CLICK HERE TO WATCH PART I
CLICK HERE TO WATCH PART II
CLICK HERE TO WATCH PART III
the interview was for the East End Veterans Group and was filmed and aired on LTV on Nov 3rd 2010 @8:30pm. The work "Divided We Sit" is placed behind us and is used as the catalyst for the discussion to follow... enjoy
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Thursday, November 4, 2010
Monday, November 1, 2010
the great Alber Kahn
"...Each second we live in a unique moment in the universe, a moment that never was before and never will be again. What do we teach our children in school we teach them that 2+2=4 and that Paris is the capital of France, when will we also teach them what they are? We shall say to each of them " do you know what you are? you are a marvel you are unique and in all of the world there is no other that is exactly like you and in the millions of years that have passed there has never been another child like you... you have the capacity for anything, yes you are a marvel and when you grow up can you than harm another, who is like you, a marvel." We must all work we must all work to make this world worthy of its children..." Albert Kahn
minuet 10.10
"...past is of prologue..." w.s The Tempest
If such a statement holds true, which as centuries of time and our continued recycling of Shakespeare's works proves, then we must look at the formation of the human psyche, the origins of a conscious being, there we find aspects of nature and nurture. Turning our attention to the nurturing portion of formative years, more specifically the pragmatic lifestyle and test based education we've received in childhood. A life process that has lead to unattached generations whose lines of communication are a multitude of static one way streets i.e. texting, updating, social networks among others. Regardless of these means of communications intent, they are stifled with statements of an overly preconceived and judgment based society, leaving them to be a graveyard holding unheard cries of desired attention and social acceptance. Where we have connected both opinion and judgment into a singular word, we see our right as reason to wrong another.
Truth, where the wrong are righted and the right are self-knighted...
So often we are asked to state which of these is "right" or uncover the "truth", in order to pass a test or meet a standard that is has been set. Such pragmatic methods set an individual into an existence of duality and practicality, creating pain and pleasure along with the confusion of needs and wants, which are the causes of our greatest sufferings in life. When viewing existence over a large span of collected time (a composition of the past and present) we can see that truth is only relevant to time and space i.e space-time. Knowing this opens up the means of progress and productivity, because if truth is not certain then we need not fall short at right or wrong however continue the climb towards what can be.
1+1=2 is a known fact, to a person whom is aware or has encountered this knowledge, however 1+1=2 does not equal 2 because science and math also tell us that everything truly exists on a subatomic level there is no difference between 1 or 1 or 2 they are all the same. The conclusion that we are looking for here is not to through ourselves into the chaos of nihilism but to take further action in abstracting these known self-created facts to search for the most progressive result leading to a synthesized existence where truth and action are contextually based. Just as we find black and white print on the walls of museums, instilling context upon the works to follow, arts current state of complexity and over justification speaks to both the work and the call of society.
In art we find that one is pragmatic in order to be abstract (setting a very specific goal to answer a question or convey a meaning) however the process and result of art is more often abstract as smaller practical elements enter to further facilitate the final result. Changing the context to science and math (more pragmatic based fields ) we flip the para-dime and use abstract ideas to create goals they will in turn act as a catalyst in the creation of new methods in achieving.
Whilst our current points of right and wrong stand we shall then continue to follow dead ends due to self inflicted terms of absolutes...
This self imposed finite structure possesses a serious predicament to life, that is, that life's only absolute is that nothing is absolute. Creating an "always" that does not exist, through recognizing that it is not left or right however infinite in options leads to a furthered discussion and uncovering of the best possible decision to which take action upon. We ask ourselves to construct a reality of boxes squares and ridged angles enclosing certain ideas, where life is far more fluid than an stone wall. We must present a more visionary concept to our reality and construct such a vision into reality.
The lacking in our species is the nature of our existence, which in part is a constructed box yet, equally if not greater an abstract being.
The mere presence of our created forms is abstract, there is little that is human that is found in nature, our construct has been abstracted from nature. We pulled everything out labeled, weighed measured and studied to create our entirety, which is not to say is a bad thing, however doing so in the naivety of the simple facts of existence our actions where taken with mal-intent. The beauty of the current space-time is that we aware of such information and can end our blind stumble turning it to walk taken with intent and purpose, especially through reaching the youth. Creating future generations of humans who view there world as a vast plane of where impossible is an unknown word and challenges are met with enthusiasm.
It is here in the land of hope amidst this confusion that afflicts the world that we may continually stifle as a child learning to walk, however with great integrity and persistence must we push forward even if to hit a similar wall. For if we are to live by the notion of better than, we shall remain in a world of great advancements in science, the exploration of man and great wealth, yet oppression, hunger and racial tyranny will continue to plague the world;
our cure
is found in working towards the unattainable
the absolute
the truth.
rfk
If such a statement holds true, which as centuries of time and our continued recycling of Shakespeare's works proves, then we must look at the formation of the human psyche, the origins of a conscious being, there we find aspects of nature and nurture. Turning our attention to the nurturing portion of formative years, more specifically the pragmatic lifestyle and test based education we've received in childhood. A life process that has lead to unattached generations whose lines of communication are a multitude of static one way streets i.e. texting, updating, social networks among others. Regardless of these means of communications intent, they are stifled with statements of an overly preconceived and judgment based society, leaving them to be a graveyard holding unheard cries of desired attention and social acceptance. Where we have connected both opinion and judgment into a singular word, we see our right as reason to wrong another.
Truth, where the wrong are righted and the right are self-knighted...
So often we are asked to state which of these is "right" or uncover the "truth", in order to pass a test or meet a standard that is has been set. Such pragmatic methods set an individual into an existence of duality and practicality, creating pain and pleasure along with the confusion of needs and wants, which are the causes of our greatest sufferings in life. When viewing existence over a large span of collected time (a composition of the past and present) we can see that truth is only relevant to time and space i.e space-time. Knowing this opens up the means of progress and productivity, because if truth is not certain then we need not fall short at right or wrong however continue the climb towards what can be.
1+1=2 is a known fact, to a person whom is aware or has encountered this knowledge, however 1+1=2 does not equal 2 because science and math also tell us that everything truly exists on a subatomic level there is no difference between 1 or 1 or 2 they are all the same. The conclusion that we are looking for here is not to through ourselves into the chaos of nihilism but to take further action in abstracting these known self-created facts to search for the most progressive result leading to a synthesized existence where truth and action are contextually based. Just as we find black and white print on the walls of museums, instilling context upon the works to follow, arts current state of complexity and over justification speaks to both the work and the call of society.
In art we find that one is pragmatic in order to be abstract (setting a very specific goal to answer a question or convey a meaning) however the process and result of art is more often abstract as smaller practical elements enter to further facilitate the final result. Changing the context to science and math (more pragmatic based fields ) we flip the para-dime and use abstract ideas to create goals they will in turn act as a catalyst in the creation of new methods in achieving.
Whilst our current points of right and wrong stand we shall then continue to follow dead ends due to self inflicted terms of absolutes...
This self imposed finite structure possesses a serious predicament to life, that is, that life's only absolute is that nothing is absolute. Creating an "always" that does not exist, through recognizing that it is not left or right however infinite in options leads to a furthered discussion and uncovering of the best possible decision to which take action upon. We ask ourselves to construct a reality of boxes squares and ridged angles enclosing certain ideas, where life is far more fluid than an stone wall. We must present a more visionary concept to our reality and construct such a vision into reality.
The lacking in our species is the nature of our existence, which in part is a constructed box yet, equally if not greater an abstract being.
The mere presence of our created forms is abstract, there is little that is human that is found in nature, our construct has been abstracted from nature. We pulled everything out labeled, weighed measured and studied to create our entirety, which is not to say is a bad thing, however doing so in the naivety of the simple facts of existence our actions where taken with mal-intent. The beauty of the current space-time is that we aware of such information and can end our blind stumble turning it to walk taken with intent and purpose, especially through reaching the youth. Creating future generations of humans who view there world as a vast plane of where impossible is an unknown word and challenges are met with enthusiasm.
It is here in the land of hope amidst this confusion that afflicts the world that we may continually stifle as a child learning to walk, however with great integrity and persistence must we push forward even if to hit a similar wall. For if we are to live by the notion of better than, we shall remain in a world of great advancements in science, the exploration of man and great wealth, yet oppression, hunger and racial tyranny will continue to plague the world;
our cure
is found in working towards the unattainable
the absolute
the truth.
rfk
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Composer, Pianst, Inventor, Theosophist
Alexander Scriabin:
Innovation and controversy seem to follow his highly expressive works, at times composed of subtle dissonance whilst maintaining an idiosyncratic melody to both his symphonic and piano compositions. Achieving simplistic gestures amidst highly rhythmic figures, that every note changes and as in life there is constant variety, which can be interpreted on different levels. Each time a phrase rises make a crescendo and when it falls a diminuendo the most obvious however Scriabin writes for the dynamic difference of each note, and then adjusts these differences to the entirety of the work. Pushing classical music beyond the realm of stage and sound Scriabin, as a persons with synesthesia, began to assert color along with emotional values to each note, i.e the color organ, performed once by the NY Philharmonic in a 1915 showing of Prometheus (The Poem of Fire). Along with color organ is the color wheel and the color keyboard both based on a Circle of Fifths theory.
Prometheus is one of 3 poems which have greatly inspired and in due time be brought to life:
Prometheus "the poem of fire"
The Poem of Ecstasy, whose lengthy poem ends with "I am a moment illuminating eternity....I am affirmation...I am ecstasy."
Mysterium "his unrealized magnum opus... was to have been a grand week-long performance including music, scent, dance, and light in the foothills of the Himalayas that was to bring about the dissolution of the world in bliss." wikipedia
* highly recommend Stokowski's version
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Coventry Fashion Show...
Coventry by Matthew Terry, commissioned a 10ft in diameter by 11ft tall floral sculpture. Pulling from Salem Witch Trial and fairy tales I pieced together the sculpture from tree bark, cedar, cherry, magnolia, a braided 90ft vine, moss and rock...
http://www.fashionologie.com/2830074
http://www.fashionologie.com/2830074?page=0,0,9
http://racked.com/archives/2009/02/17/off_site_coventry.php
http://fashionista.com/2009/02/post_1718.php
http://www.fashionologie.com/2830074
http://www.fashionologie.com/2830074?page=0,0,9
http://racked.com/archives/2009/02/17/off_site_coventry.php
http://fashionista.com/2009/02/post_1718.php
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Birght Lights Big City...
One of the current Black Label collections is "City Brights" containing dark navy blues with bold and vibrant colors in purple, yellow, orange and red.
-Above - patent leather jacket in deep navy with an electric red jersey underneath.
-Below - a vibrantly hued silk habutai
Silk say hello to Metal...
While working with the Ralph Lauren Black Label Fabric Division this years spring summer i had a hands on experience with creating color, quality and composition of the fabrics.
This berry pink is a silk, cotton, metal blend, allowing for the luster and wrinkle of the fabric. The design team chose a beautiful and classic lines to display the material.
This berry pink is a silk, cotton, metal blend, allowing for the luster and wrinkle of the fabric. The design team chose a beautiful and classic lines to display the material.
Bodenner Studio
A glorious and wonderful apprenticeship position has fallen my way, for the past 3 months this new position has opened so many doors and allowed for numerous experiences. I have attached a couple examples of the work, any design you see is actually a three dimensional design, the patterns are actually woven into the fabric, these are not prints. The repeat sizes vary from a small 2"x 2" sq to a full width at 72" wide and over a meter long. We have created capsule collections for interior and exterior design and hospitality, working on a number of interesting projects with amazing designs and truly eco concious.
Leaves- Well this design the leaves are about 3" long if that and the size of the repeat is 48" by 80" Took about a week to accomplish but so satisfying once it w as complete. Hand drawn then placed into Photoshop. This is going to be a Demask.
Leaves- Well this design the leaves are about 3" long if that and the size of the repeat is 48" by 80" Took about a week to accomplish but so satisfying once it w as complete. Hand drawn then placed into Photoshop. This is going to be a Demask.
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Black and Blue thanks to you know who...
While working at Ralph Lauren from the winter through the end of summer of 07, I assisted in the research and development of fabrics for seasonal collections. From pattern and design layout, color selection and matching, also working with international mills (Italy, India, Hong Kong) to achieve new and cutting edge fabrics.
http://www.ralphlauren.com/shop/index.jsp?categoryId=1766615&ab=112007_WBlackLabel
Assisting in daily lab dips of mills' dying processes, recording and maintaining receiving, quality reports, and critiques. I joined the design team in concept designs for 2008 collections, starting with design direction, fabric and color selection, sample making and showroom procedures.
Here are some examples of the work I did while at Ralph, working for both black and blue labels, allowed me to work with a variety of materials and customer profiles.
- Wool Coat
- Metalic Taffeta
- Herringbone Jacket
w/ ribbon soutaching
http://www.ralphlauren.com/shop/index.jsp?categoryId=1766615&ab=112007_WBlackLabel
Assisting in daily lab dips of mills' dying processes, recording and maintaining receiving, quality reports, and critiques. I joined the design team in concept designs for 2008 collections, starting with design direction, fabric and color selection, sample making and showroom procedures.
Here are some examples of the work I did while at Ralph, working for both black and blue labels, allowed me to work with a variety of materials and customer profiles.
- Wool Coat
- Metalic Taffeta
- Herringbone Jacket
w/ ribbon soutaching
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Ozwald Tailoring Co.
Two years ago I started a casual tailoring company, creating handmade bespoke suits for a rang of clients. Here are some photos of completed works and detailed shots of the hand stitching that creates and finishes the garments.
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