Here is a banjo uke that Man Ray used for a sculpture. It's called Optical Illusion, 1946. He made many cool objects - a metronome with an eye attached was one of my favs. He must have liked music. (Photo Credit: from the book "Self Portrait", Man Ray) More about him on Wikipedia . I'm feeling close to him, the dadaists, and the surrealists right now.Monday, February 02, 2009
Man Ray's Objects Include a Banjo Uke
Here is a banjo uke that Man Ray used for a sculpture. It's called Optical Illusion, 1946. He made many cool objects - a metronome with an eye attached was one of my favs. He must have liked music. (Photo Credit: from the book "Self Portrait", Man Ray) More about him on Wikipedia . I'm feeling close to him, the dadaists, and the surrealists right now.
Another Glimpse of New Work
Small detail from "Dragonfly Vanity Waltz", one of the new paintings in my upcoming show at Thinkspace Gallery in L.A. (opens Feb. 13, 2009). Saturday, January 31, 2009
Detail of another painting
Here's a detail of one called "Monkey Love Song". The full painting will be in my upcoming solo show at Thinkspace Gallery, Feb 13.Thursday, January 29, 2009
Weed Smoker's Dream by the Harlem Hamfats 1936
Such a great title for a song that I think I will use it for one of my new paintings (detail in post below). The Hokum Scorchers played "Weed Smoker's Dream" sometimes. I always liked that song! Found it on YouTUBE.
Another Detail of a New Painting
Cropped glimpse of another new painting, "Weed Smoker's Dream" by Amy Crehore That's a large peachtree borer (flying insect).
Adam Koford's New Book
Only a month to go before Adam Koford's new book is officially released, but it looks like it is already doing well on Amazon. You can pre-order the book here. "The Laugh-Out-Loud Cats Sell Out presents the very best of Koford's online archives, alongside 30 new comics produced exclusively for this collection. An introduction by bestselling author and Daily Show correspondent John Hodgman, whose '700 Hoboes' project inspired Koford to create The Laugh-Out-Loud Cats, frames the strips for both the longtime fan and the LOLinitiate."I love these comics.
Check out Adam's great blog
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