Friday, December 12, 2008

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Gundam

Very cool... I like.


At a Christie's auction in Hong Kong, Japanese artist Tenmyouya Hisashi's traditional-meets-modern Gundam painting "RX-78-2 Kabuki-mono 2005 Version" went for HK$4.8 million (approx. US$600,000). WoW! Hisashi says
In Japan there are many "Gundam-Otaku's," and their adoration of Gundam is intense. Therefore, I did not want to change their image of Gundam. By changing Gundam's "mobile suit" to tattoos, I altered his body, and made him even more customized. I emphasized the very concept of the "mobile suit," and by setting Gundam against a background of gold leaf from traditional Japanese painting, I emphasized Gundam's samurai origins.
Linked from likecool.com

Friday, December 5, 2008

Ian Kim's artwork

Really nice work.

"Monkey"

"Circumcision"

"Librarians on Ice"

http://www.iankim.net/

Mucus dispenser


Oooh. I like! http://www.potpourrigift.com/itemdy00.asp?T1=R85103#zoom
It comes as "Breast dispensers" as well. But I don't want to link that.

Xtreme Geek

http://www.x-tremegeek.com/templates/TshirtStoreDetail.asp?StyleID=140
(If you're still wondering, the picture won't load.)

Thursday, December 4, 2008

Morfai

I dunno what the title means or where this statue is... but it's super awesome!http://pan-dan.blogspot.com/2008/10/m-o-r-f-i.html

Type the Sky

The site isn't in English so I have no idea what is being written, but I love the shots.
http://www.slanted.de/eintrag/type-sky

Man Chair

No link for this one, picture taken from http://www.likecool.com

Bodylicious


Bodylicious X, inspired by Nyotaimori, the contraversial art of displaying sushi on a naked woman, using her body as a tray. Bodylicious Y, comes in the male form, also known as Nantaimori.

http://www.designcode.es/

Francoise Neilly

Love her work: http://www.francoise-nielly.com/en/index.html

Sunday, November 30, 2008

In all seriousness...

Piglet sidled up to Pooh from behind. "Pooh," he whispered.

"Yes, Piglet?"

"Nothing," said Piglet, taking Pooh's paw, "I just wanted to be sure of you."

I am serious about you.

Saturday, November 29, 2008

Contentment

Recently I had typed "contentment" as one of my status.

While it sure did feel like it, I don't think I want to be or should be contented. After all, when you are contented, then what else have you got to live for?

So, I want more.

Friday, November 28, 2008

Thursday, November 27, 2008

1 Corinthians 13:4

Oh, and just becuase I have always loved this passage from the bible:

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.

It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.

Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.

It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

Richard told Chandler "Don't let her go."

It's been awhile.. I made up with the onslaught of 5 posts.... :) Ok, this makes 6.

I don't know why I am typing this though, I'd really much rather spend the time...Reading? (Yeah right) Or perhaps talking to that someone. Yah. But since he's been asking to update, I guess I will.

I know so many of you are complaining I've been MIA even though I'm back.. But as Plato said, Love is a serious mental disease.

Oh, and Fin, this one is for you:

Love is not just looking at each other, it's looking in the same direction.
- Antoine de Saint-Exupery (1900-1944) French aviator and writer.

Uni stuff
It's been about three weeks since I've been back, and I've been checking my results everyday. Still waiting on that computer-related module, the one that involves CAD and photoshop. I didn't do too well for the first assignment (I mean in the C-grade range) and am hoping to pull a distinction with the second assignment.

So far, a distinction for Archi design and a high distinction for History.

Though, sometimes I feel I don't deserve that HD. One of my goals this Summer break is to go through my history notes again and study again.

KylieX
Good golly gosh! I went to see Kylie! It was, indescribable. Honestly. Words cannot do it justice. The opening, the effects, her presence... I think her opening number, Speakerphone sums it up pretty well:
Lights
Mind
Eyes
Hearts

Lights (Flashin')
Sound (Clashin')
Minds (Blowin')
Body (Rockin')
Eyes (Lockin')
Lips (Touchin')
Hearts (Pumpin')
Pressure (Risin')
Breath (Takin')
Rump (Shakin')
Music (Make you)
Lose (Control)

Gotta thank the wonderful Nickseth, Joel and Barry for a fabulous 23rd birthday present.


I'm lazy to continue with typing about anything else... Maybe another night.



Design for Poverty Competition Winner



http://dustbowl.wordpress.com/2008/10/30/design-for-poverty-competition-winner/

'expanded portraits' by justin ponmany

I think they are super freaky, but you cannot deny so very interesting and unique. This was the not freaky one... Others in the link below.

http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/10/view/4605/expanded-portraits-by-justin-ponmany.html

Kanera sink

Anyone can translate the page for me? It's in Greek. Or Korean. Or Manadarin.

Either way I can't read it.Sensual, no?

http://www.hi-id.com/?p=2225

Fortis IQ watch by Rolf Sachs

For you smarty pants out there...http://www.dezeen.com/2008/11/06/fortis-iq-watch-by-rolf-sachs/

Floating Chain Wine Bottle Holder

http://www.gadgetspy.co.uk/gadgets/floating-chain-wine-bottle-holder/1534

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Ornament

Whoo-hoo! I got 83 for my history paper! It's awesome man coz I really had no idea how to gauge how I would do.

Monday, October 13, 2008

Pushing the limits

So got back from Sydney on Saturday night, or more like Sunday morning.

Sydney was fun enough and I suppose the part I enjoyed the most was catching up with Steffen even though the Glebe markets on Saturday morning were enjoyable too - with Sameer and Brock a little hungover from the previous night.

I had my first visit to an Australian hospital. No it wasn't me who needed the attention. A friend of mine passed out. I reckon it was really a combination of the non-stop super vigorous dancing and the lack of water plus quite a lot of drinks and the small dinner that did it.

Went to the Gender Fuck party hosted by the Sydney Uni and that was.. bad. The music at least. Then proceeded to The Columbian, where I had "Fairy Dust" - a shot of Kahlua, what I think was Bailey's and Midori. This was set alight and cinnamon sprinkled on top to create that fairy dust kinda effect. The bartender was a bitch though. I mean, very well built, and looked like a real bloke, but I didn't get his prissy attitude. When we asked him how much it was he was like "A lot." What kinda answer is that? Sameer told him to keep the change and use it to enjoy himself or something like that.

After that we headed to Stonewall, which was fun, and had a very young atmosphere to it as opposed to The Columbian. Though the upstairs at Stonewall had very poor ventilation and stank of sweat. And God knows what else. So it was at Stonewall that this friend passed out and really freaked us out since even the bouncers slapping his face did not rouse him. The ambulance was called, he kinda came to and he said was aware of everything the whole time, but just couldn't do anything. I must say it struck me how they questioned whether he had taken drugs. I mean, from their actions I gather drugs are so rampant and they have to be prepared for that. A completely different night life. Though thankfully this friend came to and was fine after that.

Today, Monday, is back to school. I slept at 6am this morning, simply to complete my tutorial. Yes, I wouldn't have to sleep this late if I had been doing my work consistently, but for once I'll say "But it was my holiday."

But the lack of sleep totally paid off. I mean, while discussing my design proposal during tutorial, my tutor called another tutor over to add input into the discussion. I do feel I need to talk to people about my design as that is when it starts evolving. While calling another tutor over my not appear to be a good thing, I reckon it is a good sign as the design was intriguing enough to warrant a discussion.

The design is for a lifeguard post/house at the beach. Since the primary function was to save lives, I geared all my designs towards objects that regenerate, gave life and cleansed. This were starfishes that can regenerate limbs, gills that gave oxygen and abalone shells that have holes in which waste was passed out.

My favourite was the starfish or the gills. My idea for the starfish was a five-sided building with each of the functions required (there are five main requirements) in each wing. I thought the first-aid wing could be detachable - for emergency evacuations and the like. The tutors were telling me how I should try then to incorporate this idea of detachable rooms to the whole building such that it might become more of portable architecture. This would then support my idea of incorporating and education centre and this could become like a traveling exhibit. Hope I haven't lost you.

But yeah. It's been a great start to the last semester of the year.

Thursday, October 9, 2008

Coolest pencils.

A S Batle Company - Sculptor Anelio Batle makes these unusual implements that are equally an object of art and a functional drawing/writing tool. Each Graphite Object is meticulously hand-crafted in his San Francisco studio.


First, he carves an original design in clay. With intense pressure, carbonaceous graphite (same material in pencils) and smudge-resistant compounds are fused into a reproducible form using a proprietary technique that Batle invented. Finally using delicate carving and traditional finishing techniques, the Graphite Object is completed. All their surfaces can draw and the graphite will resist smudging onto your hand. With daily use these Graphite Objects should last 7 to 9 years. Perfect for gift giving, each Graphite Object is beautifully packaged with signed literature and a custom box.


Links:
http://sattvagallery.com/graphite-objects.html
http://www.wildlifewonders.com/asbatle.html#paging

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Atelopus frog

An atelopus frog found in the remote mountains of Suriname. Like whoa!
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-459834/The-incredible-purple-frog-thats-24-new-species-discovered-South-America.html

More youtube

Lion vs Zebra
Horrible sound, and I don't know if what the zebra did was intentional... But cool.


Beauty and the Beak


Both from http://scribalterror.blogs.com/scribal_terror/nature/index.html, one of the cooler sites I've been to in awhile.

Sunday, October 5, 2008

Fred

Check out Fred from youtube. I thought he was funny.. But really, I can only tolerate him in small doses.

Thursday, October 2, 2008

Lolcats

Oh, this is soooo cute!

Lolcats

Oh my goodness, this is hilarious. FYI, ceiling cat is "God" and basement cat is the devil...








More at http://icanhascheezburger.com/

Tuesday, September 30, 2008

My Little Pony turns 25.

Just because I think they are cute.
Link: http://www.smh.com.au/news/photogallery/design/my-little-pony-turns-25/2008/09/30/1222651043704.html

Saturday, September 20, 2008

London 2012 - I think it's shit.

Check out the logo for the London Games, 2012. I think the logo is shit. Honestly.

Apparently it cost 400,000 pounds and some people actually got epileptic fits just looking at it.

I think my gag reflex just kicked in.

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

One Mile Beach

It's late now, but I thought I'd better write this before I forget...

We went up for a site visit to One Mile beach today, it's about an hour North of here near Port Stevens.

We waited for the bus at an early 8am, while the chilly wind whipped about our feet. So unlike yesterday's nice warm weather. Of course I slept on the way and when I got up I asked the girl sitting next to me "Did I drool?" To which another girl behind me burst out laughing.

I didn't drool.

One Mile beach was beautiful. Though I must admit it took awhile for the beauty of the place to really sink in. I saw sand so fine it moved like water; different coloured sands that made patterns that appeared like black fire.

It's the whole place in general. Serene. Secluded. And untouched by man. Except for this piece of architecture sticking out like a sore thumb.

I saw sharks' eggs too, for the first time. I once came across (in writing) of a mermaid's purse. This is actually the egg sac of a dog fish/shark. The eggs sac was something truly remarkable. Such curves, and it was opague too - which had an amber colour. There were urchins, and sponges and corals washed up on the beach. All weird, contorted and came in all sorts of vibrant colours.

(BTW, the first two pics are the sharks' egg sac)










So this is our last, and longest assignment. I expect that means it's gonna be critiqued more strictly. This one is titled BeachBox, and we have to design a lifeguard house. After all this boring computer work and my history assignment, I'll definately be looking forward to exploring this assignment.