The Art Of Looking Sideways

A great guide about 'Visual Awareness'. 

Quite extraordinary with the array of quotes, diagrams and illustrations, Alan Fletcher really has created a must read for all budding creatives. I'm particularly interested in studying the imagination so for me it was enlightening to get such a varied view on the subject. 

Chanel Briefcase

Wow.

Endless Forms: Fitz Cambridge

I saw a poster ad for this exhibition whilst on the train to Cambridge. Once there, I made a trip to the Fitzwilliam Museum to check out everything Charles Darwin. The exhibition named 'Endless Forms' interprets the previously unexplored relationship between Darwin's revolutionary theories and late 19th century art. 

One aspect of the display was the expression of the emotions in man and animals. Within this, one featured sculpture in particular that caught my eye was Degas's 'Little Dancer'. Apparently this bronze execution relates to Darwin's theories of man's animal ancestry and it was suggested that Degas even explored the darker side of evolution. 

Overall it was intriguing to see the juxtaposition between art and natural science, and most interestingly the links between the two. 

Strawberry Swing

An amazing music video made using stop animation and chalk drawings....enjoy!

A Living Doll's House

I love this art direction from fashion designer Natalie Wood! 

I recently thinking about McQueen's latest collection and soon to be aired catwalk show..and it got me wondering about the lengths some fashion designers go to come up with an 'attention grabbing' show theme. Here Wood has pushed the boundaries when presenting her quirky label Something. Instead of using a runway, Wood placed her models or living dolls house complete with quaint furniture.

So unique, these themes allow the impossible to be made possible as the fashion business strives to get noticed at whatever cost. Almost like a spectacle, the more theatrical the better... turning the catwalk into a competitive display of creative originality.  

Hot with the chance of a late storm

Sculpture by the Sea is a yearly event that showcases artists work along Sydney’s Bondi to Tamarama coastal walk, The event demonstrates a variety of sculptures and installations provoking much debate. One sculpture that recieved vast attention was a giant melting Mr. Whippy Ice-cream Van, entitled “Hot with the chance of a late storm”. The van was created by Johnathon Kneebone and James Dives from Advertising Agency ‘The Glue Society’. The concept aim is a statement on the perils of Global Warming and with a hefty price tag of $22000, an expensive if deserving cause. 

Nevertheless I have a fascination with the freedom of ambient media.

Alice in Florida's wonderland: Serendipity

I would love to have a cup of tea here! 

This cafe is actually part of the  Boca Raton Resort & Club in Florida.  Opened  in 1954 in New York (on East 58th and later moved to East 60th) by three party-hosting young men, Patch Caradine, Calvin Holt and Stephen Bruce. It is the second only outlet of New York’s super-famous Serendipity 3 with a decor inspired by a setting in Alice in Wonderland. Apparently many celebrities pop in for a cupcake or two.....