24 Hours in Cape Town

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Robert Gwathmey

 

This week, I wandered into a bookstore and came across The Life and Art of a Passionate Observer written by Michael Kammen, which featured the two paintings above. Gwathmey was an eighth-generation Virginian of Welsh heritage. He is remembered as the first white American painter to depict African Americans in an unromanticized, yet respectful manner.

I'm really looking forward to an enlightening read. I am particularly interested in getting a peek into the mind of Gwathmey, a man who was under FBI surveillance due to his activism and involvement in the civil rights movement. Thinking about this reminds me that art is not just about the theory, but also about the people conveying messages through them.

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Album Art Project: Springboard

Here is the springboard I made for a client's album art that I am creating.

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Curly textured beauty

Just completed - a curly textured beauty inspired by this.

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Evan Brown

Evan Brown was a notorious student. He was always late for class and was just returning from a suspension. The class had a science test on Monday at 8:30 am and Evan had to be creative with this appearance.

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Doodle Journal: #1

Inspired by my cousin to doodle more often, I put my pen to paper to see what I could do last night. Starting off was a challenge, but letting my imagination guide me was the key and I love the result. I'm looking forward to more doodling. It's a great exercise in freeing your creativity from self-imposed rules.

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Kenyan Bike Taxis

24 Hours in New York

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Illustration by Oliver Lake

 

A series of textured animal illustration by Oliver Lake.

Inspiration Journal: #2

Paper cuts - Rolls by Anastassia Elias

Paper Devices by Jennifer Collier

Inspiration Journal: #1

From Left to Right:

Kris Chau

Jamsan

Postcard from Russia via thingssheloves

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Ebo Taylor - Love and Death

Taylor became a major figure in Ghanaian highlife during the 1950s and '60s. Through the mid-'70s and into the '80s, Taylor recorded a number of solo projects, exploring unique fusions and borrowing elements from traditional Ghanaian sounds, Fela's Afrobeat, jazz, soul and funk. Now 74 years-old, Ebo Taylor's music has become increasingly in-demand with a series of Ghanaian compilations on Soundway Records and Analog Africa. Love and Death is one favourite from this album. I especially love the hints of jazz elements in the song.

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A Journey Through Vietnam

A Journey Through Vietnam by Leon Visser

24 Hours in London England

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Accra[dot]Alt

Accra[dot]Alt is an organization of filmmakers, writers, musicians, intellectuals, painters, performance artists, activists and designers, who are united by a desire to be different. The organization recently organized the Chale Wote Street Art Festival.

During my visit to Ghana, I had the wonderful opportunity of attending a discussion-based gathering of artists, musicians, art enthusiasts at a Talk Party, organized by Accra[dot]Alt. The event was a delightful mix of great music and conversation. The video below features highlights from the evening. 

 

For more information on Accra[dot]Alt, visit their website, or their Facebook page.

Bronx Brooklyn Queens by Tim Okamura

"Bronx Brooklyn Queens" is a solo exhibition by Tim Okamura being held at the Lyons Wier Gallery in New York. The opening reception for "Bronx Brooklyn Queens" is on September 8th from 6-8pm and the exhibit will be open until October 8th. For those unable to attend but still interested in viewing, the reception will be available on Livestream. You might remember Tim Okamura from this post about the BP National Portrait Competition in which he was a finalist. The BP exhibition is FREE and still on until September 18th.  

Andrew Tshabangu

Andrew Tshabangu is a South African photographer, whose experience in documenting the spiritual ceremonies of black communities comes into play in capturing the rituals of daily life in an African metropolis. He's especially known for his use of smoky, atmospheric lighting that lends a mystical element to his images.

24 Hours in Cairo

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African Digital Art by Jepchumba

Papercuts by Joe Bagley

Indigenous Fashion, Art, and Music: Rashida Robinson

Rashida Robinson talks about her Brazilian and New York music influences, her life in New Venice and Spain, her transition into becoming a DJ, her artwork, and her choice of indigenous jewelry.

 

Some People with Signs by Frank Plant

The idea behind this project stems from the excitement of people demonstrating something they feel strongly about, which can be positive or negative, and usually requires a sign to represent the subject. The sharp contrast between the dark metal figures and the colourful signs creates an interesting focus on the signs and a secondary focus on the people depicted.