Here’s a nice behind the scenes of a print job by Scandinavian design firm Mission Design.
Mission Design specializes in integrated brand building. The agency is recognized as one of the foremost agencies in their field and have developed brands for some of Scandinavia’s leading companies.
“Hydro74 is a Orlando based designer, otherwise known as Joshua M. Smith. The soul purpose of his career is to push the boundries in doing what he feels is relevant to the market as well as extract various elements and trends to be able to offer them up in his own personal work. But let’s be honest. He does what he loves because he loves it. Not because he has to do it, nor is he forced to do it, but rather he is passionate about doing what he does. He firmly believes in having set style tones, yet a sense of diversity to make any various project unique to the demands that are set forth.”
The Paper AK-47 Project is a paper model kit of one of the most successful products of the 20th century, the AK47 (Awtomat Kalaschnikowa). The AK-47 is archetypal of the dark side of the product design world, fueling conflicts throughout the post-WWII globe. Yet its iconic status has led to a popular adoption of its aesthetic and its sparse, instantly recognizable design conveys a strange beauty.The Paper AK-47 Project removes the function of the weapon, using the empty paper shell to play with the power of aesthetics.
The Paper AK-47 comes in a 5 sheet paper model kit + explanatory poster, published by Die Gestalten Verlag. It can be ordered here.
Pamela Love from my previous post also rocks the drums in Sorpio Rising, a fucking rad psych rock band from brooklyn. Check out their tunes here.
“Davidson’s “mirror drawings” have been an integral part of his work for several years. Using watercolor pencil, he draws one side of the image in its entirety, then sprays the paper with water, folds it in half and buffs it vigorously. The paper is sprayed and buffed repeatedly until the drawn half is successfully “printed” on the opposing side, creating a complete, and completely symmetrical, image. No additional drawing is added.
Previously Davidson’s mirror drawings focused almost entirely on faces and included a cast of down and out archetypes, often representing facets of the artist himself – his inner cop struggling to maintain order, his inner miner searching for gems of creative inspiration, his inner biker eager to buck authority and hit the open road. This constant immersion in the idea and creation of mirror images triggered Davidson’s recognition of seemingly symmetrical compositions all around him, from childhood memories to his every day life. Darth Vader in his TIE Fighter screaming through the Death Star trench, Diane Arbus’ “Identical Twins, Roselle, New Jersey, 1967,” and a perfect ice cream sundae are just a few that suddenly gained new meaning, and from Davidson, a new appreciation. And while they were rarely truly symmetrical, Davidson realized that his human mind chose to see them that way, perhaps because their perfection and balance are so soothing and reassuring. The artist began collecting and playing around with these visuals and this notion.
By adopting many of his earlier ideas and directing them outward, Davidson has created a new body of work that is rich with political and social commentary (ranging from a beautiful wedding cake with two happy grooms on top to a Drill Sergeant preparing his troops for war) and nostalgia (including portraits of Kermit the Frog and The Guinness Book of World Records’ Worlds Heaviest Twins), yet doesn’t lose touch with the deep sincerity and irreverent sense of humor that have always been present in his work. Even Davidson’s installation of “Double Stuff,” with all 32 works hung perfectly symmetrically on a single wall, indicates that while he may take the quality of his work and the depth of his obsessions quite seriously, he is still able to poke fun at himself.
Daniel Davidson began his career while still attending San Francisco Art Institute as one half of the collaborative team Beattie and Davidson. After several successful exhibitions and extensive inclusion in museum shows worldwide, Davidson branched out on his own. His work has been shown in solo and group exhibitions at Galerie Schuster in Frankfurt, Pierogi in Brooklyn and the Museum of Contemporary Art in San Diego, to name a few. Davidson currently lives and works in Brooklyn, New York.”
“Started in 2008, an artisan hub for designer information and fashion resource, Assembly New York is a mens and womens boutique focusing on international and otherwise hard-to-find luxury labels alongside curated vintage and art d’objet. Many of the articles are the result of collaborations with designers and are exclusive to our New York location and website.
In 2009 Assembly introduced the in-house collection, designed by owner Greg Armas. This collection is a unisex and uniform range, combining exclusively natural and historic fabrics in a spirit of a future-primitive instinct; utilizing the organic technology of those survivalists before us. Garments of linen, cashmere, and fine cotton with leather and pure silk details (fur-lined pockets, suede-lined waistbands..) are intended to create comfort and durability, allowing each piece to stand on its own and achieve archival quality. Subtlety is paramount and design details are concealed and personal, available only to the wearer. All garments are handsewn in New York City and are available year round in varying and appropriate fabric selections.”
I was out and about the other day and spotted an unreal necklace that tempted me to don the metal for the first time in a while… then I stumbled across an amazing jeweller, Pamela Love. Whilst checking out her latest lookbook and her stack of colabs I found the piece I went crazy over instore! Check out her work.
“Graffiti related laws are on the table for debate in Western Australian parliament in August/September 2009.
The current government hopes to introduce laws that will make it illegal for stores to sell ‘graffiti tools’ to people under the age of 18. You can access the full bill here: www.parliament.wa.gov.au
If this effects you, its time to have your say and be part of the debate.”
The Propsed Bill
Criminal Code Amendment (Graffiti) Bill 2009
216. Selling graffiti implements to children
(1) In this section
graffiti implement means any of these
(a) a can of spray paint;
(b) a pen, marker pen, or similar implement, that
(i) has a tip over 6 mm wide; and 21
(ii) contains a fluid that is not water soluble and that is capable of marking a surface.
(2) A person who sells a graffiti implement to a child commits an offence and is liable
(a) for a first offence, to a fine of $6 000;
(b) for a subsequent offence, to a fine of $12 000.
(3) It is a defence to a charge of an offence under subsection (2) to prove the accused, or a person acting on behalf of the accused, believed on reasonable grounds that the person to whom the implement was sold had reached 18 years of age.
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More info here: Think First WA
You can access the full bill here: www.parliament.wa.gov.au
“Far away from other catwalks of Copenhagen fashion week, with their “invitation only” shows, Henrik Vibskov took over Søndermarken where he presented his latest collection to anyone who showed up. The award is especially given for the coherence between the collection and the show.
A wide range of colors, materials and styles were displayed. There was clothing that bordered on costume, but without compromising it’s wearability. In every possible way a complete youthful and untamed colection for both men and women. The surprising stage, that only consisted of a tall grassed field surrounded by the tall dark trees of the park, was very appropriate to Vibskov’s collection. In this natural scenery he seated hundreds of beer-drinking spectators and everyone was welcome.
The appetite for a fascinating experience was aroused by the walk to the show location through the lantern lit route of the park. On the way one could see live installations showing ludicrous costumes that Henrik wanted to show – although they weren’t part of this years collection. The smell of incense and dew perfectly suited the content of the show. The music driving the donkeys – and at times the audience – mad, was also suiting. The vibe was more campfire than fashion which was very appropriate. The event was an informal, curious and uplifting moment in Danish fashion when it is at it’s most compelling.” “
cinnamon girl.
the first of many wlt photo shoots.
CHECK IT OUT HERE!!!
photography by gav feilding
styling by poppy baxta
model hannah newman
make-up penny antuar
hair sonya d’adamo
assistant emma batton
