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December 03, 2005
Lovely adventures in lands far away
Needless to say, I had a rather fun time in New York, albeit short-lived, but that's how it always feels when you visit the Big Apple. So much to do and see and so little money.
I want to share some of the wonderful things that caught my immediate attention during my stay over there, for those of you eager to find out the crazy ass things Amy did. Which add up to zero. Anyways...
01) My totally awesome $4.80 electric green scarf from my new favorite store, Forever 21. It doesn't compare to the fluffiness and comfort of my roommate's handknitted scarf, but it'll do for less cold days. (Also sporting my new electric stripe combination sweater) (Jesus H. Christ! My boobs look huge!!)
02) At the comics and toy store, Forbidden Planet close to Union Square(was that the name of the store) I found this really lovely pop-up book called Animus by artist Seonna Hong. The book was based on her solo exhibition show held a few years earlier. I couldn't find any more images of the actual pages, but here are a few of her other works. Loved 'em!
03)On my stationery hunt I came across an excellent store called Kate's Paperie full of wonderful paper goods, scrapbooking supplies, and even awesome ribbons. I had never heard of this company, Galison, but upon going to their website I fell in love with some of their porducts. Some are very dull looking notecards, the kind you would see a bad Impressionist painting on, but then there are these colorful offerings:
I figured this entry would be image heavy so if you still want to find out more, clickie here! And by here, I mean below.
04) At the same Forbidden Planet store (I still have no idea if that's its name), we came upon a book featuring this very strange and creative photographer, Charlie White. And by strange, I mean like wicked strange! Understanding Joshua was the series that caught my attention (and also his most known). It features a skinny little ugly creature interacting, rather shily and awkwardly, with humans in human enviroments. At first I found the images grotesque and stupid, but I was drawn in to this Joshua, and began to figure out his emotions in all these situations.
Later I find out, White directed Interpol's Evil quirky music video, which you can view at AtomFilms. Way awesome! (Oh and by the way, why in heavens do I not have Antics!?!?!?)
05)On Monday I had the privilege to visit the Museum of Modern Art (commonly known as MoMA), in where I was quite surprised to see an excellent collection of prints from various artists, from Picasso's etchings and drypoints to Robert Rauschenberg's color lithos (btw, I had no idea you could apply color to lithographs, I thought it used exclusivly black ink) and some others in between (like Jean Arp and other people I can't remember). I especially loved these guys right here, titled Stuntman I, II, III, respectively.
There were plenty of beautiful and perfectly cut linoleum prints, and quite frankly, my heart was beating a little too quickly as I entered the print gallery. (oh and by the way, for some reason that I cannot comprehend, I got an A on my Relief Printmaking class, sweet!)
06)And finally, screenprints galore! As you begin your way around the million or so floors (okay 5) at MoMA, the very first thing that caught my eye and forced me to stare for a couple of minutes, were actually screenprints. Some damn good screenprints, by graphic designer Ryan McGuinness (though I believe he dislikes that term...but isn't that what he essentially is... what we all are...?)
Seriously, y'all, check out this guy's website, his artwork is simply inspiring! (especially for graphic design junkies like me!)
More fun stories to come after I watch CSI.... :D
Posted by starmagn at December 3, 2005 11:48 PM
Comments
Ok, this is SO crazy! One of my friends has a blog and put a picture on a post a while ago that looked SUSPICIOUSLY similar to the Seonna Hong pictures you put up, SO, I did a little research and CHECK IT OUT! It's totally her! Crazy how these things happen.
http://transienteclectic.blogspot.com/2005/11/needle-in-hay.html
Posted by: Blondie at December 4, 2005 04:22 PM
Wow thanks for sharing all the pics! Seems like your trip was super great and you got to do lots of fun things =)
Love the pretty stationary and the colorful prints *stares some more*
I always go to Forever 21 when I'm in the US. It's one of my favorite stores too! They have really nice looking stuff at affordable prices, which is a huge plus =P
Posted by: Danwei at December 5, 2005 03:55 AM