David Lynch's Interview Project started June 1st and it looks like it will come out to be a compassionate portrait of America at a rough time. But I have to admit that ever since that Iphone clip, I can't help but bend over laughing every time he opens his mouth. His straight face, odd enuncation, and that goofy ass music is too much for me.
So, this is a promo put out by RVCA featuring Leo Romero, Kevin "Spanky" Long, Josh Harmony, Cairo Foster, Austin Stephens, Ed Templeton, Keegan Sauder, David Reyes, Nestor Judkins & Julian Davidson. I think everyone knows RVCA for their clothes, their Artist Network Program and the ANP Quarterly, but the actual athletes seem to get marginalized in the big scheme of things. And really, it's what they do that inspires a lot of the art that comes out of the ANP.
I really like the notion that skateboarding itself has specific aesthetic decisions that are made at all times when someone is on a board. And what about the influence that skateboarding has had on culture? I wonder if skateboarding should be taken a little more seriously in mainstream circles and more importantly the art world. Anyways, enjoy the promo - you don't have to skate to take a look.
It's the beginning of the end of the quarter and and DAAP is gearing up for DAAPworks with some events as early as this Friday. If you're in Cincinnati you should stop by over the next few weeks and check out the work from all the disciplines. There are two more degrees on display for the first time this year, and the exhibition areas have been extended to accommodate all the work. Claire has a more watercolors for us as well. The first is from the passageway mentioned two weeks ago and the second is titled "Castle Views". Best wishes to everyone for the end of the quarter. ~ TW
Exciting events are afoot this week! Claire's dress is complete and the competition is started. Please go to http://www.brides.com/myweddingplanner/myimages/detail/6437045/ and vote for her. I've included a picture of the dress and her watercolor sketches below. The sketches were the original submission and won her entry to the semi-final stage. The 5 finalists will head to New York in June to see their dress on the runway and have a chance at the grand prize, $10,000! If fashion isn't your thing (don't worry I don't have a clue what most of the dress descriptions mean) we'll get back to Claire's landscapes next week. Happy voting!~TW
Welcome back, for another delightful image from Claire. This week we're back in Annecy and soon we'll be able to see the dress Claire has spent so much time on. She completed the photo shoot for the dress and is picking the final images to submit to the competition. As soon as they are turned in I'll also post them here. Hope everyone is enjoying the delightful spring weather, it looks like it was particularly nice in Annecy while Claire was painting. Till next week.~TW
This is "right outside of the chateau on a spring morning. Since the town was built during the 12th century, there are a lot of little passageways you can find just walking down the street. They usually run into little patios that overlook the city or a garden. I walked up some random stairs and stumbled upon this spot."
