Don’t judge people according to their appearance
Ninja April 16th, 2009
Don’t judge people according to their appearance.
by Peter Chmela
Archive for April, 2009
Chris Cunningham’s Gucci commercial
Ninja April 15th, 2009
Oh my gosh, Chris Cunningham creates some brilliant, drool-worthy work! My jaw dropped when Penguin showed me this commercial for Flora, a new Gucci fragrance. Starring Australian model, Abbey Lee, the commercial was shot over four days in a Latvian field of over 20,000 fake flowers. This commercial is so perfect set to a ghostly version of the Donna Summer song, I Feel Love.
Foremost in our minds was a desire to avoid the heroine being perceived as passive or dreamy. We wanted to portray the female as an active character who brings to life in an active way the Flora personality by controlling the nature around her. We also felt it was important to demonstrate a movement of the female from mademoiselle to empowered woman; a woman initially delicate and feminine transforming into someone stronger and more powerful.
– Riccardo Ruini
You can read more about the commercial at DazedDigital.
Related postsPaul Sahre: A Designer And His Problems
Ninja April 15th, 2009
I had the pleasure of meeting Paul Sahre at a talk some 6-7 years ago (I even got a nice silkscreen print from him). He is a truly inspiring, humble graphic designer and a fantastic human being.
I’m so happy that AIGA/NY’s first video podcast features Mr. Sahre and gives us an honest, humorous look at the mistakes and uncertainties of his life and career.
Thank you AIGA and Paul for sharing!
Related postsGraphic designer/photographer: Robbie Powell
Ninja April 15th, 2009
Robbie Powell recently graduated from the Billy Blue College with a Bachelor Of Communication Design. This young talent produces some fantastic design work in addition to some really lovely photographs.
Take a look.
Here’s an interview with Robbie after his graduation:
Related postsTweenbots depend on the kindness of strangers
Ninja April 15th, 2009
Tweenbots is social experiment designed by Kacie Kinzer from the Tisch School of the Arts in New York. This little, cardboard robot travels at a constant speed in a straight line and his goal is get from the North-east of Washington Square Park to the South-west corner. He can only reach his destination with the kindness and aid of New York pedestrians.
The journey the Tweenbots take each time they are released in the city becomes a story of people’s willingness to engage with a creature that mirrors human characteristics of vulnerability, of being lost, and of having intention without the means of achieving its goal alone. As each encounter with a helpful pedestrian takes the robot one step closer to attaining it’s destination, the significance of our random discoveries and individual actions accumulates into a story about a vast space made small by an even smaller robot.
Mission 1: Get from the Northeast to the Southwest Corner of Washington Square Park / time: 42 minutes / number of people who intervened: 29
Moon trailer
Ninja April 13th, 2009
Since Penguin is busy working on his papers, I thought I’d post for him. ^__^ The other day, he showed me the Moon trailer, and it is awesome! As an added bonus, the original score is by Clint Mansel. The film hits theaters June 12th, 2009. I can’t wait!
I’m particularly fond of the computer, GERTY, who uses emoticon faces to express how he’s feeling (he’s like HAL 9000 with a face).
Directed by Duncan Jones and starring Sam Rockwell.
Related postsArtist: Courtney Brims
Ninja April 13th, 2009
Courtney Brims is a self-taught artist based from Brisbane, Australia. She attended the Queensland University of Technology and graduated in 2005 with a degree in interior design. After working as an interior designer for two years, she turned her passion for drawing into a career. Courtney draws inspiration from fairy tales (especially the Grimm Brothers), Victorian illustration (Arthur Rackham and J.M. King), music, childhood memories, Roald Dahl, and Tim Burton.
Purchasing link
+ You can get Courtney Brims prints here
A little Gershwin for your Friday
Ninja April 10th, 2009
Here’s a cheery George Gershwin medley: I’d Rather Charleston, Fashinatin’ Blues, and Promenade.
TGIF,
Ninja
Becky Cloonan signing
Ninja April 10th, 2009
Becky Cloonan will be at That’s Entertainment this Saturday, April 11, from 3 – 7 PM.
There, she will answer questions, sketch, and sign. She will also have some of her nifty books and silk screens for sale, too.
That’s Entertainment is located at 244 Park Ave, Worcester, MA 01609 (map).
Related postsNate Frizzell’s “Lost In The Thicket” print
Ninja April 9th, 2009
Lost in the Thicket is part of a recent series of paintings from Nate Frizzell. The gnarled trees twisting and surrounding the fragile bunny are meant to represent a sense of being overwhelmed and vulnerable.
Details
+ Limited edition of 25
+ 12″ x 15″ signed and numbered
+ Printed on archival textured fine art paper
Purchasing link
+ Get Nate Frizzell’s Lost In The Thicket print, $100
Related links
+ See more of Nate’s work at his website
+ Visit Nate Frizzell’s blog
