Paranoias

(Not) a Man by Dmitry Ligay

|X-Crap| — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 18:09:58 +0000

Dmitry Ligay Uzbek is a Russian illustrator with an unusual style, he uses the combination of drawings and watercolors resulting in works with complex surreal scenes. It is difficult to interpret his drawings, since these are all subjective attitudes on various issues.

The Percy Lamp by David Pidcock

|X-Crap| — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:59:08 +0000

Launched at Workshopped 10, Percy is a simple task light design by Sydney based designer/maker David Pidcock. Percy evolved out of an exercise in stripping the task light object back to all but its most essential elements. The aesthetic is strongly inspired by natural forms and structures, particularly the buttress root system of the Moreton Bay Fig Tree which is referenced in the organically splayed lamp base. The three dimensionally curved head and base are hand-raised from sheet aluminium. Through working closely with Canberra based Gold & Silversmith, Alison Jackson these components were developed to allow consistent production using traditional panel beating techniques. A moulded polyurethane carrier supports the lens and articulating joint between the head and base. Percy lamp is powered by a highly efficient 1-watt Cree LED light source. The aluminium head functions as an integral heat sink, allowing the LED to run at optimal temperature by dissipating the generated heat over a large surface area. 100% recyclable aluminium construction, adhesive-free assembly. Available in raw or anodized finish.

I Am Gabz artworks

|X-Crap| — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:52:40 +0000

Polish graphic designer, illustrator and artist, discover the interesting work of I Am Gabz aka Grzegorz Domaradzki through a wide selection of digital artwork, pen words or even painting.

Logo – La vie moderne

|X-Crap| — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:54:38 +0000

Superb video directed by Kadavre Exquis for the music “La vie moderne” from Logo. Unfortunately it was aborted before the project was finalized.

José Reis Photo Manipulations

|X-Crap| — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 19:50:39 +0000

This is only a short selection of amazing photo manipulations from a Portuguese digital artist called José Reis aka zepaulo. “I’m a portuguese digital artist, that try to bring some life to the photos i choose to manipulate.” Check his Deviantart Gallery for a complete portfolio and his blog.

Breast Cancer Foundation Campaign

|X-Crap| — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 19:35:53 +0000

Conceived by DDB Singapore agency for the Breast Cancer Foundation, an organization that aims to encourage women to do regular check ups of breast cancer screening, discover this interesting communication campaign to put women focusing on the right things instead of trivial obsessions. There are 3 variations all of them created through body painting.

World’s largest swimming pool

|X-Crap| — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:43:04 +0000

This pool is located at the San Alfonso del Mar in Algarrobo, Chile. It is more than 1,000 yards long, covers 20 acres, has a 115 ft deep end and holds 66 million gallons of water. It costs around $2 billion to build and another $4 million/year for maintenance.

Aqueous II by Mark Mawson

|X-Crap| — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 19:59:30 +0000

“Aqueous II – The Sequel” makes part of the “Aqueous” water series from the photographer Mark Mawson from Sydney, Australia. These magical photos are captured by droping paint in water wich produces this mysterious, yet beutiful, forms and shapes. Visit Mark’s website and Behance profile.

Gisele Bundchen by Gui Paganini

|X-Crap| — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:41:15 +0000

Gui Paganini shoots Gisele Bundchen for the Colcci Spring 2011 Campaign.

Casa JE by Humberto Hermeto

|X-Crap| — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:29:29 +0000

The home of an art lover should be artful itself, so believes the client of Humberto Hermeto about this Brazilian home. Casa JE is more than just a home, however, it is a multi-use building featuring a large art gallery in its lower section. The home is segmented between this active business end and the private section above. The home’s occupant can relax privately, can entertain and work in the gallery below, all the while enjoying the stunning skies of Nova Lima, Brazil.

Casa JE’s concrete facade continues into the interior of the house, where the soft color of the stone work conveys a cool, natural emotion. The prize of this home, of course, is the view. The city and the mountains are the backdrop to sunsets which are to be celebrated nightly, from an open vantage point with a large patio and a relaxing pool.

Our only knock on the home is that the execution of the multi-use philosophy wasn’t perfected. The exposed closed-circuit cameras, the clock hanging on the balcony, and the office-style design of some of the home’s elements make it a bit less-than-comfortable. That certainly doesn’t mean we wouldn’t mind making this home (and its view) ours for a long vacation.

The Kona Residence by Belzberg Architects

|X-Crap| — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 21:46:35 +0000

Nestled between cooled lava flows, the Kona residence situates its axis not with the linearity of the property but rather with the axiality of predominant views available to the site. Within the dichotomy of natural elements and geometric hardscape the residence attempts to integrate both the surrounding views of volcanic mountain ranges to the east and ocean horizons westward. The program is arranged as a series of pods distributed throughout the property, each having its own unique features and view opportunities. The pods are programmatically assigned as two sleeping pods with common areas, media, master suite and main living space. A central axis becomes the organizational and focal feature for the entire house, connecting each of the pods through an exterior gallery corridor. To help maintain the environmental sensitivity of the house, 2 separate arrays of roof mounted photovoltaic panels offset the residence energy usage while the choice of darker lava stone help heat the pool water via solar radiation. Rain water collection and redirection to 3 drywells that replenish the aquifer are implemented throughout the property. Reclaimed teak timber from older barns and train tracks are recycled for the exterior of the home. Together with stacked and cut lava rock, the two materials form a historically driven medium embedded in Hawaiian tradition. 3-D modeling and digital fabrication through CNC machinery was incorporated to further enhance traditional elements in a contemporary arrangement. Local basket weaving culture was the inspiration for the entry pavilion which reenacts the traditional gift upon arrival ceremony. CNC milled ceilings and screens throughout the house continue the abstract approach to traditional Hawaiian wood carving.

Project Title : Kona Residence
Year : 2010
Location : Kona, Hawaii
Design Architect : Belzberg Architects
Principal : Hagy Belzberg
Project Manager : Barry Gartin
Project Team: David Cheung, Carina Bien-Willner, Barry Gartin, Cory Taylor, Andrew Atwood, Chris Arntzen, Brock DeSmit, Dan Rentsch, Lauren Zuzack.
Interiors : MLK Studio
Photography : Benny Chan (Fotoworks), Belzberg Architects

Dancers in Motion

|X-Crap| — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:38:50 +0000

Dancers are admired for the way they move. Fluid and graceful, they are often seen twirling and spinning across an open stage. Photographer Bill Wadman wanted to capture these movements, but in an unconventional way. Instead of taking boring still shots, he decided to go with long-exposures, allowing us to track the movements of these modern-day ballerinas.