Repurpose Glass

I’ve always collected glass bottles…, but more so to put flowers or bath salts in them. I just love Moroccan style vases or glass decanters. definitely interesting shapes and bold colors are always appealing, but simple ball jars with a slight touch of design can catch my eye.  Lately, I’ve been consciously starting to collect glass bottles, repurposing them around my house. Researching glass vs. plastic for my up coming Chocolate event... made me realize I need much more glass in my life… Water taste better out of a glass jars, and who doesn’t love to line their patio or outdoor space with candles and or flowers in simple glass jars. They’re just so many ways to repurpose glass!

John Park

Venice based John Park has been all around town these past few years… Known for his urban aesthetic in a new contemporary art movement. He has  been seen doing live paintings at bars, clubs, galleries. Most recently his latest series was presented at the C.A.V.E Gallery on Abbott Kinney, and will also be seen at Lightning in a Bottle festival on Memorial weekend.

 I was hanging out at Space Monkey’s Creative Agency in Ojai last week and noticed a few John Park Paintings… reminding me how much I love his work of art!

 

http://spacemonkeycreative.wordpress.com/blog-2/

http://www.cavegallery.net/

Santigold: Mike D: Transmission LA (tonight)

If you haven’t caught my latest write up on WELO… Check it out here. Aside from the many happenings for Earth Day weekend, Transmission LA, curated by Mike D ( Beastie Boys) at Geffen Moca will highlight some of the finest artist for a prolific visual and audio concept. Tonight is the opening night… a not to be missed show by Santigold. and for the next 17 days some of Mike’s DJ’s inspirations will be setting the tone for his avant garde style.

Many Moons ago I had the pleasure to work on their music videos and grand royal magazine, so I have no doubt Mike D’s exhibit will be inspiring. While the list of artist are some of the sought out,  I’m truly excited to see the works of  MIKE MILLS, TAKESHI MURATA, JUSTIN LOWE & JONAH FREEMAN, BENJAMIN JONES. 

Here’s the confirmed DJ guest list.  Photos and Set times provided by Avant Garde Diaries  http://www.theavantgardediaries.com/en/events

 APRIL 19: Santigold 8 pm

APRIL 21: Stone’s Throw DJs featuring Peanut Butter Wolf, Dam-Funk, J-Rocc and Jonti

APRIL 26: Jeremy Sole and Egyptian Lover

APRIL 27: Special Guest

APRIL 28: Z-Trip

MAY 3: DJ Harvey and James Murphy

MAY 5: Diplo and Mad Decent Crew

The Opening Night is tonight open to the Public from 8 pm, so you can be sure not to miss Santigold.

http://vimeo.com/40396686

Henna LOVE

While pondering the thought of outfits and adornments to wear for music festival season, I realized.. Wait.. What’s missing?? Aah yes— getting my Henna done. I LOVE Henna art, and usually get some art done before each festival. Henna was regarded for luck as well as joy and beauty. In many countries Henna signifies celebration, and at one point I considered learning henna art because I love celebration, let alone it’s elegant and pensive style speaks to my mystical and spiritual side. 

There are many places to get Henna done, but I usually go to the Indian market on Washington Blvd in Culver City… a place you wouldn’t know did Henna unless you asked the girl at the register…   

Check out these beautiful Henna photos!

Ummm… Eyelashes are WICKED w/ Henna!!!

Amazing Right???!!!  Get your Henna on!!

Colorful Stillness

Darlings,

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

                and certainly the very lovely and talented Kim Bajorek beholds an eye for all things beautiful.

She recently started producing stationary cards of her luscious and colorful photographs!

    

Kim’s photography speaks with much angelic beauty has her.  You Check out her new lovely cards on the her Society 6 page.

http://society6.com/kimbythesea/prints

http://kimbajorekphotography.com

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Speak with no words 

part 2 of 3  (day two…   Rainy dayz!)

  

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 Speak with No Words

part 1 of 3 ( day one- into the random)

A series of photographic expressions 

Hint Mint artist series Featuring Audrey Kawasaki

Harley Cross co-creator of Hint Mint is more than just a breathe of fresh air, he’s been doing something very special…. promoting artist in a clever way. Did you know Hint Mint has a limited edition artist series? Hint Mint curved slide-open tins are used as a canvas for artist to display their work. How cool is that??!

flavors :

(holiday peppermint)

His latest showing, is of artist Audrey Kawasaki , who caught my eye.  Her art is seductive, an arte joven that captures an alluring innocence, with a deep and mystical feeling.

(Chocolate)

Now bringing back memories of his loft parties back in 07’ and picking up one of the Glen Bar series. This isn’t something new,  but still quiet refreshing given the artist he chooses. 

(Pomegranite)

This is definitely one of my favorite series so far… I have no doubt many will feel the same. her work is simply, gorgeous!

 (peppermint)

Which is your favorite??

This series is set to come out Late Spring… May-June. 

Please check out the Hint Mint website for more info and retailers.

 http://www.hintmint.com/

I am so loving her designs!!!!

For more on Audrey’s beautiful art  : http://www.audrey-kawasaki.com   

Audrey’s facbeook page. https://www.facebook.com/audreykawasaki

Create: Fixates Celebrates 10 Years.

Hi! Here’s my last write up on We Love Venice w/ the amazing Michelle Berc, Founder of Create Fixate.

Check it out here or below… http://welovenice.com/2012/02/07/happy-10-yr-anniversary-createfixate-welo-interview-w-founder-michelle-berc/

Happy 10 Yr Anniversary, Create:Fixate! | WELO Interview w/ C:F founder, Michelle Berc

BY MIKKI SAGE · FEBRUARY 7, 2012 · NO COMMENTS
ART + MUSIC, EAT + DRINK, FASHION + LIFESTYLE, GREEN + CHARITY, IN THE SUNLIGHT

This Saturday is Create:Fixate I ART YOU soiree celebrating their 10 year anniversary. It’s hard to believe a decade has gone by, but then again if feels like yesterday when they first started to lay the foundations of their fruitful playground. Create Fixate has become a fixture in the emerging art world with their bi-monthly art and musical showcases. There is always a lot to take in when your enter a Create Fixate space, curated rooms and outdoor backdrops form the stage for a variety of visual and performance art, immersed in the sounds of LA most groundbreaking electronic music. Their network of charitable and outreach programs has also been incorporated into the line up for those rich in passion but falling short on funds. One thing is for sure, C:F has been the center stage for upcoming artists, passionate about changing our perception of art for the last 10 years, and there is no stopping them now.

WELO meets with founder Michelle Berc on her 10 year transformational process of the Los Angeles art and music community.
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WELO: Since many artist reside in Venice, WELO Venice wanted to extend a big congratulations on your 10 year anniversary.
How does it feel?

MB: Thank You! It definitely feels like a major accomplishment and then I think where did all the time go? Create:Fixate has a true grassroots beginning and it’s always been a journey through our multiple stages of growth. We’ve learned so much over the years and I strongly feel we are ready to really fly as we enter into a new era as a nonprofit arts organization.

WELO: What has changed artistically since the start of C:F? Is there something more artist are gravitating towards these days?

MB: We’ve always been known to mash it up both artistically and musically with the curation of each show, so it’s hard to say if artists are gravitating towards any one thing. But I do think the art world has become more open to non-traditional mediums. I also think the LA art community is stronger than ever and it’s because artists like myself started creating our own opportunities rather than relying on the traditional gallery system.

WELO: I remember the earlier years and the loft parties. Did C:F start out as a solo project or perhaps an idea you had over night? Also, When did the transition of it’s success happen? Do you recall that moment or year when you felt established in the Art/Music community?

MB: C:F started from my yearning to exhibit my own art along with wanting a more festive environment to explore creativity. I always had a DJ at my first few art shows. In fact, Andrea Graham who is our music coordinator was that DJ. We were both very much into art and music. I knew when I moved into the loft downtown that I had to take advantage of the space so we gathered our artist and DJ friends and together with our neighbors we opened up our building and had our first art party. It was a hit from the beginning. Everywhere I went people were asking me “When’s the next one?” so I guess the pressure was on… But it was the good kind of pressure. By the third Create:Fixate we had hundreds of people lined up outside our building wanting to get in.  I had to look into getting proper event permits and purchase our first credit card machine to handle art sales (so this might have been my first moment of feeling that “Arrival” state of mind). It all happened so fast and I really don’t think I understood it all as I was always running to keep up with this thing I created called Create:Fixate. Sometimes I call it a beast… But it’s a beautiful beast! For many years we were moving so fast trying to do quite a bit for the community with very little resources. There came a point when I had to pull back the reigns and give this beautiful beast some structure if we were going to have any kind of sustainability.
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.WELO: What are you the most proud of?

MB: The opportunities that have come to be for many artists because of C:F. I’m proud to give an artist their first show and help sell their first art piece. The same goes for turning our patrons into art collectors. Many have bought their first piece of art ever at C:F. Most recently I’m proud of how we work in themes into each show to add a philosophical aspect. Lastly, the community out reach to at-risk youth is near and dear to my heart. I love to inspire people, it’s in my blood.  Whether an emerging artist or a child learning to find their voice through creativity, it brings me so much joy to guide people through their artistic discoveries.

WELO: C:F not only explores art but electronic music. Do you feel you had a part in the way the electronica subculture has resurfaced into the mainstream radar? How do you feel about electronic music these days?

MB: I think the path that electronic music has carved has been a very natural progression just like the history of other musical genres. Electronic music cannot be stopped… It is endless because of technology and because of this it will forever be evolving as new sounds are created and electronic music styles merge. Currently it seems like there are a gazillion subgenres..   Culture is a living and breathing energy that we subconsciously gravitate and evolve with. There will always be forward thinkers or for better words taste makers that will take lead on introducing new music, art, sports, or any other lifestyle to the greater public. There are the innovators (aka the creators) and then there are the patrons or explorers that want to be stimulated or inspired. We can’t take full credit but I know we contribute to the flow of current culture.

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WELO: Where will C:F be 10 years from now?MB: I am finally looking forward to pursuing a permanent space…. But I don’t just want a gallery… I see a building with art studios, a gallery, a social space with class rooms for workshops and kids programming… A space that welcomes collaboration from all creative directions. A space where the most current cultural energy thrives.

WELO: We are looking forward to your next evolution.  Congrats on the 10 year ride, I look forward to I ART YOU (appropriately themed).

MB: Thank you for your patronage… I do it for you and the rest of Los Angeles. 

For more information & more on their 10 yr soiree this Saturday, check out their website & celebration page below:

https://www.createfixate.com/

I ART YOU 10 year celebration page.
https://www.facebook.com/events/253671254703680/

Inspire me

                 drawing by aleisha love

What inspires you?

I was sitting on a hilltop in Topanga cyn yesterday viewing some beautiful land, staring at the 360′ view of  greenery and bright blue skies. It’s January and close to 80 degrees. A few could complain about this hot winter weather but for me I felt blessed. I’m not quite sure if it’s the sunlight soaring it’s positive energy, but every day this week i’ve felt a cosmic force revealing a bit of it’s magic.

a few inspirations noted…

listen to einstein. i do.

this is exactly what i felt and wrote in my journal in my 20′s

my alter ego is a bit wild…

so true.

PICK A COLOR…

Just found this on my pinterst search.. oh my. remarkably I chose Sage color– and the description feel strangely familiar?  I am definitely more logical than emotional.

this is what you are suppose to do:

Look at the colors before reading the description. Pick the one you like the best & read the description.

Hiromi Paper

Known for their high quality paper, variety of stationary art, and devotion customer care. Hiromi Paper will be one of our guest for Last Minute Wishes Pop Up! So excited to check out their unique papermill!

From their blog : John Effner on Bhutan Paper, check out more of his works at the Open Market (One Colorado)

www.hiromipaper.com
blog.hiromipaper.com

Liz Houston’s Photo illustrations

Liz Houston’s mysterious and compelling work will be on display at Last Minute Wishes!

Cards, Illustrations, Photographs! http://photomonium.net/

Outi Art

OUTI  ART ….  just couldn’t resist Outi Harma’s beautiful art work. She’ll be showing and selling her pieces at Last Minute Wishes Holiday Pop Up Gift Shop! Come by!

natural instinct… one of my favorites!

Outi Art: http://www.outiart.com/
Paintings, Graphic Design

https://www.facebook.com/events/186957264731111/

Dec. 20th 6-11pm.@ Studio 1520 SM

Thought of the evening: Forever

Forever:  It’s the single most positive thing I have ever done. It’s not just about spending the rest of your life with someone. It’s about truly committing yourself to your  love, your interest, your work and what you aspire to be. The moment you say “yes” it becomes significant any way you look at it.  think about it?

Forever Begins When You Say Yes,” artwork by the incredible NYC graffiti artist Steve Powers. (See also: blog)