Jackson Pollock

I never understood abstract art... till last week. I went for an Art Exhibition at the Whitworth Art Gallery and there were some sketches made by Jackson Pollock. Now, I think he is a real genius.

JP, Lavender Mist, 1950

The pure masterpiece: Number 31

It looks different here doesn't it?!

  

Feels like it's alive! By the way, it's in the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). I'd love to go to New York some day and visit MoMA :)

I have to say that his works will remain controversial. But I am glad that I have learned to like it.

I hope you enjoy it too!

Here are a few quotes by him,

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My painting does not come from the easel. I prefer to tack the unstretched canvas to the hard wall or the floor. I need the resistance of a hard surface. On the floor I am more at ease. I feel nearer, more part of the painting, since this way I can walk around it, work from the four sides and literally be in the painting.

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I continue to get further away from the usual painter's tools such as easel, palette, brushes, etc. I prefer sticks, trowels, knives and dripping fluid paint or a heavy impasto with sand, broken glass or other foreign matter added.

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When I am in my painting, I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It is only after a sort of 'get acquainted' period that I see what I have been about. I have no fear of making changes, destroying the image, etc., because the painting has a life of its own. I try to let it come through. It is only when I lose contact with the painting that the result is a mess. Otherwise there is pure harmony, an easy give and take, and the painting comes out well.

Swedish Eco-Town: The Future of How We should Live

This really is advanced and eco-friendly... Just like how I like it! :)

RYE RYE : M.I.A's (Paperplanes) Protege

Seriously... I think Black People can really shaaakee their booty!! Look at 0.44!! 1.30... Hehe. Amazing

I'm not such a big M.I.A fan, but I think Rye Rye looks cool. I'm not a huge fan of R&B or Hip hop music.

But I strongly support it because of the liberation it gives black people, the move up from their social-economic background. It's really what they have, MUSIC.

How else can they be liberated from their ghettos? I really hope for equality but sometimes, maybe we are just genetically programmed for success or not. There are people out there fighting against the odds, and some of them finally succeed. I applaud their effort. :)

CLEMENS en AUGUST

I have been trying to figure out the brand's name for the past year. I read about once in an online article... browse through their site and forgot about it.

And today, popping into my inbox, an invitation to visit them in London! But alas, I'm not in London. I really wanna go to their 'exhibition'. As they do not have shops around the world, unlike commercial brands like Hugo Boss or YSL...

Theirs shops or should I say display lasts only a few days in major cities around the world. And after customers place their order and their measurements taken. Only will their items of tailored clothing arrive in the post! :)

I am quite into their designs as I find them really clean cut.

F/W 2009 Women's
source: C&A official webpage

F/W Men's 2009. I'm loving the Coat! :)

source: C&A official webpage

F/W 2009 - I think the cut is perfect. The suit is minimalistic but still makes a statement. :)

source: C&A official webpage

CLEMENS en AUGUST - Their official site.

Article on in the Times - Found the site! Read this but forgot about them, Silly me.

C&A

I think I will starting blogging about things I find on the internet and I think it's interesting! So I will not forget.!

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After doing some research... :)

C&A were the Topshop and H&M in the 70s and 80s, offering cheap, cheerful and fashionable apparel for everyone. But competition became stiff in the 90s and C&A were forced to shut down in 2001 in the UK.

Alex Brenninkmeijer, the founder of the brand decided to adopt a different approach. By making the brand more exclusive. He could charge better prices, but without the standard hierarchy of high street chain stores.

His prices are quite reasonable at £400 for a three piece suit, compared to £1200 suit from a traditional high end brand. He is cutting a lot of overhead and rent. He's clothes are displayed twice a year in 

Berlin, New York, Copenhagen, London and nine other cities.

In that case, he can keep his company lean and slim if not more efficient and environmentally friendly too!

Essentially he is in the couture business, but he is not displaying his talents of minimalistic, chic and clean cut designs for mainstream audiences.

His clothes, not mass produced. And clients get to pick what they want. Instead of filtering the clothes in a store. The item will be custom fitted for you and sent to your home! :)

Alex Brenninkmeijer strikes back - The Independent

Alexander Brenninkmeijer, founder of the Clemens en August brand 

© Nadine Fraczkowski & Jonas Leihener

Elie Saab, Lebanese Designer has an amazing house

I have a rough idea of what kind of landscape I want for my house in the future.

I want a horizon pool and well-manicured gardens.

Like this fine specimen in Faqra, Lebanon.

Landscape Architect: Vladmir Djurovic http://www.vladimirdjurovic.com/

Owner: Elie Saab http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elie_Saab

Awards: Residential Design Award of Excellence 2007 - ASLA American Society of Landscape Architects

I can't seem to upload the pictures, but u can get them here.
American Society of Landscape Architects

Study Area2

DSC07188, originally uploaded by collby.

Bed :)

DSC07191, originally uploaded by collby.

The Posters are not mine though... my posters are still with a friend.

I miss my Van Gogh and the pictures I got from Copenhagen.

Dressing Area + books

DSC07192, originally uploaded by collby.

Study Area1

DSC07193, originally uploaded by collby.

Liking the new shelves!!

My New Room... Dressing Table

DSC07194, originally uploaded by collby.

Just got the lilies from Tesco, reduced to 75p from £3.00.

What a steal :) Just put up the mirror today :D

Chain Bridge, Budapest

DSC05536, originally uploaded by collby.

The sun set in the background is quite enticing, gives you a slight nostalgia.

Panoramic view of Budapest from Gellert Hill

DSC05568-1, originally uploaded by collby.

I've been doing some digging in my archives and I've decided to post some of the quality shots I have taken during my travels...

I particularly like this one because the contrast the group brings into the picture and  graffiti on the bench... It speaks for itself and captures the essence of time.

Budapest's Tube Shot

Taken on April 2007, in Budapest with Sony T-5. Edited with Picasa.

I have always liked photography. But somehow I never got round to developing those inner skills.

But some how lately I want to be more in touch with my creative side. Although I did an Accounting degree and am now doing a Law conversion... I am unsure about my future career plans. Maybe I will make this my little hobby.

I like: Fashion, Design, Art, Philosophy but also Finance and the Economy.

I hope you enjoy this picture! :)