ART ALERT II - Alex McLeod's Dark And Whimsical Worlds

I am totally entwined in exploring art online lately, symptomatic of my general ennui I suppose, and looking for (at least) visual stimulation.

I saw this on Huffington Post* a couple of weeks ago, but just ran across it again and continued to explore the work of Canadian Alex McLeod's amazing digital work. Blown glass & miniatures? Nay, my artsy friends. Digital, all digital.

BE SURE TO CLICK ON THE ABOVE IMAGES TO SEE THEM REALLY BIG!

You can see his bio and fairly small images (but more of them) at Angell Gallery in Toronto website.

But, for now, enjoy a collection of large images at the Huffpost

* Arianna Huffington recently sold her transformational News/Blog source The Huffington Post to AOL, and I'm not sure how I feel about it - at all. I've relied on the Huffpost for worldview news, domestic news from all sides of the political spectrum, as well as enjoying information on style, art,health, travel, entertainment, etc. So far, it seems, mostly the indexes have beem revised, i.e. Arts is now part of Style, etc., but I've noticed the insertion of such categories as "Celebrity Babies"....ugh. Not that I'm above a little mindless drivel (hell I spent years watching "Entertainment Tonight" after work), but this doesn't bode well for a trusted news source. Was it worth the bazillions Arianna?

ART ALERT!! Amazing Artist LIU BOLIN Paints Himself Into Photos

Chinese artist Liu Bolin paints himself into locales and the results are no less than amazing.

From www.bellasugar.com

"Artist Liu Bolin has some truly amazing face and body painting skills. The Beijing-based painter and sculptor has been creating new works worthy of Where's Waldo by painting himself into his surroundings until he's basically invisible. It's amazing how accurate he gets the tones and lines. Want to see just how amazing his makeup artist skills are? Check out the gallery"


Clicking on the Liu Bolin link will bring you to the gallery handling his work with more amazing images and a bio. Clicking on the title of this post will bring you to the BellaSugar.com article.

ENJOY his mastery!

Michael Jackson's 'Smooth Criminal' Cello War Stjpan Hauser and Luka Sulic

Fabulous interpretation of the Michael Jackson classic --- Enjoy!
As always click on the You Tube window title for full screen.

Via the www.HuffingtonPost.com


When the video starts, you have no idea what you're in for. Stjepan Hauser and Luka Sulic- two very talented musicians- have turned a pop classic into an epic and beautiful classical duet with a hard core twist. The harmonies between the cellos are passionate and lively; Hauser and Sulic have created a conversation with their instruments, doing more than justice to Michael Jackson's 'Smooth Criminal.' Don't miss the infectious video below:

Serendipity = 2NE1 A bit of loveliness and soul from Korea

Serendipity is a propensity for making fortunate discoveries while looking for something unrelated, and is one of my very favorite experiences.

On my Google home page I have a wee You Tube window which led me to a GREAT-looking, Goth-ie video of a really lovely, soulful song by whom I assume (grammar police required?) is a Korean pop group - 2NE1. That led me to this live performance of the same song "It Hurts", which led to much chair dancing, and smiling and delight.

The non-performance video is gorgeous and darkly sweet as well.

So, as your occasional music explorer, I recommend sitting back and enjoying 2NE1.

As always, please click on the YouTube window to get the full view screen.

SPACE DEBRIS Monitoring Satellite Set to Launch

The Huffington Post/AP - 09.22.2010

The Space-Based Space Surveillance satellite was scheduled to launch on July 8, but it was grounded by concerns about software in the Minotaur IV rocket and a problem in the rocket's electronics.

Officials said there were no problems in the satellite itself.

It's designed to give the Air Force its first full-time, space-based surveillance of satellites and debris in Earth's orbit. It monitors them for possible collisions.

Launch will be at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. A command center at Schriever Air Force Base, Colo., will oversee day-to-day operations once in orbit.

As renderings of orbital debris show, the Space-Based Space Surveillance satellite has its work cut out for it.




An early 'green' concern of mine was about the debris we humans leave in space.

What colossal arrogance!

So on a somber (with wee pinch of science geekery) note I share this event announcement with you.

When I began to see renderings of what this space flotsam might look like (as in these renderings) I was horrified and fascinated Now, they're sending up a monitoring satellite and we will get to see what exactly is up there. For better or worse.

A Song For Saturday - Ceelo

I haven't posted in quite awhile, but this (and the fact that a good friend talked me into a Facebook page and I've been referring folks to my blog) has inspired me.

Love the Mowtown-y Vibe and the sentiment...lol

I suggest you click on the image (or the post title) to get the full-screen version on YouTube. Otherwise you can't see all the lyrics and they are fabulous!

Speak German? Translation please?

I know the Felina brand of Lingerie, but what the hell is this little film?

Too long/too early for a TV ad? Corporate film about the wonders of structured undergarments? Potential fetish film? It reminds me a little of the German "Nature" films from pre-Nazi Germany, where everyone is strong and blonde and UBER healthy, looking toward tomorrow's skies.

When was it made -- 1950's? Why does he keep smoothing his mustache (smelling his finger?...ewww.) Courtesy of Jezebel ALWAYS a terrific source :))

Anyone who can tell me more gets a fabulous prize!! heh
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLg_3XyXAyc&feature=player_embedded