I love this video because I do this--or something like it--every night.
http://www.bombaybicycleclubmusic.com/
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Currently listening to...
...Bombay Bicycle Club perform the sweet "How Can You Swallow So Much Sleep."
I love this video because I do this--or something like it--every night.
http://www.bombaybicycleclubmusic.com/
I love this video because I do this--or something like it--every night.
http://www.bombaybicycleclubmusic.com/
The Ten Happiest Countries In The World 2012
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, with 24/7 Wall St., have released their annual "Top Ten Happiest Countries In The World" list. What fascinates me is that five--HALF--of the countries in the top ten are Scandinavian countries! What are they doing right? (Could this account for the influx of amazing music coming out of these countries now? ;-) ) Of course they have universal health care, unlike here in the United States (we are, shamefully, the ONLY country in the industrialized world who does not offer health care to its citizens), and they are generally thought of as "Socialist" nations, which makes the brains of the insane conservatives here in the US explode. The Scandinavians must look at the US and shake their heads in disbelief. (To be fair, the US did come in 11th according to the data.) Are any of my readers from the countries on this list?
From 24/7 Wall St.'s news release:
The OECD measured more than 30 sets of data in 11 different categories, including education, health and employment. The study also asked residents of each country to rank, on a scale of 1 to 10, their general satisfaction with their lives. 24/7 Wall St. examined the 10 countries with the highest life satisfaction scores to find the strongest factors related to happiness.
1. Denmark
-- Life satisfaction score: 7.8
-- Employment rate: 73% (6th highest)
-- Self-reported good health: 71% (17th highest)
-- Employees working long hours: 1.92% (4th lowest)
-- Disposable income: $23,213 (15th lowest)
-- Educational attainment: 76% (18th lowest)
-- Life expectancy: 79.3 (11th lowest)
Denmark tops the OECD ranking as the country with the most satisfied citizens among the countries studied by the OECD. At first glance, the reason is not obvious. Denmark ranks no higher than fourth in any of the categories that appear to correlate strongly with overall satisfaction. Yet, in addition to the OECD, organizations such as the World Map of Happiness and the World Database of Happiness have consistently put Denmark at the top of their list of the world’s happiest countries. A high employment rate of 73% and a low percentage of 1.92% of employees working long hours contribute to high satisfaction levels. But overall, it is hard to pin down why those Danes are so darn happy.
2. Norway
-- Life satisfaction score: 7.6
-- Employment rate: 75% (4th highest)
-- Self-reported good health: 80% (8th highest)
-- Employees working long hours: 2.66% (5th lowest)
-- Disposable income: $30,465 (3rd highest)
-- Educational attainment: 81% (tied - 15th highest)
-- Life expectancy:81.2 (10th highest)
Of all the nations examined in the OECD’s report, Norway is among the most financially secure. Of working-age adults, 75% are employed — the fourth-best rate. Also, the average household disposable income is $30,645, the third highest among OECD nations. Norway also significantly outspends almost all other surveyed nations on health care, allocating $5,003 per person per year. This is well above the average for OECD nations of $3,060 per person per year. Norway also has one of the healthiest populations, with a life expectancy of 81.2 years and 80% claiming to be in “good” or “very good” health. Showcasing its economic strength, Norway is able to provide quality public health and education services while maintaining a budget surplus of 162.5% of GDP and an AAA rating from Standard & Poor’s Rating Services.
3. Netherlands
-- Life satisfaction score: 7.5
-- Employment rate: 75% (tied - 3rd highest)
-- Self-reported good health: 77% (11th highest)
-- Employees working long hours: 0.68% (2nd lowest)
-- Disposable income: $25,740 (13th highest)
-- Educational attainment: 73% (15th lowest)
-- Life expectancy: 80.8 (14th highest)
The Dutch government is heavily involved in internal economic affairs, playing a “significant role … pertaining to almost every aspect of economic activity,” according to the U.S. Department of State. Judging by Netherlands’ 75% employment rate — the third highest among those surveyed — this regulated, monitored economy has thrived in recent years. Of those employed, only 0.68% work longer than 50 hours a week — the second-lowest percentage among those surveyed. By contrast, 10.86% of U.S. workers eclipse the 50 hour mark. The Dutch also rank among the top 15 in self-reported good health, life expectancy and disposable income.
4. Switzerland
-- Life satisfaction score: 7.5
-- Employment rate: 79% (1st highest)
-- Self-reported good health: 87% (4th highest)
-- Employees working long hours: 5.87% (17th highest)
-- Disposable income: $27,756 (5th most)
-- Educational attainment: 87% (8th highest)
-- Life expectancy: 82.6 (2nd highest)
The most salient statistic with respect to well-being for the fourth ranked country on the list is employment. Switzerland tops the list in terms of working age employment rate at a whopping 79%. Switzerland also cracks the top five in three other categories: disposable income ($27,756), self-reported good health (87%) and life expectancy (82.6 years). Given these stellar numbers, it is easy to see why, according to the U.S. Department of State, “Switzerland consistently ranks high on quality of life indices.” The Swiss also have very high rates of insurance coverage and computer and Internet usage.
5. Austria
-- Life satisfaction score: 7.5
-- Employment rate: 72% (8th highest)
-- Self-reported good health: 69% (17th lowest)
-- Employees working long hours: 9.02% (10th highest)
-- Disposable income: $27,541 (7th highest)
-- Educational attainment: 82% (tied - 12th highest)
-- Life expectancy: 80.7 (22nd lowest)
Austria stands out in many economic categories. Ranking within the top 10 in both employment rate and disposable income, the Austrians have certainly had some measure of financial success. Disposable income, in particular, stands out as a strong factor in happiness for Austrians. The country’s average annual disposable income is $27,541, while OECD nations average $22,387. This disparity may be in part attributable to the number of citizens working in excess of 50 hours a week, which, at 9.02%, ranks 10th among OECD nations.
6. Israel
-- Life satisfaction score: 7.4
-- Employment rate: 60% (11th lowest)
-- Self-reported good health: 81% (7th highest)
-- Employees working long hours: 18.92% (3rd lowest)
-- Disposable income: n/a
-- Educational attainment: 82% (tied - 12th highest)
-- Life expectancy: 81.7 years (6th highest)
Israelis have a life expectancy of 81.7 years — sixth highest among OECD nations. The country also has a low obesity rate of 13.8%, while 81% of those surveyed report their health to be “good” or “very good.” By comparison, Americans’ life expectancy is 78.7 years, and they also have a higher obesity rate of 33.8% among adults. Despite the constant security concerns in the country, the homicide rate in Israel is in line with the OECD’s average of 2.1 murders per 100,000 people. In addition, 70% of Israelis surveyed feel safe walking home at night. Although Israelis work long hours, with 18.92% working at least 50 hours a week, life satisfaction remains high.
7. Finland
-- Life satisfaction score: 7.4
-- Employment rate: 68% (14th highest)
-- Self-reported good health: 68% (15th lowest)
-- Employees working long hours: 3.66% (8th lowest)
-- Disposable income: $24,958 (14th highest)
-- Educational attainment: 82% (tied - 12th highest)
-- Life expectancy: 80.2 years (16th lowest)
According to OECD figures, the Finns value their free time. They devote 14.9 hours per day to leisure on average, the ninth highest among developed nations. Americans, on the other hand, rank 20th with only 14.27 hours of leisure time each day. Finland also has the eighth-lowest percentage of employees working more than 50 hours per week, at only 3.66%. When they are not working, many Finns like to indulge by taking a sauna — so many, in fact, that a country with a population of 5.3 million has 2 million saunas, much more than the number of cars in the country.
8. Australia
-- Life satisfaction score: 7.4
-- Employment rate: 72% (9th highest)
-- Self-reported good health: 85% (5th highest)
-- Employees working long hours:13.99% (4th highest)
-- Disposable income: $26,927 (9th highest)
-- Educational attainment: 71% (tied - 12th lowest)
-- Life expectancy: 81.8 years (5th highest)
Of the countries with high life satisfaction, Australia’s citizens have comparatively little leisure time. They tend to work long hours, with nearly 14% of the population working 50 hours a week or more. Australians are healthier than most, with a life expectancy of 81.8 years — the fifth highest in the OECD. Additionally, 85% of Australians report their health to be either “good” or “very good.” The national economy has also fared well in recent years, with a post-financial crisis peak unemployment rate of only 5.7%. Presently, the Australian unemployment rate is 4.9%. Another sign of economic strength is the low government debt that stands only at 4.9% of GDP. Comparatively, the U.S. government debt represents 73.8% of GDP.
9. Canada
-- Life satisfaction score: 7.4
-- Employment rate: 72% (7th highest)
-- Self-reported good health: 88% (3rd highest)
-- Employees working long hours: 3.91% (11th lowest)
-- Disposable income: $27,138 (8th highest)
-- Educational attainment: 88% (5th highest)
-- Life expectancy: 80.8 years (13th highest)
Canada’s score of 7.4 has much to do with the success of its health care system, a socialized plan that provides coverage to all of its citizens. As many as 88% of Canadians report their health to be “good” or “very good,” which ranks third among all nations surveyed. Canada also ranks among the top 15 nations in life expectancy. Other factors that may be contributing to Canadians’ high life satisfaction level are education and employment levels. Some 88% of Canadians have at least a high school diploma — the fifth-highest rate among the nations the OECD reviewed. Also, 72% of working-age citizens are employed — the seventh-highest rate. By comparison, Italy — one of the poorer-performing countries in these categories — has a working-age employment rate of 57%, and only 54% of its population has at least a high school diploma.
10. Sweden
-- Life satisfaction score: 7.3
-- Employment rate: 73% (5th highest)
-- Self-reported good health: 79% (9th highest)
-- Employees working long hours: 1.28% (3rd lowest)
-- Disposable income: $26,633 (11th highest)
-- Educational attainment: 86% (9th highest)
-- Life expectancy: 81.5 years (7th highest)
In the OECD’s latest Better Life Index report, Sweden scores 7.3, the 10th-best score. Sweden has a life expectancy of 81.5 years, which is the seventh highest in the OECD. The country has extremely low pollution levels as well. According to the Better Life Index data, 97% of Swedes are satisfied with the quality of their drinking water — the second most among developed countries. The country also has the lowest levels of air pollution in the OECD. In the country, leisure is a priority for the working population as just 1.28% of Swedish employees work in excess of 50 hours per week. By comparison, 10.86% of U.S. employees work that much each week.
The original article can be seen here:
http://247wallst.com/2012/05/22/the-happiest-countries-in-the-world-2/
http://www.oecd.org/home/
http://247wallst.com/
From 24/7 Wall St.'s news release:
The OECD measured more than 30 sets of data in 11 different categories, including education, health and employment. The study also asked residents of each country to rank, on a scale of 1 to 10, their general satisfaction with their lives. 24/7 Wall St. examined the 10 countries with the highest life satisfaction scores to find the strongest factors related to happiness.
1. Denmark
-- Life satisfaction score: 7.8
-- Employment rate: 73% (6th highest)
-- Self-reported good health: 71% (17th highest)
-- Employees working long hours: 1.92% (4th lowest)
-- Disposable income: $23,213 (15th lowest)
-- Educational attainment: 76% (18th lowest)
-- Life expectancy: 79.3 (11th lowest)
Denmark tops the OECD ranking as the country with the most satisfied citizens among the countries studied by the OECD. At first glance, the reason is not obvious. Denmark ranks no higher than fourth in any of the categories that appear to correlate strongly with overall satisfaction. Yet, in addition to the OECD, organizations such as the World Map of Happiness and the World Database of Happiness have consistently put Denmark at the top of their list of the world’s happiest countries. A high employment rate of 73% and a low percentage of 1.92% of employees working long hours contribute to high satisfaction levels. But overall, it is hard to pin down why those Danes are so darn happy.
2. Norway
-- Life satisfaction score: 7.6
-- Employment rate: 75% (4th highest)
-- Self-reported good health: 80% (8th highest)
-- Employees working long hours: 2.66% (5th lowest)
-- Disposable income: $30,465 (3rd highest)
-- Educational attainment: 81% (tied - 15th highest)
-- Life expectancy:81.2 (10th highest)
Of all the nations examined in the OECD’s report, Norway is among the most financially secure. Of working-age adults, 75% are employed — the fourth-best rate. Also, the average household disposable income is $30,645, the third highest among OECD nations. Norway also significantly outspends almost all other surveyed nations on health care, allocating $5,003 per person per year. This is well above the average for OECD nations of $3,060 per person per year. Norway also has one of the healthiest populations, with a life expectancy of 81.2 years and 80% claiming to be in “good” or “very good” health. Showcasing its economic strength, Norway is able to provide quality public health and education services while maintaining a budget surplus of 162.5% of GDP and an AAA rating from Standard & Poor’s Rating Services.
3. Netherlands
-- Life satisfaction score: 7.5
-- Employment rate: 75% (tied - 3rd highest)
-- Self-reported good health: 77% (11th highest)
-- Employees working long hours: 0.68% (2nd lowest)
-- Disposable income: $25,740 (13th highest)
-- Educational attainment: 73% (15th lowest)
-- Life expectancy: 80.8 (14th highest)
The Dutch government is heavily involved in internal economic affairs, playing a “significant role … pertaining to almost every aspect of economic activity,” according to the U.S. Department of State. Judging by Netherlands’ 75% employment rate — the third highest among those surveyed — this regulated, monitored economy has thrived in recent years. Of those employed, only 0.68% work longer than 50 hours a week — the second-lowest percentage among those surveyed. By contrast, 10.86% of U.S. workers eclipse the 50 hour mark. The Dutch also rank among the top 15 in self-reported good health, life expectancy and disposable income.
4. Switzerland
-- Life satisfaction score: 7.5
-- Employment rate: 79% (1st highest)
-- Self-reported good health: 87% (4th highest)
-- Employees working long hours: 5.87% (17th highest)
-- Disposable income: $27,756 (5th most)
-- Educational attainment: 87% (8th highest)
-- Life expectancy: 82.6 (2nd highest)
The most salient statistic with respect to well-being for the fourth ranked country on the list is employment. Switzerland tops the list in terms of working age employment rate at a whopping 79%. Switzerland also cracks the top five in three other categories: disposable income ($27,756), self-reported good health (87%) and life expectancy (82.6 years). Given these stellar numbers, it is easy to see why, according to the U.S. Department of State, “Switzerland consistently ranks high on quality of life indices.” The Swiss also have very high rates of insurance coverage and computer and Internet usage.
5. Austria
-- Life satisfaction score: 7.5
-- Employment rate: 72% (8th highest)
-- Self-reported good health: 69% (17th lowest)
-- Employees working long hours: 9.02% (10th highest)
-- Disposable income: $27,541 (7th highest)
-- Educational attainment: 82% (tied - 12th highest)
-- Life expectancy: 80.7 (22nd lowest)
Austria stands out in many economic categories. Ranking within the top 10 in both employment rate and disposable income, the Austrians have certainly had some measure of financial success. Disposable income, in particular, stands out as a strong factor in happiness for Austrians. The country’s average annual disposable income is $27,541, while OECD nations average $22,387. This disparity may be in part attributable to the number of citizens working in excess of 50 hours a week, which, at 9.02%, ranks 10th among OECD nations.
6. Israel
-- Life satisfaction score: 7.4
-- Employment rate: 60% (11th lowest)
-- Self-reported good health: 81% (7th highest)
-- Employees working long hours: 18.92% (3rd lowest)
-- Disposable income: n/a
-- Educational attainment: 82% (tied - 12th highest)
-- Life expectancy: 81.7 years (6th highest)
Israelis have a life expectancy of 81.7 years — sixth highest among OECD nations. The country also has a low obesity rate of 13.8%, while 81% of those surveyed report their health to be “good” or “very good.” By comparison, Americans’ life expectancy is 78.7 years, and they also have a higher obesity rate of 33.8% among adults. Despite the constant security concerns in the country, the homicide rate in Israel is in line with the OECD’s average of 2.1 murders per 100,000 people. In addition, 70% of Israelis surveyed feel safe walking home at night. Although Israelis work long hours, with 18.92% working at least 50 hours a week, life satisfaction remains high.
7. Finland
-- Life satisfaction score: 7.4
-- Employment rate: 68% (14th highest)
-- Self-reported good health: 68% (15th lowest)
-- Employees working long hours: 3.66% (8th lowest)
-- Disposable income: $24,958 (14th highest)
-- Educational attainment: 82% (tied - 12th highest)
-- Life expectancy: 80.2 years (16th lowest)
According to OECD figures, the Finns value their free time. They devote 14.9 hours per day to leisure on average, the ninth highest among developed nations. Americans, on the other hand, rank 20th with only 14.27 hours of leisure time each day. Finland also has the eighth-lowest percentage of employees working more than 50 hours per week, at only 3.66%. When they are not working, many Finns like to indulge by taking a sauna — so many, in fact, that a country with a population of 5.3 million has 2 million saunas, much more than the number of cars in the country.
8. Australia
-- Life satisfaction score: 7.4
-- Employment rate: 72% (9th highest)
-- Self-reported good health: 85% (5th highest)
-- Employees working long hours:13.99% (4th highest)
-- Disposable income: $26,927 (9th highest)
-- Educational attainment: 71% (tied - 12th lowest)
-- Life expectancy: 81.8 years (5th highest)
Of the countries with high life satisfaction, Australia’s citizens have comparatively little leisure time. They tend to work long hours, with nearly 14% of the population working 50 hours a week or more. Australians are healthier than most, with a life expectancy of 81.8 years — the fifth highest in the OECD. Additionally, 85% of Australians report their health to be either “good” or “very good.” The national economy has also fared well in recent years, with a post-financial crisis peak unemployment rate of only 5.7%. Presently, the Australian unemployment rate is 4.9%. Another sign of economic strength is the low government debt that stands only at 4.9% of GDP. Comparatively, the U.S. government debt represents 73.8% of GDP.
9. Canada
-- Life satisfaction score: 7.4
-- Employment rate: 72% (7th highest)
-- Self-reported good health: 88% (3rd highest)
-- Employees working long hours: 3.91% (11th lowest)
-- Disposable income: $27,138 (8th highest)
-- Educational attainment: 88% (5th highest)
-- Life expectancy: 80.8 years (13th highest)
Canada’s score of 7.4 has much to do with the success of its health care system, a socialized plan that provides coverage to all of its citizens. As many as 88% of Canadians report their health to be “good” or “very good,” which ranks third among all nations surveyed. Canada also ranks among the top 15 nations in life expectancy. Other factors that may be contributing to Canadians’ high life satisfaction level are education and employment levels. Some 88% of Canadians have at least a high school diploma — the fifth-highest rate among the nations the OECD reviewed. Also, 72% of working-age citizens are employed — the seventh-highest rate. By comparison, Italy — one of the poorer-performing countries in these categories — has a working-age employment rate of 57%, and only 54% of its population has at least a high school diploma.
10. Sweden
-- Life satisfaction score: 7.3
-- Employment rate: 73% (5th highest)
-- Self-reported good health: 79% (9th highest)
-- Employees working long hours: 1.28% (3rd lowest)
-- Disposable income: $26,633 (11th highest)
-- Educational attainment: 86% (9th highest)
-- Life expectancy: 81.5 years (7th highest)
In the OECD’s latest Better Life Index report, Sweden scores 7.3, the 10th-best score. Sweden has a life expectancy of 81.5 years, which is the seventh highest in the OECD. The country has extremely low pollution levels as well. According to the Better Life Index data, 97% of Swedes are satisfied with the quality of their drinking water — the second most among developed countries. The country also has the lowest levels of air pollution in the OECD. In the country, leisure is a priority for the working population as just 1.28% of Swedish employees work in excess of 50 hours per week. By comparison, 10.86% of U.S. employees work that much each week.
The original article can be seen here:
http://247wallst.com/2012/05/22/the-happiest-countries-in-the-world-2/
http://www.oecd.org/home/
http://247wallst.com/
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
BEAUTY: Painting--Heather Watts
Heather Watts paints lovely scenes of anthropomorphized animals and although they might seem "cute" and "fluffy" to the causal observer, these pieces are reminiscent of powerful fairy tales and folk lore complete with a dark edge and a possible gruesome outcome.
The Weary Shepherd is heartbreaking, and Pearls Of Wisdom is full of sly humor, but I really love the bottom piece, Tree of Life... and how the protecting angels in the tree have owl heads. This image feels ripe with Jungian archetypes and symbolism.
Top to bottom: New Gods; Pearls Of Wisdom; The Protector; The Weary Shepherd; The Tree Of Life
http://www.heatherwatts.com/
The Weary Shepherd is heartbreaking, and Pearls Of Wisdom is full of sly humor, but I really love the bottom piece, Tree of Life... and how the protecting angels in the tree have owl heads. This image feels ripe with Jungian archetypes and symbolism.
Top to bottom: New Gods; Pearls Of Wisdom; The Protector; The Weary Shepherd; The Tree Of Life
http://www.heatherwatts.com/
BEAUTY: Illustration--Pat Perry
Grand Rapids Michigan is home to commercial and fine artist Pat Perry. He has created work for high profile clients such as Urban Outfitters, Ogilvy and Mather, Fearless Records, K2 Skis, and Bonnaroo. But his personal work (which includes large scale oil paintings) starts with his trusty Moleskine notebook which he apparently takes with him everywhere. This ends up being a kind of visual diary, a journal, an amorphous and dreamlike scrapbook. I was really struck at the freedom, the stream-of-consciousness feeling, and the skill he exhibits in his source material. Do yourself a favor and click on each one of these to better see the fascinating details. Or better yet, go to his website, to the section called PROCESS to see even more examples.
http://patperry.net/
http://patperry.net/
Currently listening to...
...French artist Pegase. I am getting a dream-pop-ish, M83 vibe...
"Without Reasons"
"The Bad Side Of Love"
He is currently unsigned. But not for long I predict.
https://www.youtube.com/user/pegasemusic/feed
http://www.myspace.com/pegaseinthesky
https://www.facebook.com/pegase.fb
"Without Reasons"
"The Bad Side Of Love"
He is currently unsigned. But not for long I predict.
https://www.youtube.com/user/pegasemusic/feed
http://www.myspace.com/pegaseinthesky
https://www.facebook.com/pegase.fb
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
The Singular Hotel
The Singular Hotel is a luxury destination in Patagonia, Chile. Built in a complex of buildings that was once the Bories Cold Storage Plant, the designers of the hotel retained as much of the original structure as possible, while subtly incorporating additions and glass walls as well as indigenous and worn-looking materials. The Plant started in 1915 and operated for seventy years. What I love about The Singular is how post-Victorian and industrial furnishings are placed within a contemporary context.
There are fifty-four rooms and three suites, and all feature wide glass panel windows overlooking the breathtaking Patagonian fjords in Last Hope Sine. The Spa and pool also feature floor to ceiling glass windows that allow for the same view.
http://thesingular.com/puertobories
There are fifty-four rooms and three suites, and all feature wide glass panel windows overlooking the breathtaking Patagonian fjords in Last Hope Sine. The Spa and pool also feature floor to ceiling glass windows that allow for the same view.
http://thesingular.com/puertobories
Concrete Wallpaper
As an interior designer, I am excited at the prospect of using this marvelous new wallpaper product. Designed by professional photographer Tom Haga, The Concrete Wall collection is the result of photographing raw and refined concrete walls, raw cinder block walls, and even graffiti, in locations across Norway. The photographic images are printed onto a high-quality vinyl, making the paper washable, easy to care for, and easy to install (just use regular wallpaper paste!). And the website says that no pattern is ever repeated! I am not sure how that feat is achieved, but even if one found a repeat, it is still a great way to get that industrial/ urban/ loft look anywhere!
http://concretewall.no/concrete-collection
http://concretewall.no/concrete-collection
BEAUTY: Sculpture--Lee Jung
I am at a loss as to how to categorize the neon word work of Korean artist Lee Jung. Neon word sculptures that can be installed in almost any location... then photographed for display. Like the work of light artist Lee Eunyeol, Jung's work seems to have two lives. The first life is the neon word piece itself and then it gets a second life as a photograph where one can see the piece in situ.
http://oneandj.com/portfolio/jung-lee/
http://oneandj.com/portfolio/jung-lee/
iamamiwhoami: "kill"
So she walked into the closet and she has been there the whole time? These other extreme landscapes she has been in are her imaginings...
We saw water on the floor in "sever," we saw a man holding a woman in a closet in "drops," and in "idle talk" we saw her crawl into the closet which led to the desert. The idea of duality is central to this series as we have been given many clues and we have seen Jonna occupy two different sites and states of mind at once.
I understand that this current iamamiwhoami project is drawing to a close. It seems, from what we know so far, that there will be one more song/ video after this. And then the double disc of audio AND video will be out on June 11th!
http://www.youtube.com/user/iamamiwhoami/videos
We saw water on the floor in "sever," we saw a man holding a woman in a closet in "drops," and in "idle talk" we saw her crawl into the closet which led to the desert. The idea of duality is central to this series as we have been given many clues and we have seen Jonna occupy two different sites and states of mind at once.
I understand that this current iamamiwhoami project is drawing to a close. It seems, from what we know so far, that there will be one more song/ video after this. And then the double disc of audio AND video will be out on June 11th!
http://www.youtube.com/user/iamamiwhoami/videos
Monday, May 21, 2012
BEAUTY: Painting--Matt Duffin
Matt Duffin's encaustic wax paintings are atmospheric, creepy, and transfixing. Lone toys stranded in darkened rooms speaks to a David-Lynchian unease, and a dissolution of the innocence of childhood. On a more immediate level, I get the sense that a child has ventured into one of these rooms, but will not be coming out...
Top to bottom: Apparition; Backpedal; Ducking Out; untitled; untitled
http://mattduffinfineart.com/
Top to bottom: Apparition; Backpedal; Ducking Out; untitled; untitled
http://mattduffinfineart.com/
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