Building Blocks

My... Lady

Stripes and things

My obsession with Miroslava Duma is almost unhealthy. However the image on the left corner has many elements. inspirational I mean. The color penciled printed on her garment is one thing. but the indigo and black stripe in the background is as appealing as the beautiful Miroslava. There is a reflection of a man by his motorcycle in a darker shade of indigo. To the right lower side of the image. There is writing in primary colors that are ever so slight. You have to squint o take a closer look.

Stripes & Plaids

Color, stripe, plaid studies

100% Compostable

Friday afternoon, Intro design studies. The topic of the class was the growing existence of artifice in human life, inevitable destruction of nature and the unknown consequences of those actions. Most of the classmates were depressed towards the topic, exception to the few architecture majors. I, myself was included in the equation. I questioned whether or not I can contribute to sustainability, and or how I can make a change in the fashion industry, whilst maintaining financial sustenance. This is in fact the core of this class; guiding new designers to think about ways to sustain the little natural resources that remain. Then this cup made of 100% compostable matter came to mind. How a small café in the corner contributes and voices its opinion, and how it is heard by customers like me. It was an uplifting moment, where if I remain hopeful and determined, then I too can make that small change.

Circular Circular Cir..

For some reason, I moved passed the square motif and moved on to the circular shape of things. Gradual transition I guess. I was looking for inspiration around the places I visited and snapped this photo at Joe's coffee in Union Square. Loved the color and shape of this lamp. Even the other lamp in the ceiling made an appearance, collectively bringing the image all together. I especially like that one small light in the corner. When I snap photos of things that are interesting, yet not so particularly out of this world, sometimes it becomes more interesting as I crop and take away the environment it is in. This image's juxtaposition is as interesting.

Tiny little tiles......

On my way to the Bard Graduate Center in the upper west, I walked by a wonderful building front decorated by small tiny tiles that are like mosaics, however, they were mounted on, therefore it was more of a 3D component rather than 2D. Earlier this week, I came across some tile works in the walls of the subway station in Bryant Park, and different art works that are in numerous locations throughout the city, this one is a winner!! I think it is because it isn't arranged to connect and because they are beveled on top of the surface. I found that to be much more interesting. I love the color contrast in the tiles and the background....Another Inspiration sparking up...