January 14, 2009

January 10, 2009

Dirty Librarian Chains - Black Metal Collection

Dirty Librarian Chains; A different kind of jewlery designs, supercool and stunning pieces.



Inspired by the black metal photography work done by Peter Beste, Dirty Librarian Chains designer Susan Domelsmith decided to make a special Black Metal Collection of jewelry that you can see and buy here--> Dirty Librarian Chains - Black Metal Collection


I think it is really creative, and I find the names of the designs real fitting too.

January 8, 2009

∞ The body never lies ∞

The infinite wisdom of Martha Graham.



Aside from people I've met and people I know who of course serve as a rolemodels in one way or another, Martha Graham has been the biggest bank of inspiration in my life. Read a short bit on her life here: Martha Graham short biography



Dramatic, passionate and a pioneer for so many others to follow.

From the book; 'Martha: The Life and Work of Martha Graham' by Agnes de Mille

The greatest thing she ever said to me was in 1943 after the opening of Oklahoma, when I suddenly had unexpected, flamboyant success for a work I thought was only fairly good, after years of neglect for work I thought was fine. I was bewildered and worried that my entire scale of values was untrustworthy. I talked to Martha. I remember the conversation well. It was in a Schrafft's restaurant over a soda. I confessed that I had a burning desire to be excellent, but no faith that I could be. Martha said to me, very quietly,-
"There is a vitality, a life force, an energy, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and because there is only one of you in all of time, this expression is unique. And if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium and it will be lost. The world will not have it. It is not your business to determine how good it is nor how valuable nor how it compares with other expressions. It is your business to keep it yours clearly and directly, to keep the channel open. You do not even have to believe in yourself or your work. You have to keep yourself open and aware to the urges that motivate you. Keep the channel open.. No artist is pleased. There is no satisfaction whatever at any time. There is only a queer divine dissatisfaction, a blessed unrest that keeps us marching and makes us more alive than the others."

Happy birthday Elvis Aaron Presley, Shirley Bassey, Graham Arthur Chapman, Stephen William Hawking, David Bowie and Martine Petra.

January 7, 2009

Freddie Mercury

The greatest voice there ever was!



When I was a young girl I wanted to look exactly like Freddie Mercury. It didn't happen as I wished for, but it doesn't matter, because there could only be ONE Freddie Mercury. His voice tears me up.



A great deal of information and reading about Freddie Mercury <---.

You're missing out if you don't know his voice.

January 6, 2009

Maria Górska ~ Tamara de Lempicka



Of all painters, I have 1 huge favorite; Tamara de Lempicka. I can't get enough of looking at her art. Her paintings are in my apartment, and I just don't have enough wall space to do them all justice, to give them room to be taken in. Some have to be stored for later! Read a short biography here: Tamara de Lempicka short bio



Tamara de Lempicka gallery

January 5, 2009

Food Art

Sushi of course! Exquisite pieces of color and taste to saturate your mind and body with the vision of doing something beautiful.

Resources for making your own, with links to other sites about sushi:
www.makemysushi.com

January 4, 2009

CREMASTER - Matthew Barney

Matthew Barney - The Cremaster Cycle

From seconds to years worth of hearing, looking at and reading about The Cremaster Cycle, going into this adventure creates a neverending ripple of what serves to stimulate:


Photography from Cremaster 5 - www.cremaster.net

Breathe it in:
www.cremaster.net

January 3, 2009

T.

Some people take over all good photos, and have a coupe of really outstanding shots. Then someone like Torsten Richter comes along with his portfolio where each and every shot is a shot you'll remember. Here's a taste:



Copyright Torsten Richter www.myspace.com/torstenrichter

January 2, 2009

Signature

This is so brilliant:

Robin Peters - Dancer - Capitol D

Robin Peters! He is one of the most inspiring and talented dancers out there!
He reminds me of the old, and steps it up into the future. See this short solo from SYTYCD - Scandinavia:



Hope he'll record his works on HD sometime, I am eager to have this on Blu-ray.

Robin Peters webpage --> www.robinpeters.se

January 1, 2009