June 2011 - Poketo, a photo by LosAngeles/CreativeMornings on Flickr.

Ashley Russell of http://goteama.com/

June 2011 - Poketo, a photo by LosAngeles/CreativeMornings on Flickr.

Dikka shoots great photos! He's also working at Poketo.

June 2011 - Poketo, a photo by LosAngeles/CreativeMornings on Flickr.

June 2011 - Los Angeles Creative Mornings

June 2011 - Poketo, a photo by LosAngeles/CreativeMornings on Flickr.

Checking out Dikka Vega photos from Creative Mornings with Poketo

Beats

Beat Box Artist, Pernell Marsh, aka Secret Weapon, just launched some new beats on Sound Cloud. Can't wait to buy the track to listen during my studio sessions and working out. This sound definitely moves my creative flow!

01 Phantom Anthem by SWeapon

Rainbow Machine

How cool would it be to manufacture rainbows?  It would be amazing!  This artist-AKAY has a little mischievousness, but a whole lot of genius.  Imagine the the plethora of double rainbows; no, quadrupedal-zillion rainbows we would see if every graffer had these on their bikes! I found this video on my friend's blog.

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Creative Mornings Los Angeles, Cici's Diary, & Proxart

There are great things going on. I met Cicilia Teng at Creative Mornings Los Angeles where she was snapping photos of the event. She is trained as a stellar web designer who makes her living developing UI for companies, but is integrating her creative vision in photography. She shared with me her current passion project Cici's Diary where she documents people and a handful of objects that best describe them. I am honored to be a participant in her project!

I have also gotten to know Nathan Ryan, who is the Director of the artist-celebrated and artist driven magazine Proxart. Nathan and his team of stellar creatives are working to transform the image and art culture in the suburbs. They began actualizing their vision in 2007 and are bootstrapping their operation in Santa Clarita. Both these artists are pursuing their passions and are creating some thought provoking art that will surely appease your art cravings. Their creative action inspires me!
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Arm & Hässlich feat. soihe - Unperfektion - Animationsvideo!!

I found this great animated music video on the Dossier Journal. Great sound compilations and artistry all around. These kids rock!

5ing is up, but no where near complete; and, my DF sculpture is down:( I am looking forward to completing these site setups so I can start adding content! AHHHHHHH, preparation process sucks!

A little clay animation and tunes will ease the mind.

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Sclupture, MicMacs, & Site Development

I feel like such a bad blogger! No new post in over a month, My Bad! I have a huge vision for 2011 and look forward to sharing with you how I will actualize all the goals I have planned.

This past month, I've been working on my new site and blog called 5ing. I will be providing thought-provoking media and Personal Coaching services for those who want to improve their relationship effectiveness in order to change the world by changing themselves for the better!  The site is still in dev-state so bookmark it and come back to view it when it has some clothes on. No peeking!

And, I have plans to convert my sculpture site and this blog to a WordPress site with integrated blog. I will post all the relevant links, so that you are informed.

2011 will be a positive change and root building year for me. I really hope to build a community of people, who are passionate about making unique changes and creative breakthroughs! And, I really hope that you will participate in the conversation!

In the mean time, here is a video exhibit of the great artist Gilbert Peyre's interactive sculptures. His art is utilized in the film titled MICMACS, by one of my favorite film makers, Jean–Pierre Jeunet. Have you seen it? I love it!

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Silk-Screen Christmas

Holy Holidays! Check out this awesome wrapping paper created by a power-house artistic couple.  Eric Nyquist & Kathryn McFarlane, illustrated and, with the help of Lacey, printed limited edition, hand serigraphed holiday wrap. Printed on 100% post-consumer waste craft paper, I'm sure they put more time and creative energy into these rolls than the price tag offers at $10! You can purchase them for a limited time here.

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Flying Green

I was stoked to meet and chat with Ian Ingram at the Little Green sustainability gathering. Ian presented some of his work and everyone walked away from Little Green with more green energy.  I really enjoy this project that Ian made in 2006.

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Andrew the Tornado

I am intrigued by Andrew's studio yard! Such great objects that he orchestrates! Very Cool work!
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Integrative Layers

read here
&
Here.
Dig it.
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Thank You Reggie!

Amazing! I stumbled upon(non-web platform usage of the phrase) Pop! Tech and found Reggie Watts. Do you know Reggie Watts? This is the first time I've heard of him. I feel like I'm out of the loop.  I dig his Genius!

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Making #91

I have completed my work for 100 Hammers!  Working with hammer #91 challenged my perspective and creative process.  Initially, I had a clear visual for how I wanted to present the concepts for the project; however, in the process of making,  I found that it wasn't cohesive with how the materials behaved.  So, along with re-purposing the use of these objects, I had to re-purpose my ideas about how the materials would be combined toward my creative vision.  I was pleasantly surprised by the outcome!
The combining of concrete, leather, and metal enabled me to dynamically celebrate the reuse of hammer #91.  The metal pieces in hammer "#91.2"(leather handle), were salvaged from a scrape yard that ships the pieces off for melting, where they would have found a distinct new purpose.
If 100 Hammers finds enough contribution to host a group show, I will be donating these sculptures to the cause of continuing the inspiration that David gives to his community and other artists.
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Folds & Blue Bellies

If you have ever worked with sheet metal, viewing this kinetic sculpture has stirred your memories. I first experienced similar sound effects as a child when my Uncle T demonstrated the musical inclinations of the hand saw. These sounds also stimulate my memories of stacking and moving sheet metal as I worked for a HVAC company. More fondly are my memories of the sounds I discovered when lifting sheet metal to uncover blue belly lizards. Many hours of my childhood were spent hunting blue bellies!
The distinct folds and movements of this sculpture are equally stimulating. I view this work as portraying two distinct forms, but I acknowledge the fact that it is made of a single piece of metal.
The oscillating movements and unseen vibrations that move between the distinct folds are as mesmerizing to me as they were when I was child.
To my perception, this sculpture communicates associates of individuals and their connectedness. Although autonomously distinct, humans are connected to each other in a variety of ways.  It is not always clear how their connectedness effect their individual movements/actions and the consequential-outcome of their interactions.
Although others may find the noise of this sculpture dissatisfying, I find this sculpture to be a huge success!
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My BackPack is Better

This technology is incredible! Huge potential to advance various disciplines. I look forward to seeing how they will expand its use and availability.
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3D Mist

This software and application blew me away! Extrude, Extrude!
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Film, On Stories

When I think about film and capturing stories on film, I think about the relationships between the actors, the film maker, and the filming process. When I watch the films made by Nathaniel Hansen, I am immediately drawn to the story. If I had to describe what it is about the films that I think make the films so good, I could easily assign value to the people and the stories they tell. However, the clarity of these films as well as the accompanying music must be of equal contributing value. Isn't the presentation and environment which these stories told also intriguing?

I think that the dilemma of assigning value is often resolved by making general statements. "It was an amazing film", is easier said than "it was great story telling, beautiful music, excellent camera angles, etc. I can discuss these distinguishing elements forever and I’m sure those in film school do! I'm envious! I’m sure I’ll write more about the fascinating theme of assigning value in the future! Nonetheless, I hope you enjoy watching Gilbert work and hearing his story as much as I do! God bless him & Nathaniel!
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The Morning Benders

Dig It.
Dug it Here.
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Human Value Beyond War

NPR recently conversed with my friend Ben and showcased some of the work he did in Afghanistan.  Ben is a dynamic Man, whose work inspires me.  In light of his interview, his ambition and effectiveness to communicate his value of humanity and understand the experiences of others is remarkable.

Ben states, "With these images — which are the beginning of a much larger project — I want to show Afghans not as victims of war or as people we are fighting against, but just as people of value. I wanted to show these people and their lives beautifully to help break down the ugly stereotypes we have of Afghans. My goal for the project is to do my part to expand our cultural conversation about Afghanistan beyond whether or not to pull troops out, and instead give viewers a deeper perspective of the country and its people."

 I think that his intention is spot on.  There is proven wisdom to be mobilized by observing humanity and relationships in a holistic-context.  Conflict often makes it difficult to see beyond offensive behaviors.  Creativity is a powerful tool that can redeem the loss which is experienced.  I appreciate Ben's art!

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Salty Pig•Cow•Fish

In making the rounds today,
I came across these sculptural
photographs.  Made with salt
and stencils, these reliefs were
then photographed and enlarged
for display at Salt's Cure. 
Visit Savita Blog to see their work...

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Making "In Awe"

This movie documents the making of a mold for my sculpture, titled "In Awe".
The mold measures approximately 10.5 ft in length. The pipe measures 1.25 in., diameter.
The sculpture to be, is inspired by everything that influences one to look in amazement. For me, it is Heaven ward, and always, the beauty of my wife and the relationship I have with her. This project will be complete when a location for this large work is selected. The sculpture will be concrete or in the medium of the patrons' choice. If you are interested in a limited casting of this work, please email me.
You can see more artwork & updates by following me: dustinfaddis.com, twitter.com/dustinfaddis

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Song Bird

I love his music!
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Soda Wave

The Soda Fountain Installation of Kinetic Sculpture

Reuben Margolin served this sculpture to NASA's JPL.  Constructed by design with the helping hands of Stanford Institute for Creativity and the Arts.  For the past several years, Margolin has been working on similarly beautiful kinetic sculptures.  I'd say this is a more than successful collaboration.  I find the work to be mechanically tranquil and would love a visit with it.

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In Between the Silence

Berrie Sutcliffe's work is working up to genius! 
For those of you who like to brew over a rich roast of philosophy, the following thoughts will steam the pot.

He states, "I was interested in how the viewer perceives "true" randomness, something which is completely outside of our daily experiences. It is only possible to measure such events after they have occurred. I put true in quotes because of my interest in determinism through the implicate order."

Although the work uses motors and and an algorithm Berrie asserts, "It should be noted that the movement of the arms is not algorithmic, due to the fact that they get their data from radioactive decay. The overall program is of course an algorithm, but the movement position of the arms cannot be described in this way. This contradiction is important to the work."

I enjoy the ideas that motivate and describe his work and his observations about reality.  It appears that his definition of “randomness” includes behavior that is has no immediately visual patterns, but can be measured after the action occurs.  I am further inspired to read some of David Bohm’s work, regarding implicate order.

I think that this work is successful at communicating “true randomness”.  I find the work successful in communicating the difficulty which exists in being aware of actions that do not explicitly represent, or appear to have, a pattern of movement/behavior.
Like my coffee, I enjoy art that is philosophically roasted.
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Do the Wave

Faire La VaguePerte de Signal

Jonathan Villeneuve, I like his work.  Attractively-interesting play on the interaction between materials.  I like the sound component and I like how wood pushes wood.

✔ the box ☟ to let me know what you think.
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Be Artacious!

Blue Vase

Hammering it Out

A bear forages for berries and grubs in a field of dense foliage.  Work on a project expresses itself similar to work that a foraging bear does.  Although the intention of that work is different, the process of searching for and finding that protected fruit is similar. 

I began a work for the 100 Hammers project and realized I was searching for the protected fruit.  In light of the inspiration behind 100 Hammers, I was looking for the strain of connection that my work would reflect.  That inspiration is the life and work of David McLaughlin

I chose hammer #91 for its various distinguishing character marks.  Some smears of dirt, paint, grease, and a rustic sheen that a well used piece of metal exhibits captured my heart.

These distinguishing marks tell me stories and they tell me no such stories at all.  One man’s scratch is another man’s stitches.  So, I’m left wanting to know the experiences of  the hammer from David’s perspective. 

I’m also moved by what initially drew me into the project and that is the life of a craftsman and artist, who values working with his hands to give life to objects that would have otherwise been melted down or destroyed.  Like David, my grandfather exhibited the same value in his life and work.

Since I also find great interest in utilizing objects to take on different meaning and function.  I’m inspired to reflect the wear and tear that David and the hammer experienced together.  So, with a little bit of hammering, I will produce the fruit.