BooshmaClot!! Peep yir eers pon dis mix bredren an sistren!!! Put togetha by New Zealander Rude Boy ‘Soul Rebel’, this is without a doubt the best set of reggae I’ve ever heard compiled. A perfect way to start the morning, afternoon, or listen to in the evening – the beauty of reggae. SHABA !!!!!
Categories: Audio, Quote, Stellar Jams
First catching wind of Andy Goldworthy and his site specific environmental sculptures via research on Owen Mortensen (see the post on Mortensen’s work here), I have finally sifted through the archives of the internet and scraped together the collection found below. Growing up and working on farms, Goldworthy has always had a strong tie to the land, and feels natural energies and scenes deeply. Varying in scale and complexity, some of Goldworthy’s creations take days to materialize, and some (melting […]
Categories: Art, Nature, Photography, Reclaimation, Sculpture
Here’s a jolly tune that is sure to make you smile inside and out! You may also recognize this as the origin for the sample of Biz Markie’s (seen above in headdress) popular “Just a Friend” track. YOU GOT IT !!!
Categories: Audio, Stellar Jams
As if part of a modern and hedonistic variant of religion, Russell Nachman‘s make-up wearing Metal-head angels self-indulge into pleasant stupor. Entitled “Palimpsests” (something reused or altered but still bearing visible traces of its earlier form), these demi-gods of partying blend classical stylings (check the gold leaf!!) with booze, cigs, and black magic of the modern day. Very interesting mixture and statement on debaucherous culture and religion by Mr.Nachman. ANGELS KNOW HOW TO PARTY.
Categories: Art, Modern Events, Painting
In the case you feel like this astronaut here, and need a little smile put on your face this Monday afternoon, these cuts should should supply one for ya. Good Luck out there!
Categories: Audio, Stellar Jams
LENS had a small feature on the contenders for the best photographs of the year in categories such as People, Panoramas, Environment, Split Second, etc. Here are some of my favorites, but to see all the finalists, head over to the World Photo Organization’s website.
Categories: Art, Modern Events, Nature, Photography, Photojournalism, Travel
Here is a thought provoking mini-documentary on oil production in North Dakota that exposes the unsavory facets of energy extraction / production and the grunts who make it all possible. SAVAGE.
Categories: Modern Events, Nature, Schumacher, Video
With digital sensor technology now boasting 1000 Megapixel capabilities, photographs taken of vast scenes can be explored with incredible detail. Above is a photo of a upper base camp at Mt.Everest that is taken by a gigapixel camera. Able to zoom in & pick out individual climbers (the feature thumbnail is of the tent camp at the base of the photo you can barely make out in the fully zoomed out image), and view the incredible texture of the glacial […]
Categories: Nature, Photography, Photojournalism, Travel
Aside from having an awesome and unique moniker, Maskull Lassarre is a highly skilled artist that revels in the fine details. Quite conceptual in nature, Lassarre’s works touch on the idea of human potential and the relation between resources and finished products. Please have a look at a selection of his projects below. To see the video of the rock dropping on the piano click here.
Categories: Art, Modern Events, Nature, Reclaimation, Sculpture
GET DOWN WITH IT!! The Funky Penguin dance that is. Alright… so the featured image is more of a Skankin’ Puffin and not a Funky Penguin, but you get the idea. Here are a couple-ah boppin’ funk feel good tunes to pump your Friday up. Happy Weekend all!
Categories: Audio, Nature, Stellar Jams
Capturing Capacity