Photorealistic Minimalism – Paintings by Nigel Cox
Posted by: notbeige on: January 27, 2010
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Nigel Cox is an Irish born, London based artist whose oil on canvas paintings, in his own words – ‘Focus on the individual, removing them from usually crowded urban scenes and placing them in centre stage. Surprising how much confidence they have when removed from the crowd.’ I think I understand exactly what he means – the figures in each painting seem to come to life and shine more brightly with the absence of a backdrop, almost as if they were performing…
He describes his work, which he refers to as photorealistic minimalism, and his background (including his travels around the world with the Transglobe Expedition) in more detail here, and his blog is here.
An Urban Solitude
The Kuni Inversion
Seer
Autumn Morning
The Black Basque
The Calling
At The Sea Of Cortez
Would anyone like a Google Wave invite?
Posted by: notbeige on: January 26, 2010
Answers on a postcard…
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Twenty Ten
Posted by: notbeige on: January 3, 2010
Happy, Happy, Happy New Year everyone! I hope you all had lots of fun ringing in the new year… I couldn’t have had a nicer one – good music, good company, it snowed, and I even got a kiss at midnight 
It’s been a hell of a decade hasn’t it? I hope it’s been mostly good for you, and I hope you’re all as excited to be heading into a new one as I am. A big thank you to you all for reading my blog, and for your feedback and comments 
So, to start Twenty Ten on a positive note, here’s a little help with your New Years’ resolutions in the form of the 2010 resolution generator over at Monina Velarde’s site ….
Here’s what it told me… ahem
And to get you in the mood, here’s a little tune for the New Year – enjoy
Driving In The Rain… Photorealistic Paintings by Gregory Thielker
Posted by: notbeige on: December 1, 2009
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I think everybody has one genre of art that calls to them more than others, and for me it’s photorealism because it makes me nostalgic in a way that actual photographs can’t. These paintings by Gregory Thielker transported me straight away back to Sunday family drives in the country and Christmas shopping trips into town as a small child, and in more recent years, comfortable silences on the long drives toward and away from lost weekends.
Low Road
Cash Only
Above And Below
Coming To A Complete Stop
Dash
Division
Trace
Junction
Whisper
Under The Unminding Sky
Mass Pike Toll
Toast Messenger by Sasha Tseng
Posted by: notbeige on: December 1, 2009
I never knew I needed one of these little gizmo’s until I discovered it…. the potential uses for this are endless. For instance – just in case you feel you haven’t nagged your children quite enough about doing their homework or cleaning their room, you can now drive the message home via the medium of toast. If your house is being bugged (for reasons which are your own business), sensitive information can still be exchanged silently over breakfast, and the evidence eaten. Have the last word in an argument… I could go on.
Designed by Sasha Tseng. See more on her website and Coroflot profile.
Genius Carpark Graphics by Axel Peemoeller
Posted by: notbeige on: December 1, 2009
This award winning traffic direction design for the Eureka Tower Carpark in Melbourne is by graphic designer Axel Peemoeller. Simple and brilliant…. I’d love to try something like this in my house . Check out more of Axel’s intriguing projects here – even his website is lots of fun to navigate!
Photosculpture by David Meanix
Posted by: notbeige on: November 30, 2009
I’ve been seeing a lot of really cool photosculpture which seems to have surfaced all at once recently, and it always puts me in mind of the amazing art of David Meanix on my favourite show in the world, HBO’s Six Feet Under (which sadly ended in 2005). Davids’ photosculpture, which he has been developing since the early 90’s, was featured in season four of the show (2004), as the work of the character Claire Fisher. I remember being blown away when I saw that particular episode and wishing I could come up with something so inspired and original .
David shares his thoughts about the process of working on his pieces with the individual actors from the show here (scroll down), as well as lots of insights about his work and life in general.
‘David’ – Six feet Under
‘Nate’ – Six Feet Under
‘Ruth’ – Six Feet Under
‘Anita’ – Six Feet Under
The process….
Some of Davids’ other photosculpture work…
Breeding Ground NPR Calendar 2007
Sentinels
Return Of The Goddess
Trappings
Changing Skins
Float
In The Spotlight
New Camera
Sk8bags – Recycled Skateboard Handbags
Posted by: notbeige on: November 30, 2009
Beck(y) Sk8bags are from their range of accessories handmade from recycled skateboards. Each is one of a kind, carrying the original scuffs, scratches and stickers of the boards’ original owner.
Art Glass Doorknobs by Out Of The Blue Design Studio
Posted by: notbeige on: November 30, 2009
Beautiful art glass doorknobs by Out Of The Blue Design Studio, made by their team of highly skilled glass artists. Each piece is handcrafted, so no two will be exactly alike.
Bobby McFerrin At The World Science Festival 2009
Posted by: notbeige on: November 30, 2009
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Bobby McFerrin demonstrates the power of the pentatonic scale at the World Science Festival – amazing stuff.
The event, ‘Notes & Neurons: In Search Of A Common Chorus’ can be seen here on the World Science Festival website – it’s well worth watching in it’s entirety.
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