Road Trip to California

Here is smattering of photos taken in the last week during a roadtrip down the West Coast to California. I’ll elaborate sometime soon.

The fear of making mistakes is the root of bureaucracy and the enemy of development —Ingvar Kamprad

Empties

In my building, the first two units come right off the entrance area. Coming into the building, on the left, is 101. Only once or twice have I seen the old man who lives there. Often, I would find a small—but significant for one—collection of empties just outside his door. I presumed he was a functioning alcoholic and had someone else in the building remove his empties for him as a service or favour. When I returned home last night after work, I found a letter-sized sheet with a  hand-written message photocopied onto it slipped under my door. It said that the old man had died and that people should no longer leave their empties in front of what used to be his door.

The recurring pile of empties at his door—what I had in my mind presumed was an indication of a deficiency—was in fact an indication of generosity and community. Funny how we make up myths to make sense of mysteries. I wonder how much else I presume so incorrectly.

Leandro Castaleo

Wonderful delicate line-based illustration from Buenos Aires-based Leandro Castaelo.

Le ballon rouge

I’ve always loved this film. This is an abbreviated version in two parts; the third video is a brief commentary from the New York Times.

Carrot Dance

The fruits—or vegetables—of my creative labours are ripe: sister Kat put together this little clip (an excellent music selection, I’d say) we shot at my dad’s house back in May. May it become a viral Internet sensation.

Charlotte Gainsgourg — Heaven Can Wait

Charlotte Gainsbourg – Heaven Can Wait from Charlotte Gainsbourg on Vimeo.

A skateboard on hamburger wheels. It’s a weird video. And it features Beck. And of course more human bodies with animal heads. Geez.

Ukrainian Language Textbook

I found this Ukranian language textbook at the VGH thrift shop in my neighbourhood. It was letterpressed and has some pretty great illustrations and diagrams. Featured here is the cover and some samples.

Logorama

This film looks like it should be interesting. I look forward to hearing when it comes to Canada.

Pietari Posti

I just discovered the beautiful work of Finish-born, Barcelona-residing Pietari Posti on Cargo’s featured members list. His work has been shown around the world and has been featured in PRINT, American Illustration, The New York Times, and Wired to name but a few publications. I’m in love with his use of colour and line; a blend of subtlety and graphic boldness, if the two could possibly coexist.