‘creativity’ Archives
Happy Valentine’s Day from Scott Scheidly & »
The art of Scott Scheidly seems apropos of wishing our readers a Happy Valentine's Day. May your hearts grow loveliness today and always. See more work by Scott Scheidly at Hi*Fructose.
Video of the Day – The Wrinkles Of The City, Los »
JR is a French conceptual artist who works in the streets hanging massive photos in public spaces. His art has transcended the streets with shows at Tate Modern and Centre Pompidou. In 2011 he won a TED prize, and Forbes Magazine has featured him in their 30 Under 30. At mixingreality we love him too, and have written about his [...]
Do Not Covet Your Ideas: Give Away Everything You Know »
It is an interesting thought, and perhaps counter-intuitive for most of us to give our ideas away. In fact, in the creative world, ideas make the world go round. And get us paid. But it is something I have noticed: The more you give, the more you get in this ever changing world of trends, images and ideas. Here is to a New [...]
Holstee Manifesto : Lifecycle Video »
The creatives at Holstee have tapped into something. Their manifesto for life seems to have ignited a subculture to remember that: Life is short. Live your dream and share your passion. (it has been viewed over 50,000,000 times!) In keeping with the vibe of their graphic, (which is available as an 18×24″ poster printed [...]
A Collaborative Process: Laurel Roth & Andy Diaz »
All of the work is intended to question what it means to be human on this evolutionary path through time. ~ Laurel Roth & Andy Diaz Hope Together Laurel Roth and Andy Diaz Hope represent an ideal of artistic collaboration. They not only make artwork together, they co-create two artists' live/work cooperatives (one in San Francisco [...]
Be Guy Fawkes with OWS Bandana by Matthew Borgatti »
Matthew Borgatti has done a lot of things: building movie monsters, prototyping, teaching, graphic design, illustration, product design, and fashion. He's currently working on a gigantic mobile pipe organ. After seeing protests erupt all over the world I wanted to make something that could change the game a little. I want people to be [...]
So Yoon Lym’s Cornrows: Paintings of Hair & »
Cruising through the internet the other day, I was stopped short by Yoon Lym's paintings of women's cornrows. The arresting portraits of women's hair and braids, and the work that goes into the styles, made me want to study the intricate patterns and lines of shape. Lym, who is Korean, speaks about her journey as an artist: Although I [...]
Pink Floyd’s PR Stunt Recycles Animals »
If you are into music, and perhaps no matter your age, you recognize the iconic Pink Floyd album cover for Animals. The pig flying over Battersea Power Station in London elicits "that's from the Pink Floyd album", when we pass it on our way to/from Heathrow the first time we visit London. To announce the release of the band's new [...]
The McForest: The Meatless Burger by Sarah Illenberger »
Mc Forest by Sarah Illenberger Love this alt burger by (ironically) Sarah Illenberger, whose clever mind creates visual puns and visually arresting work. Go see. Photo by Ragnar Schmuck via
Wildflower, Perceptions of Nature at Kröller-Müller »
Now showing through January 15th, 2012 at the Kröller-Müller Museum in the Netherlands is an interesting exhibit called Windflower, Perceptions of Nature. The museum describes the major international exhibition as highlighting nature in a specific way: Nature as a vulnerable factor in the worldwide pursuit of progress. These artists [...]
