Patterns?
Apr.06.2011 11:20
Architecture charms me to death. I do not know much about it, but it talks to me like clothing patterns do. 2D to 3D. It looks extremely complex, especially when you factor space into it, yet simply beautiful. At any second, this spaceship could fly...and I’d happily jump in for the ride. To infinite and beyond!
All images from Archiable
Out At Sea
Mar.28.2011 08:40
Beautiful textures, light, color, cold, grimy, men, clothing, sea, wood, ropes...Everything makes this editorial amazing.
From DV Man. Photographer: unknown. Issue: unknown. Please let me know if you do.
Fly Fishing
Mar.21.2011 06:11
Maybe it’s because I’m a *fish, maybe it’s because I’m drawn to the connections of raw materials, to animal chain, to nature, to Life as a whole, but this is one of the most beautiful art/hooks I’ve seen in a long time. Thank you Shawn Davis.
Emotions
Mar.08.2011 08:46
Water floods,
The Pisces breathes.
Fire burns,
The Sagitarius sees.
Nature Roars,
We all listen.
K.
All photos by Hedi Slimane
The Pisces breathes.
Fire burns,
The Sagitarius sees.
Nature Roars,
We all listen.
K.
All photos by Hedi Slimane
Uhuru
Mar.01.2011 10:07
I am always attracted to wood and metal, separate and apart. This amazing Brooklyn Furniture company takes this form of art to the highest level of craftsmanship. If there is humbleness to inanimate objects, I feel it when I see their work. It is modern yet understated. It gives you a feel of home with just enough clean lines, but its imperfections is what makes it beautiful.
Please check them out. UHURU.
Please check them out. UHURU.
The last Kodachrome film
Jan.06.2011 03:46
Winter Wonderland
Dec.27.2010 07:43
White Christmas came a day late this year. Below is a shoot from Vogue China 2005. That’s the fairy tale version of what’s going on in the streets here in NYC.
Geoff McFetridge
Dec.17.2010 09:53
Geoff McFetridge. His graphics are amazing. The way he thinks and puts humour into his pieces are amazing.
Blue Whales
Two Lines Align
Let’s go Surfing!
Nike Vine Theatre Project Mural
Check out more of his amazing projects and art at his studio Champion Graphics
Blue Whales
Two Lines Align
Let’s go Surfing!
Nike Vine Theatre Project Mural
Check out more of his amazing projects and art at his studio Champion Graphics
Grace.
Dec.14.2010 10:54
unknown
Toni Frissell, model. Marineland, FL 1939
The Evangelist for Prive Asia-winter 2008
by Chadwick Tyler
Kanoa Zimmerman
Dec.08.2010 12:17
Filicudi
Nov.20.2010 01:51
These photographs are of a house in the island of Filicudi by Sergio Ghetti. I love the clean, simple look with washed-out colors. It seems as if it’s been laundered and exposed under the sun for years. The textures of the stones, especially the bathroom, is just the right amount to not overwhelm with glitz and patterns. Serenity.
So in love with this bathroom.
So in love with this bathroom.
Mass MOCA at Berkshires
Sep.28.2010 11:42
MASS MoCA is one of the most extraordinary museum spaces in terms of history, space, and art. It has more than 200 years of economic, industrial, and architectural development that maps the history of New England Industrialism. It’s located in North Adams, Massachusetts and is comprised of 19th-century factory buildings. The vibe in town is still very industrial, a little dry, but beautiful.
Woody Would Chuck Wood
Sep.16.2010 09:53
In LOVE, more than you’ll ever know. The wood paneling is amazing. And the rest of it almost looks a little Japanese to me with the obi like waists and pairing of fabrics. But wooo, that lime green, it’s like Jill Sander running in the woods. Did I mention...AMAZING.?!
Fashion Illustration
Sep.15.2010 09:48
Sketching, is my favorite part of designing, next to seeing the actual sample come through. Sketching allows you to go crazy with your creativity. And that’s where a lot of designer’s personality comes out. Not only is it fashion, it’s beautiful illustrations or paintings. Below are some of my favorites.
Melle Feiya Lai
Kim Kiho
Olga Kremliakova
if you know this artist, please let me know
Momoko Hashiga
Melle Feiya Lai
Kim Kiho
Olga Kremliakova
if you know this artist, please let me know
Momoko Hashiga
Pretty things
Sep.13.2010 02:02
Beautiful craftsmanship. Two artists we really love.
Satomi Kawakita Jewelry
Golden Goose -available at Aloha Rag.
Satomi Kawakita Jewelry
Golden Goose -available at Aloha Rag.