Just watched Michael Moore’s “Capitalism – A Love Story” and it looks like all our troubles started when good on cowboy Ronnie came to town.
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Archive for September, 2009
80′s Redux : Ron & Nancy
Thursday, September 24th, 2009My Interview on Etnies Blog
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009
As part of the shoe collaboration I did with Etnies (shoe coming soon), they did an interview which is posted here.
Found Photos : Vintage Paper Fair
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009
I went to the Glendale Vintage Paper Fair last weekend and found some cool photos. If you are looking for postcards, movie stills, and small photographs from the early 20th century, this is the place to go. (more…)
Kool Keith on Seltzer Water
Sunday, September 20th, 2009I want to hang-out with Kool Keith:
Records In The Mail
Friday, September 18th, 2009
I love getting records in the mail. Just got a few new jams that I will be DJing next Saturday, Sept 26th from 2-6 pm at the Hotel Shagri-La over in Santa Monica. Stop by for a swim and a drink.
Photographer Augusta Wood Interview : Anthem Magazine
Friday, September 18th, 2009I just interviewed Augusta Wood for Anthem Magazine and am posting a copy of the interview here:
Los Angeles-based photographer Augusta Wood has a series of new work currently showing at her brother’s (painter Jonas Wood) studio space in Culver City. The show is closing this weekend, and if you live in the Los Angeles area, is well worth a hustle over there to view it before it moves on. Wood’s approach to photography is more that of an artist than a documentarian of moments. Her works often contain words or phrases that interact with the imagery and scene. Her latest series of work, “I Have Only What I Remember,” was shot inside her vacant grandparent’s home, using layerings of projected slides to approximate her memories of the space from her childhood. We sat down with Wood after the opening to find out more about what drives her work, as well as to bring you her suggestions on an end-of-summer reading list. Enjoy!
When did you first start taking photographs? Was there a pivotal moment when you decided that this was something you wanted to pursue as a career?
My parents remember me saying that I wanted to be an artist when I was 5. When I was younger, I drew a lot and started making photographs when I was 10 or 11, but I don’t think I really thought about focusing on photography until I went to art school. I went to Cooper Union [for undergraduate], where you can take any medium you want as long as you fulfill your studio requirements. I took drawing classes, I took photo classes, I took film and video and printmaking. But I ended up gravitating towards photography. It really captivated me. There was something about whole process, the act of looking, thinking about optics, framing, light, working in the darkroom. Then I got my masters in photography and media at CalArts.
Someone once said to me, “If you can’t imagine yourself doing anything else, then you’re doing what you should be doing.” I could never imagine myself doing anything else, so there wasn’t really a question about what path I would take. (more…)
Bert & Ernie “Slaying” It!!!!
Friday, September 11th, 2009
New Skullphone Shirts Available Soon at MOCA(LA)
Friday, September 11th, 2009
Sometimes you have a good idea, but it’s not yours to keep, so you give it to a friend. These Skullphone shirts should be available soon from the MOCA store (online and in reality).
Also In The Works – Collab With De La Barracuda
Wednesday, September 9th, 2009
Can’t show you this one yet, but I’m working with Barracuda on a couple shirt designs for the store.
In The Works – Shoe Collab with Etnies
Wednesday, September 9th, 2009
Here’s a sneak peak at the shoe collaboration I’m doing with Etnies. Should be here early October. Keep a look out here for an imminent shoe giveaway…