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.02 name: lizzy cummings occupation: professional soul searcher contribution to blü: magazine / website writer location: charlotte, nc describe yourself in 3 words: crazy, sexy, cool favorite dish: anything with rice, beans and cheese favorite you tube video: “lightening bolt” - look it up! most memorable year: this one seems to be the freshest in my mind. what you want to be when you grow up: skinny favorite party city: the one off south boulevard, they have the best goodie bag selection. favorite blog: outsapop (for diy and craft inspirations) what you do to relax: channel my inner chi whilst folding my body into oodles of positions (aka yoga). biggest fear: bed bugs taking over the world. three favorite artists: allen ginberg, andy kaufman, and timothy leary
.03 name: benjamin gelnett occupation: designer contribution to blü: q&a with dabs & myla location: charlotte, nc describe yourself in 3 words: restless, loyal, crunked favorite dish: massaman favorite "you tube" video: dock ellis & the lsd no-no favorite thing about spring: ditch the layers. most memorable year in your life: 2008 was pretty stellar... got some accolades and put together my first legit solo exhibition. what you want to be when you grow up: not a grown-up. favorite party city: savannah, ga. being able to drink in public pretty much rules. favorite blogs: brooklyn vegan, kitschworth, the superficial what do you do to relax: write shitty love songs what is your biggest fear? mediocrity top 3 favorite artists: emil kozak, cooper sanchez, methane studios
.04 name: lauren milahn ettson occupation: freelance journalist / poet / activist / author contribution to blü: no hemp sacks here / intern location: in my mind describe yourself in 3 words: contradictory, introspective, cool, (what can i say? i'm great!) favorite dish: fruit, zucchini, japanese, flintstone push-up pops, and sunday dinner. favorite thing about spring: rebirth, flowers, warmer weather most memorable year in your life: 2003 graduated from high school, first year at ncatsu (classic) what do you want to be when you grow up: stronger, more courageous, more responsible, etc... favorite blogs: don't really blog, i prefer reading credible sources, but shout out to artofficialshop.com and geneticboi.blogspot.com what do you do to relax: listen to music, converse with friends, a glass of wine, pen and paper what is your biggest fear? being successful beyond my wildest dreams, making an irreversible life decision top 3 favorite artists: depends on the day, but today i would say basquiat, erykah badu, and audre lord.
ny at the bergdorf party. i was in a tiny elevator brushing shoulders with anna wintour. it was the first time i was truly starstruck. i think i got teary eyed. what you want to be when you grow up: an assassin favorite party city: vegas favorite blogs: refinery 29, lookbook, coolhunter to name a few. i’m a blog junkie! what you do to relax: workout / lift weights / run biggest fear: childbirth! i still think there has to be a stork! top 3 favorite artists: frida kahlo, ellen von unwerth, brandt peters .07 name: ashley shoemaker occupation: bartender / interpreter contribution to blü: the interview with the talented and beautiful josie morway location: concord, nc describe yourself in 3 words: happy, quirky, curious favorite dish: moroccan pastille favorite "you tube" video: i don't tend to watch favorite thing about spring: the vivid colors and outside get-togethers, (not the pollen) what do you want to be when you grow up: someone who, despite the passing of time, has still maintained her youthful nature favorite party city: lisbon, portugal favorite blogs: simplyrecipes.com, lostamerica.com, thepioneerwoman.com what do you do to relax: read on the hammock, drink mint tea (or both at once) what is your biggest fear? a cage - something that inhibits freedom to roam and explore, while also impeding personal growth top 3 favorite artists: raoul dufy, edgar degas, henri matisse
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.08 name: hannah moore occupation: server at upstream contribution to blü: interview with local artist brandi strickland for issue no.9 describe yourself in 3 words: socially awkward, smart, reserved favorite dish: bun (vietnamese dish) favorite you tube video: that's hard. any "take away show" from my favorite bands are great! favorite thing about spring: the weather and i get to ride my bike! most memorable year: 2009 actually. horrible, but a huge year of change. i like change what you want to be when you grow up: i love this! a scientist favorite party city: i'm not one to "party", and i've only been out of nc twice... so i can't say favorite blogs: paperwistle, booooooom!, juxtapoz what you do to relax: read your biggest fear: running over an animal while driving top 3 favorite artists: deerhunter, tom waits, the sundays. artists: brandi strickland, ray john
.10 name: irene de santis occupation: fashion stylist (but i also work in some fashion boutiques, showrooms, restaurant lounge…) contribution to blü: stylist (the partisan) location: milano describe yourself in 3 words: generous, very emotional, passionate and ticklish (touchy) favorite dish: i hate salt, love ice cream, nutella, seafood, salad and pizza favorite you tube video: depeche mode videos, cult programs of my generation (1980), and also italian artists favorite thing about spring: the atmosphere, the roses most memorable year in your life: 2002 when i met my boyfriend again - again because he was my best friend in my life and i met im after 10 years. what you want to be when you grow up: to be a stylist at a great magazine and to be happy with my boyfriend and cat. favorite party city: in milano, porta venezia, cordusio, brera, marghera street. in the summer i am in fondi-sperlonga - my city, where my parents and the sea are! favorite blogs: easylistening, crimelounge, blogs about music, photographers, and agencies what you do to relax: i watch my favorite disney film and a film with doris day and rock hudson your biggest fear: to be abandoned… top 3 favorite artists: depeche mode, massive attack, muse, totò, martin scorsese, monet…
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CHRISSTUART INTERVIEW BY MATTHEW BROWN
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ANY ARTIST FEELS HONORED WHEN A FAN PUTS HIS/ HER WORK ON THEIR WALLS, BUT WHAT IF THAT ART WAS INKED PERMANENTLY ON ONE’S SKIN? THAT’S A WHOLE NEW LEVEL OF PRIDE THAT QUEEN CITY NATIVE, CHRIS STUART, KNOWS ALL ABOUT. STUART IS PASSIONATE ABOUT HIS WORK AND HIS ADVICE TO THOSE THAT GET TATTOOED REGULARLY OR THOSE THINKING ABOUT GOING UNDER THE NEEDLE FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME!
Hey Chris, would you Take a moment to introduce yourself to the readers who don't already know you? My name is Chris Stuart. I am going on my 13th year as a tattoo artist in Charlotte, NC. Currently I can be reached at Ace Custom Tattoos. When I was about 6 years old, I always tried to draw pictures from skateboard magazines and Mike Tyson, were there any subjects of focus that got you wanting to draw? I believe my grandfather noticed my interest in art before anyone. I remember him putting toys, such as transformers, in front of me and asking me to sketch them. There was never one subject that I loved more than another. I just loved to mimic pieces, and create new work out of what I saw. As a kid, what did you want to be when you "grew up"? That changed from day to day... pro skater, pro BMX rider, musician. I went through a period in my teens where I thought I would be an architect. However, the day I first got tattooed at 16 was the day I knew tattooing was my passion. You're more known for your tattoo work as opposed to your painting, does one give you more personal satisfaction than the other? Painting and designing are both very relaxing and fulfilling for me. Tattooing, on the other hand, is my heart. There is no other art form like it. To see someone so stoked on wearing my art for the rest of their life is the highest honor for me. I push myself everyday to grow. The day that I am bored with tattooing will be the day I quit. Personally, I don't see that happening anytime soon. Do you ever apply techniques you learn from painting to tattooing and vice-versa? Absolutely. One always influences the other. I love pushing myself to try new things in both forms. What is your favorite medium to work with? I really love working with watercolor because it's very close to tattooing for me. Lately, however, I've enjoyed the chance to do some ‘graphics' style work, which for me involves designing with only pen and ink. I love doing all of my design work by hand – no computers involved. Are there any mediums that you want to try out? I have been toying with the idea of working with One Shot to start pin striping. I have been in the hot-rod scene for quite some time, and pin striping is a dying art form. I have much respect for the old school guys that still do it.
Who or what are some of your biggest influences? Music has always been a great influence in my life, personally and professionally. My family and friends have always been a great source of support in my life, and therefore, influenced me in many ways. Is there a piece of art you've created that you would deem your "favorite"? I would have to say, ‘no’ because everything I do, I look at a month later and know I could do better! I am my own worst critic. Did you receive any sort of artistic training, or do you consider yourself self-taught? I did basic art classes through high school, but other than that, I am self-taught. Who are some artists that appeal to you? Since tattooing is my primary form of art, those are the type of artists that I find most appealing. I could go on and on when it comes to naming tattoo artists that have influenced me through their work. What advice would you give to someone considering getting tattoo work done? LOOK AT PORTFOLIOS! Every tattoo artist has their own style, and should have a portfolio to showcase their work. Just because someone tattoos, does not mean they are a good tattooer, or even that their style will match what you are wanting to get. Consider that cheap tattoos aren't good, and good tattoos aren't cheap. You get what you pay for... and remember TIPPING is not a city in China! When you're not painting or tattooing, what typically occupies your time? Going out to eat, and spending time with my lady, Maria, and my dog, Baby Dukes. I love traveling as much as possible, which normally means I'm traveling for work, but I still manage to find some time for fun. Do you have a favorite city that you like to visit? San Diego has been one of my favorites. What would you say is the best part about your job? Having the opportunity to travel as much as I want, while getting to do what I love to do. Is there a least favorite part? Probably the fact that tattoo shops are on every corner now. People are getting into it with hopes of becoming rich or famous over night, instead of focusing on creating great art that will be worn by others for the rest of their lives. I put 100% of my heart into every tattoo I do. To see what some people are doing to others for a quick buck is completely disturbing. The problem is that the typical person off the street thinks that one tattooer is the same as the next, but that couldn't be further from the truth. Do you have any shout-outs, words of wisdom, answers to tests, or anything else you would like to add? I want to shout out to all of my family and friends that have supported me through my entire life. I have been very fortunate to be surrounded by such good people. And remember, "If you sprinkle while you tinkle, please be neat and wipe the seat. If you do a number 2 just be nice and flush the loo."
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DABS+ MYLA INTERVIEW BY BENJAMIN GELNETT
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WE HAD CHARLOTTE DESIGNER, BEN GELNETT, GET UP WITH DABS & MYLA FROM LA TO FIND OUT SOME USEFUL TIPS ON STRONG WORKING RELATIONSHIPS AND WHAT GOES BEST WITH VEGEMITE. HERE'S WHAT THEY HAD TO SAY...
I UNDERSTAND THAT YOU BOTH LIVE IN LA, BUT ARE FROM AUSTRALIA. HOW OFTEN DO YOU MAKE IT BACK? DABS & MYLA: We have been here in Los Angeles for pretty much a year now. We are planning to go home to Melbourne for a quick visit to have a solo show, see our families and crew, paint a few walls, and get some extra work done! Won't exactly be a restful homecoming, but we are really looking forward to it still – it may be a few years before we make it back there again! DO FEEL THAT LIVING IN LA HAS PROVIDED AN ENVIRONMENT THAT’S MORE HOSPITABLE TO YOUR AMBITIONS AND THE WORK YOU CREATE? DABS: Definitely. Don't get me wrong, Melbourne has a great graffiti scene, and a lot of support for the kind of artwork that we make; but LA really has a lot more buzz at the moment! It’s such an amazing environment for contemporary art, pop surrealism, lowbrow art or what ever you want to call it! Ever since we arrived here, we have really felt the difference. I think that vibe also pushed us to push our artwork further and further...and still is inspiring us everyday! OBVIOUSLY GRAFFITI / STREET ART IS A BIG INFLUENCE ON YOUR STYLE, WHAT ARE SOME OTHER FACTORS THAT HAVE SHAPED YOUR APPROACH? DABS: Yeah, graffiti played a big part in the development of our style and still does! In more recent years, there are a lot of things we from which we have taken influence: architecture (of course), a lot of different animators and illustrators from the 40s and 50s, and Mary Blair, especially! She was an illustrator/concept artist for Disney in the day such an amazing artist. She is a real hero of both of ours! MYLA: Also, working together inspires and influences each other in the work we make. DOES SKETCHING PLAY A BIG ROLE IN YOUR PROCESS? MYLA: Of course! We pretty much draw everything first. If we have a drawing (even a thumbnail) of what we are about to do, we know where to begin - where each of us will start, etc. The beginning of our paintings and walls is planned, but when we finish things, we add stuff that never was in the original sketch. HOW HAVE YOUR EXPERIENCES BEEN WHEN WORKING WITH BIGGER BRANDS LIKE ADIDAS AND FILA AS OPPOSED TO DOING MURALS OR INSTALLATIONS?
cool in the sense that usually it all runs relatively smooth! They are usually well organized and they know what they want - which can be nice. And a paycheck never hurt anybody (paper cuts excluded)! But, nothing beats just painting walls for the sake of painting walls! You have total control over what’s happening. No one’s the boss of me at a wall – me! YOU HAVE HAD SHOWS AT NEW PUPPY AND THINKSPACE IN LA, BEEN WRITTEN UP IN JUXTAPOSE AND SNEAKER FREAKER AND ALL THIS WHILE SEEMING TO HAVE A GREAT WORKING RELATIONSHIP. WHAT IS YOUR DEFINITION OF SUCCESS? DABS & MYLA: I think success is being happy with what you do in life and we have fun pretty much every day! Hanging out together and painting – can’t really beat that! ARE THERE ANY PROFESSIONAL OR PERSONAL GOALS YOU HAVE SET FOR YOURSELF THIS YEAR? AND AT THE LEVEL TO WHICH YOU PRODUCE, IS THERE ANY DIFFERENCE AT THIS POINT? DABS: We constantly set pretty high goals for ourselves. We are both super motivated and we like to take on way more work than we can handle! Over the past year we set a lot of goals for ourselves – a lot of which seemed pretty unreasonable! But, without tooting one’s own trumpet, we pretty much smashed all goals for last year! PLENTY HAS BEEN WRITTEN ABOUT YOUR ARTISTIC ENDEAVORS, BUT WE’RE CURIOUS TO HEAR ABOUT WHAT YOU LISTEN TO AND IF MUSIC IS A MOTIVATOR? MYLA: We can’t work without music! We listen to music all day and usually work in our studio from 9am - 10pm. Our poor iPod never gets a break! We like all kinds of music; so we just listen to the iPod on shuffle. We never ever skip Beck, Ween, MF Doom, Pavement, Descendants, NOFX, The Vandals, Brother Ali, Sage Francis and De La Soul. YOUR LOVE AFFAIR WITH VEGEMITE HAS BEEN WELL DOCUMENTED, ANY OTHER GUILTY PLEASURES WE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT? DABS & MYLA: We love donuts, Reese’s peanut butter cups (they don't exist in Australia!?), chocolate covered pretzels and frozen yogurt! ANY WORDS OF WISDOM FOR OTHER WORKING COUPLES OUT THERE? DABS: You have to both have the same work ethic and drive, and really enjoy each other’s company. If you have those two things, then forget about it – two heads are better than one! I never would want to work any other way again... living the dream!
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Delving into exploring the differences between wildness and domestication, Josie Morway found inspiration for her new series, “Theory of relative abundances,� in which she shifts from observing the presence of wild and domestic parts of an environment to relishing the abundance and richness of life itself. Her artwork is well crafted, and the viewer gets the feeling that she puts much thought into a piece before putting the paint brush to paper (or wood panel, or bicycle frame, or..). Ranging from text-laden watercolor pieces to bike painting and car detailing, this traithlete-artist is eager to keep pushing the edges of her ability to find new modes of expression. Enjoy the interview!
Why are you an artist? I think all of those super-confident artists that I mentioned before would say "because I have no choice". In fact, I've heard it said that you should only be an artist if you feel like you have no choice, like it's chosen you. I don't think I can quite bring myself to say that, it's such a grand statement... but it is true that making art is something I've done essentially since I was born, and the drive to do it has never wavered. I was lucky to be born into an artistic family. My mom made maps when I was a kid (and cartography was done by artists and not computers), and my father was actually a wildlife artist who specialized in carving and painting amazingly detailed, realistic birds. I can't overstate how much of an influence on me he was, even though I didn't think I was paying that much attention to his birds when I was a kid. It either seeped in over time, or I was just born with some of his interest and ability... a genetic partiality to feathers. What other artists do you admire? Oh tons of them. I think I tend to admire people for the way they work, less for exactly what their work looks like. I've read a few memoirs by visual artists and been really inspired by their studio practice, process, ideas, without even seeing their work. I'm always really taken by artists who seem uncompromisingly driven and sure of themselves, of the validity of their work. I really admire the work of artists who do graffiti and public installations, work that's responsive to its setting and that tries to be a crucial, living part of the world. I'm a huge fan of Herbert Baglione and a lot of other Brazilian artists. I also like work that involves a lot of line work and text, even straight up calligraphy artists like Luca Barcelona. Probably my favorite artist right now, who straddles the gallery/graffiti line and works with a lot of text, is Jose Parla. I adore his art. Sometimes it baffles me how different my own work is from the work, like his, that I look at most.
How has your art changed with time? I think I've been progressively getting looser, bolder, more colorful, less afraid of abstraction and experimentation. I used to feel like the taskmaster of realism was always hovering over my shoulder and kind of forbidding me to work outside of strict representational art, but I think I'm less limited by that now. At least I hope so. In general I hope that my art does change enough over time... adapt, grow, stay alive. It's tempting to keep doing one thing once you feel good at it, to keep showing it off. But I definitely always want to be operating right at the edge of my abilities, don't ever want to find myself going through the motions. How do you work through times when it is tough to keep working? Good question. Mostly inertia, probably. An object in the habit of working tends to stay at work. But I also know that I really want the reward that can only come from producing more, from working steadily through these ideas. I've never regretted the time spent on a "failed" piece. The only regrets I have are about all of the ideas that escaped my attention before I made them into something, the ideas I never tried because I thought they weren't good enough, or because I let some other claim on my time be more important. What fuel keeps you working? I'm primarily fueled by almonds, Americanos from White Electric coffee, raw honey and graham crackers. Beyond that, probably the same things that fuel anyone to work. The vague feeling that I'm about to discover something great that I just can't put my finger on yet, or finally be able to see and communicate something that's just outside the corner of my vision. I had a friend who once rolled his eyes at something I was worrying about and said, "The best thing that could come of ANY of this is art." Another friend, an artist I really respect, once emailed me simply "Never stop working, ever". I tend to keep those two quotes in mind, and keep things cranking because of them.
Your most recent project, "Theory of Relative Abundances" is at once dreamlike and realistic. Â Can you tell us a bit about it? That's a nice description. And that's pretty much how I approach work... I love digging into the realism of the animals I'm painting and the light playing off of them, really bringing a viewer into a world that has weight and sensory depth. But I take on the rest of the composition in a way that's really intuitive and personal and often hard to explain, almost like a kind of free association on a certain theme. I do a lot of reading when I'm working on a piece, and a lot of the text you see in the work comes directly from quotes, or from jumbled phrases in my mind that somehow connect to the piece. For the last year or so I've been combining images from wildlife and from human society, like mixing images of birds in flight with fragments of signage or elaborate textile and wallpaper patterns, playing with the comparisons and contrasts of "natural" or "unnatural" lifestyles. I've made a whole series of paintings while thinking about the struggle between wildness and domestication that can go on in the environment, in a society, or within an individual person. When I started "Theory of relative abundances" I was still thinking about wildness and domestication. But I also found that I was thinking more and more about how amazingly rich and varied and abundant life can be, and how much depends on our interpretation of it. Whether we greet life with gratitude or trepidation. I did some reading and found out that there's this term, Theory of relative abundances, used by biologists who are studying species that are thriving or endangered. I liked the implications, the relevance to what I was thinking about, and the poetry of it. Again, the connections I make are kind of impulsive and intuitive, and I'm not sure how important they are to the final piece... but that's the background!
"Theory of Relative Abundances" was in the opening of a new exhibition, 'Fresh', at the Thinkspace Art Gallery in L.A. What does it feel like when you get to share your art with the world? Awesome, of course. It's especially exciting to show on the west coast when I live on the east. Every time I have a show far from home I meet some people, and get emails from even more people, whom I would probably never have crossed paths with otherwise. The most interesting thing is how every time my work is shown I end up hearing from a few other artists who send me images of their work, because they think we have a similar approach or just because they want to share it. I love that, getting a broader group of people to talk to about work, not to mention working out an art trade from time to time. Your new projects of working on bicycles and cars are very intriguing. What made you decide to dabble in that? Well, bikes are a huge part of my life and I have a pretty worshipful relationship to them, so I've always been interested in any bike-related projects I can get my hands on. It also just so happens that I'm engaged to this guy Jay Nutini, who has been restoring classic cars and building custom hot rods for most of his life. I had absolutely no knowledge of the car world until I met him, so being introduced to it through his very experienced eyes definitely made me respect all of the craftsmanship and history there, and inspired me to try my hand. In general, so many of my best friends are bike builders, welders, engineers, carpenters. I'm not building a bridge or even a bike yet, but it's really nice to have my hand in these functional arts in even a small way. I want to be a cog in a useful machine, not just spinning around in my own little dreamland.
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What challenges have you experienced in trying different mediums? Probably just adapting my habits... they're pretty deeply ingrained. Like, the real masters of car pinstriping work with long, flexible brushes and create their lines in one fluid motion. It's been a struggle for me to break my habit of working with tiny strokes and miniscule brushes, with my nose one inch from the surface. But a change of media is always good. I'd like to do it more, get out of my comfort zone and work with unfamiliar materials. Learn to weld or do something with fabric. I have a hunch that switching things up helps us all take our work a little less seriously, treat every piece less preciously.
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art Describe the kind of workspace you prefer. I've had lots of different ideas and intentions about studio space, but no matter where I start I always end up with the same kind of space. It has good light, not much furniture, a few big boxes of paint tubes with no caps, a lot of coffee mugs and empty snack plates, and at least one cat. Are there any of your works that have been difficult to part with? Rarely. Not to sound twee, but once I've spent the amount of time I spend working on a piece, it's pretty well under my skin and will in some way always be with me. For the most part I'm just thrilled whenever a piece of mine goes off into the world to have a new audience, and to have a home on a wall that I may never see. I guess I imagine every sold piece being taken care of well, which makes it easier, like giving a puppy up to a good home. Also don't forget my work is on giant sheets of wood. It gets crowded around here fast. Things need to move on! In which museum or gallery would you most like to see your artwork displayed? There are so many. Thinkspace has been fantastic and I love working with them, so I hope more will happen there especially when they move into their new, improved space. This spring I'm also showing in the Judi Rotenberg gallery in Boston, which should be great. There are lots of galleries that I always have my eye on because they show artists who I really admire, like White Walls or the Johnathan Levine gallery. I always dreamed of having a solo exhibition at Deitch Projects, but now the gallery is on its way out as Jeffrey Deitch goes off to direct MoCA. Too late for me! Really, I've enjoyed every show I've had, and look forward to showing in any venue, in any new city, meeting any new audience. It's an excuse to travel, meet people, try new taco trucks. It's the best thing I can ask for from life. What is the most memorable moment you've experienced at an exhibition of your work? I think my most memorable exhibition in general was one at the DeCordova Museum in Massachusetts. They asked me to give a talk one night, which was completely and totally terrifying. While I was standing in front of my work, under gallery lights and in front of all these people, I spotted this one great woman in the audience who was grinning for no apparent reason and nodding at everything I said. I fixed my eyes on her for the rest of the talk, because whether it was intentional or a nervous tick it she appeared to understand what I was saying better than I did myself. 26 blü-magazine.com
Later that night my friend Brian, a really talented sculptor, found the museum's fleet of loaner wheelchairs and did an amazing 360 wheelie in one of them. That was definitely unforgettable. Have you traveled much? I've traveled a lot, and hope I'll always be able to. I love pretty much all forms of transit, love motels, unfamiliar restaurants, esoteric subway maps, all of it. There've been times when I was going on a lot of major trips out of the country, and other times when my travels consisted more of long bike rides, exploring the less-traveled parts of New England. It doesn't seem to matter whether I'm in South America or Vermont, I just love the feeling of taking in views I haven't seen before, sleeping in unfamiliar beds, sitting at some outdoor table with a beer and watching people I don't know go about their lives. How have people you've met on your travels inspired you? I think just by giving me perspective on my own life; both how small and negligible it is as well as how unique and charmed it is. There's something about being in a city full of strangers that brings you more into yourself. Kind of reminds you how wildly different and specific every life story is. I remember walking against the flow of a huge crowd in Montreal once, alone, and feeling like I SAW myself for the first time. As just another face in the crowd... just as random and anonymous but also as valid and capable as the rest of them. I was a teenager at the time, and I think as a teenager simply realizing you exist in the world, and have some obligation to exist as well as you can, is pretty huge. I needed to get out of my own town to do that, to get out of my own head. What music have you been listening to lately while you work? Well. I desperately need new music and welcome all recommendations. For a while I fell into a habit of only listening to NPR and spoken-word podcasts while I worked. A neverending cycle of Studio 360, The Writer's Block, and Jordan, Jesse, Go. I've gotten back into music lately but I'm feeling a little aimless and just letting my iTunes crank on random. If this tells you anything, I just looked at my "most played" stats and the artists listed there are Fever Ray, The National, Aesop Rock, Alina Simone, MIA, Nervous Cabaret, Simian Mobile Disco and Neko Case. I should probably curate my listening more conscientiously. I get so zoned out when I'm working that I've found I can look at a certain part of a painting months later and remember exactly what I was hearing when I painted it. Lyrics, news stories, whatever. It's a little odd, the way it imprints.
Where is your favorite place to people watch? Just about anywhere that has a good view and a good seat. My own porch is plopped right down on the sidewalk of Providence's south side, so it's actually a great place to people watch. Of course, the people I'm watching can watch me there as well. And they can watch me in my kitchen. We really need to buy more blinds. What are three foods that have changed your life? I think that's one of the most difficult questions I've ever been asked. I could talk about food for hours. But for now I'll say... cashew cheese for teaching me that you can get cheese from a nut and therefore just about anything is possible; red wine for teaching me that I have a hugely emotive, excited and gregarious streak, as well as how to get my damn self under control after that streak takes over; and hummus for being my best friend for the first few months when I became a vegetarian, as a kid, and didn't know what else I ought to eat. How do you like to spend your Sunday afternoons? Sunday afternoons are very special. Sunday afternoons are the time when my fiance and I are obligated to be luxurious and decadent. We're a really project-oriented household and we like to over book, so during the week we run our businesses, work on side projects, make art, train, all that. There'd probably be a chance of getting overwhelmed if we didn't designate Sunday for lying around with magazines and ritualistically eating giant vegan cupcakes. On a Sunday morning, I'd love to be out with friends for breakfast or on a long bike ride, but by Sunday afternoon I want to be at home, recentering before the week starts. In which place would you most like to compete in a triathlon? Oh man. This is where I'm supposed to say "Kona, Hawaii" because that's where the Ironman championships are. But in reality I'm so pale I've been told that my skin looks like whatever Vietnamese chefs wrap nime chow in... I think it's rice paper. […] There are triathlons in nearly every town, state and country, nearly every weekend of the year, so the possibilities are pretty endless. I certainly wouldn't mind doing one in Italy. Or Fiji. Maybe Oregon. You tell me, I'll be there. AND LAST QUESTION, Are you training for any upcoming races? Yeah, we just started an "official" training plan. We took a little time off after racing cyclocross this fall, but now we're training to do an Olympic distance triathlon in June. There's a great 10k trail run we'll do before that, too. Aside from those, I'm always interested in the unusual races, like duathlons that involve a 100-yard mud crawl, or 24-hour run relays. Feats of irrationality, if not endurance.
FASHION DURHAM
NO HEMP SACKS HERE! PLAYING DRESS UP WITH VERT & VOGUE.
BY LAUREN ETTSON
WRITTEN BY LAUREN STETTSON
Ever have two amazing things that just never seem to merge properly? Perhaps the freedom of doing what you love, minus the security of a high paying corporate job you can’t stand. Or maybe, you’re dating someone with an irresistible smile that everyone around you finds irresistible too. Or perhaps, you’re engaged in the perfect professional harmony, but your love life and family relationships are sheer chaos. We’ve seen this happen many times, the lack of balance that most humans at some point in time inevitably fall victim to, but it seems someone has finally gotten it right. The good folks at Vert & Vogue seem to have the perfect balance between chic, stylish clothing and green and organic materials and fabrics. I know, I know - a lot of the eco-friendly apparel you’ve seen usually leaves you feeling good about your green initiative, yet slightly ripped off by the pricey unattractive purchase. Well not at this boutique – say goodbye to hemp sacks and hello to smooth sleek silhouettes. Based in Durham, NC, Vert & Vogue is a contemporary ecofriendly boutique inspired by European fashion, but constructed by mostly American designers. Established in 2008, Vert & Vogue strive to make green efforts stylish and multidimensional rather than conforming to the norm of unattractive eco-friendly garments. The owners, Nadira, a French fashionista from Paris, and Ryan, an activist for green endeavors and sharp business savvy, have created a shopping environment where they hope
you will have fun trying on sleek clothing that feels amazing on the skin. The venue is a completely restored tobacco warehouse that gives an organic feel and service that compliments the apparel. “Come play dress up, have a wonderful time; and you’ll be surprised at how good you feel!” exclaims Nadira. Vert & Vogue carries men’s, women’s, and baby clothing and shoes. The baby wear (up to two years old) is completely chemical free. They carry contemporary brands such as Cydwoq, John Patrick Organic, Stuart&Brown, Linda Loudermilk, Modaspia, and AG Jeans. Prices range anywhere from $22 bucks all the way to $600. There’s something for everyone at Vert & Vogue. If you are in the Durham area and looking for an alternative to the mall, as well as a way to contribute to a healthier more sustainable planet - look no further - it has arrived! Mission Statement: To produce an outstanding collection of contemporary, eco-friendly clothing. Where: Vert & Vogue in Brightleaf Square, Downtown Durham, NC Contact: Info@vertandvogue.com blü-magazine.com 27
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Blooming Stump
Tony Moxham and Mauricio Paniagua
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ART ATLANTA
BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE INTERVIEW BY LIZZY CUMMINGS
Meet DF Casa, a Mexico City-based, design duo of Tony Moxham and Mauricio Paniagua – also known as DFC. Their merry view on life is evident through their whimsical designs. Where else can you find glitter unicorn head taxidermy, hot pink ceramic tree stumps covered in butterflies, and life sized handmade folding fruits? Kaleidoscopic in color and psychedelic in character, DFC’s products are anything but predictable. My favorite item is the floral, hand-etched science beakers and graduated cylinders, which showcases a technique called, Arte en Pepita - a dying art in Mexico.
What does DFC stand for? It stands for "DF Casa," which roughly translates to "Mexico City Home." What about Mexico inspires you the most? The city itself (as we love living in big cities), the pace of life here, which prioritizes work a LOT less than New York City - where we were previously living. We also love the country of Mexico with its history, wealth of artisans, our super-talented and creative friends, the colors, the food, and of course, the weather. One word to describe your artwork? MAGIC. Who is DFC’s clientele? We don't have a specific clientele, nor do we like to believe we're making things for a target audience, although we sell mostly in high-end design stores and museum stores throughout the world. You have such a wide range of products. How is this a collaborative process between the two of you? Everything DFC creates is 100% collaborative. All of our design ideas come about through a tennis-like back-and-forth process between ourselves (and sometimes with awesome artistic collaborators that we also like to work with.) We both have separate offices; but when it is time for brainstorming a new collection, ideas are mostly generated in our library or living room, and often with a lot of tequila.
What is your favorite reaction that anyone has ever had to your work? "You guys make me smile." "You're my kind of crazy." Jonathan Adler also recently called us "Scary bitches" – we said, “Thank you.” What’s a new item to look for in your spring/summer 2010 collection? Our new collection for spring/summer 2010 is called SuperFriends because almost every new design in the collection has a face. Hence, we look at these designs as our new friends. Our favorite new designs from the collection are our set of six "MexICON" serving platters, which feature Fornasetti-inspired artwork we created with faces of legendary Mexican icons. Because what we do is rooted in Mexico, incorporating Mexican style, history, and creativity was fun for us to work with some real life Mexican heroes. Do you have an “Only in Mexico” story? Things definitely happen at a different pace here than in other places. Yesterday we received our most recent cable bill, for which payment was due, of course, a week prior. What do you guys do on your days off? We attempt to remain as horizontal as possible. If someone were to write a story on your design duo, what do you think the title would be? "Buy One Get One Free.”
What is your favorite item? We love everything we make. DFC originally began when we felt we couldn't find what we wanted to decorate our new apartment (in Mexico City) with, so we started making our own drink-ware, dinnerware, decorative ceramics and other designs for ourselves. We then thought it would be a fun full-time job, and thus DFC was born.
For more information on DF CASA, check out DFCASA.com
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Tee: Cool, Casual by Slow and Steady Wins the Race Bolero: Vintage Boots: Zara
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ART CHARLOTTE
TWENTY TOO BY LIZZY CUMMINGS
Introducing Twenty-Two, located in the heart of Plaza Midwood, couple Lise Barnett and Rodney Raines team up to bring about a leading-edge art gallery. Featuring state-of-the-art wine, beer and sake, this contemporary spot hosts eclectic artists, where the word taboo is not in their vocabulary.
I’m sure you get this all the time, but why the name "Twenty-Two"? It is a number that comes up every day in our lives… Why did you decide to open a gallery? Plaza Midwood was in need of a gallery… Charlotte was in need of a more subversive gallery… Plaza Midwood was the perfect place! What has your experience been like so far? Twenty-Two has been very well received by the community. Considering the fact that we opened in November, which can be a difficult time of the year for businesses, we feel very fortunate to have done as well as we have so far. We have been very successful with the sale of artwork, which makes us happy, as that is not a common thing to see with a new gallery. What is your long-term vision? What can we expect for the future? The first year of art shows will feature all local artists. Being artists ourselves, we felt it was important to give back to our community and give the local artists a chance to showcase their work. We are officially booked through January 2011 and, as we move forward, we will start to bring in artists from outside the local area. We are striving to build a strong reputation in the art community and to be able to represent artists as a nationally recognized gallery that could be featured in magazines such as Juxtapoz and Hi-Fructose. What does Twenty-Two bring to Plaza Midwood? Art… Booze… Music… Schmooze… Twenty-Two is a place to relax and enjoy a wide selection of wine, beer and sake, OR stimulate yourself with a pot of French press coffee or an espresso drink. You can chill and have a conversation with friends or that special someone. We will be offering free Wi-Fi soon, and baked goods to go with our coffee and hot tea selections, so don’t forget we’re open noon 'til' late for those looking for a comfortable place to hang out. When you were working on the gallery, what aESTHETIC wEre you looking for? A sleek and modern spot with clean lines. The gallery space needed to be brightly lit to showcase the artwork, but we wanted the bar area to be dimly lit and very cave-like, to provide an ambiance suitable for unwinding from a busy day. 38 blü-magazine.com
Adding to thE PREVIOUS question, what’s your favorite part of the gallery? Visually - The artistry involved in the custom woodwork, metal fabrication and concrete. Special thanks to the artisans who made it all possible; the guys from Reaching Quiet, Tobias, Ben, Carlos, Mills & Eric. Also, thanks to Merrick Earle for the incredible custom lights in the bathrooms. But, we can’t discount the location Plaza Midwood is the best neighborhood in Charlotte and offers such a variety of food, entertainment, and commerce. It is the tightest knit neighborhood family of individuals available in Charlotte. The eclectic mix provides the perfect audience for us to achieve our greater goal of bringing something new and interesting to town. If you could feature any artist, who would it be? That’s a long list – too long to list here… We aspire to bring internationally recognized artists from the lowbrow, outsider art and pop-surrealist movements to the gallery. WHAT TYPE OF ART DO YOU DO? Lise: mixed media, fiber arts & sculpture . Rodney: professional tattooist for the last 13 years. When not creating art on skin, painting with acrylics and watercolor, and commercial work with pens and markers, among other media. What upcoming shows are you looking forward to? We are looking forward to our complete line-up, as each and every show brings something new. The May 2010 show, “SUPER! The Fine Art of Comics”, is an especially exciting show for us because this is a medium not generally celebrated by the fine art world. It is being held in conjunction with the Heroes-Con, and many of the artists who will have work displayed, will be present at the opening and closing receptions. How should an artist looking for a show best approach you? If the artist has a website or photo site that showcases their work, they are welcome to email their information to: twenty-two@carolina.rr.com. Any information they can provide about training, previous experience, shows they’ve participated in, etc. is helpful as well. If they do not have a website or photo site, we prefer for them to provide a CD with photos from their portfolio or body of work. They can drop those off in person or mail them to: TWENTY-TWO 1500 Central Avenue Charlotte, NC 28205
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MILITARY INSPIRED SWEATSHIRT BY LAUREN REMESI FROM SHOP ELLEMM
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WHAT YOU'LL NEED • Sweatshirt or Sweater (we love Haines boys sweatshirt) • 2 yards of gold fabric trim • 2 yards of gold/copper chain in two different link sizes • measuring tape • straight pins • needle and thread • sewing machine (optional)
TO GET STARTED 1. Measure out your chain. Cut a set (2) of three different lengths. Approximately 9 ½” for the longest, 8 ¾” for the middle, and 8” for the shortest. 2.Then thread your needle and feed it through the end of all three chains. 3. Attach the chains to the shoulder, 2” from the center (shoulder) seam. Stitch in place and secure with a knot. Repeat these steps on the opposite side attaching the chains 2” from the center seam.
4. Next you will need to measure the circumference of the sleeve seam and cut your trim the same length. Using straight pins attach the trim along the entire sleeve seam. Taking the needle and thread, hand stitch the trim in place, or run it through a sewing machine.
5. Remove the pins and you have completed one side.
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Look 1 Trousers & blazer: J. Mendel Necklace: Berit Group Shoes: Cesare Paciotti
Look 2 Jacket & shorts: Bottega Venetta Shoes: Brian Atwood Look3 Dress: Max Azria Tights: Wolford Glasses: Balenciaga Shoes: Brian Atwood
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Look 3 Dress &Diane jacket:Von Malandrino Dress: Furstenberg Necklace: Berit Berit Group Bracelet: Group Shoes: Cesare Paciotti Shoes: Bottega Venetta
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CHARLESTON FASHION WEEK IN MARCH, WE HEADED DOWN TO CHARLESTON, SC FOR CHARLESTON'S MAGAZINE FASHION WEEK, WHICH FEATURED DESIGNERS, AS WELL AS SOME GREAT LOCAL BOUTIQUES. THERE WERE GOOD SHOWS AND GOOD PARTIES, WHAT ELSE COULD WE HAVE ASKED FOR? CHECK OUT: BLU-MAGAZINE.COM AND charlestonmag.com/ fashionweek FOR MORE IMAGES AND INFORMATION.
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Bl端 Magazine 80s prom party at Dharma Lounge, sponsored by Miller High Life Photos by justin smith
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