The 'Colour-In' Dress by Berber Soepboer and Michiel Schuurman brings a playful attitude to interactive fashion, allowing each dress to become a one-of-a-kind piece of wearable art reminiscent of elementary school days. The 'Colour-In' Dress is available for 238 Euro - textile markers included. See Soeboer's website for information on how to order.
Around 6:25 mark, the video switches to an even faster screen shot only fly through. Quite impressive.
Recently obsessed by Kinetic Sketch by Modern Carpentry and Thrid Ave Design. Kinetic Sketch is an ActionScript 3.0 physics based drawing tool with the ability to create remarkable images and patterns. In each drawing session, the user adds shapes filled with either a solid color, image, or webcam video into a two dimensional physical simulation. During the simulation, the shapes trace themselves on the canvas background based on the selected draw mode (normal, speed, or collision). Users can control other various properties during the process, including gravity and negative space, creating a powerful experience.
Visit the Kinetic Sketch or check out a gallery of selected images below.
Felix’s Machines are music making sculptures by artist/musician Felix Thorn. Constructed in Thorn's bedroom, these elegant sculptures facilitate music by translating rhythmic audio structures into a three-dimensional visual show. Felix says,
Although my medium focuses on the development of acoustic sounds, I am continually inspired by electronic music - the countless abstractions act as blueprints for the construction of its acoustic counterparts. I aim to build a space where artificial and dream-like environments can become a reality.
View the video below to see these intricate machines at play and read more about them at www.felixsmachines.com.
Felix's Machines from Felix Thorn on Vimeo.
Washington, DC based installation artist Alexa Meade has a very unique and interesting approach to her acrylic painting. Instead of painting on canvas, she paints on people! Meade applies acrylic paint directly on her subjects making them appear to be a part of the painting. This innovative approach stems from her background in political communications, in which she has a strong interest in the tensions between perception and reality. Meade's installations use paint on three dimensional surfaces of found objects, live models, and architectural spaces to create a perceptual shift in how we experience and interpret spatial relationships. When asked about her thought process by My Modern Metropolis, she says:
I paint representational portraits directly on top of the people I am representing. The models are transformed into embodiments of the artist's interpretation of their essence. When captured on film, the living, breathing people underneath the paint disappear, overshadowed by the masks of themselves.
Wow. I would love to see one of her installations! Check out more photos below.
Photo and video artist Kevin Cooley is based out of Brooklyn, New York, and not only exhibit his photography and video work internationally, but travels at great lengths to capture unique stories and remarkable moments. From shooting light-scapes in Iceland, documenting Mars researchers on a remote island, shooting flares into snowy landscapes, following L.A. production sets at night, and to visiting the famous Filipino dancing inmates; Cooley has a strong repertoire that has taken the notice of high profile clients such as Cisco, Conde Nast Portfolio, Details, GQ, and The New York Times Magazine. Enjoy a selection of his photos below, the interview conducted by Redux Pictures, and be sure to check out a few of the videos mentioned below on his personal website.
How fun!
From the Letter of Jonna Pohjalainen:
"I travelled to work in Pedvale with empty hands. I admired the lovely rural scene and the sunsets of Pedvale. I used local aspen in my work because of its lively forms and beautiful, grey colour. While you sharpen your pencils you can see time passing by. Colours bring joy and happiness in our everyday life. I chose a place of of my work because of the sunsets. You can sit and meditate near my work and look at the sunsets. Without sun there are no colours and life!"
Found at EnvironmentalArt.net. Find out more about Jonna Pohjalainen.
Yesterday fashion lost an irreplaceable force of creativity and innovation. Below is excerpt from McQueen's Spring/Summer 1999 show, a captivating example of not only his astounding ability as a fashion designer; but also McQueen's innate talent to transform a runway into a theatrical performance.
Take a look at Alexander McQueen's 'Robot Paint Dress':
