DIY OF THE WEEK

JUST DON'T GIVE A FLYING FUDGE


Soundtrack: You give me something - Jamiroquai

Personal space is very important. It is essential for anyone to have somewhere for letting loose and relax. Long days of hustle and bustle need to be balanced with serenity.

It says a lot about someone's personality. What you surround yourself with is essentially your comfort zone. 

Mood boards doesn't have to just be something for art school. It can help you visualize and materialize life goals. Not to sound cult-like but never underestimate the power of positive thinking.

Exercise your mind with something creative. Break the mold, remix, discover, dream up, another-synonym-for-create... It really doesn't have to be anything extravagant. 

Mental prison is a silent killer. Personally and socially. Explore everything. Turn your material possessions into something else. Who says a bracelet has to just be a bracelet?

As soon as you step out of your door, you are entering social norm and conformity. Now why should your very own personal space be that way too. 

Happy freedom

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PLACE OF THE WEEK

AN ARTIST IS WHAT AN ARTIST DOES


Soundtrack: Sweet Disposition - The Temper Trap


Do you have an artist friend? If you don't, I recommend you to find one immediately.


It is quite amazing to have a conversation with an artist. The ones that live, eat and breathe it. 
Go into with a wide open mind and you will discover all kinds of 'ish.


PROFILING


Artists have 2 star signs... The astrological one and the artistic one. Of course, as star signs go, it is not always correct and dead on.
Got Sagittarius friends? Are they fiercely independent and impulsive? 
Like painters; when it comes to talking about their work, there aren't many words. Whereas photographers are quite confident and suave.


Musicians are a whole different breed. Jazz musicians are notorious. Their justified arrogance and the illusion of being unattainable is painfully seductive. 


Actors, dancers, writers, sculptures... many many more 'art' signs.


SACRED SPACE


Aside from conversations, visit their studios or wherever they do their work. These are obviously a very personal realm so ask nicely.
You will be essentially entering their mind, down the rabbit hole.

MELANIE LOU


You know when you are in the presence of a great mind. Her artistic trail of thought is quite amazing if you learn to follow it.


Here is a link to one of her installation work
http://artistatworkbkk.blogspot.com/2010/11/conclusion-and-final-installation.html

Follow Mel and her work here:
http://www.facebook.com/MelanieGdelVillar


...Guess you had to be there


Happy searching!


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