Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Monday, August 17, 2009
WILLARD WIGAN
Born in 1957 in Birmingham, Willard Wigan began his artistic life at a tender age. Suffering from dyslexia and learning difficulties, he struggled at school, finding solace in creating art of such minute proportions that it virtually could not be seen with the naked eye.
“It began when I was five years old,” says Willard. “I started making houses for ants because I thought they needed somewhere to live. Then I made them shoes and hats. It was a fantasy world I escaped to where my dyslexia didn’t hold me back and my teachers couldn’t criticise me. That’s how my career as a micro-sculptor began.”
Willard’s micro-sculptures have become so minute that they are only visible through a microscope. Each piece commonly sits within the eye of a needle, or on a pin head.
The personal sacrifice involved in creating such wondrous, yet scarcely believable, pieces is inconceivable to most. Willard enters a meditative state in which his heartbeat is slowed, allowing him to reduce hand tremors and sculpt between pulse beats. Even the reverberation caused by traffic outside can affect Willard’s work. He often works through the night when there is minimal disruption.
Willard’s work is described as “the eighth wonder of the world”. One of the specifically commissioned works includes the replica of the iconic Lloyds of London Building. This piece was later auctioned by Eric Knowles of Bonhams. Willard was subsequently honoured with receiving an MBE from HRH Prince Charles for his services to art.
Unsurprisingly, Willard’s life is now attracting significant attention from the literary and film industries alike, each eager to secure his life story.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
METEOR SHOWER TONIGHT
The Perseid meteor shower almost never disappoints, but in August 2009, the shower will be on the lower end of the range in terms numbers. This year's peak hourly rate is expected to be on the low end of the range, likely around 50; maximum is usually 150.
For a really good view, you need to get away from city lights. Look out in a northeast direction with the moon at your back.
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Retna
RETNA by AKASHICXIII from Cam Corder on Vimeo.
Props to my nia "Chilo" for sharin' the links to some dope art!!
SMILE :]
Something we all need to do a little more often. LETS.
p.s. it's scientifically proven that if you smile even when your in a mest up
mood..you can alter yours to be happy. lol.
Colin Munroe
Didn't think I could ever approve of any song sampling or even remixed song of "Flashing Lights" but gotta give credit when deserved. "I WANT THOSE..FLASHING LIGHTS" LMAO killer.
I want em' too..maybe that's why I like this song haha. PROPS to Colin Munroe.
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Friday, August 7, 2009
.XV.
Straight out from Kansas...yes..Kansas. You gotta listen to this tape.
It hasn't left my cd deck in my car. Fuckin' fun music.
DOWNLOAD: XV- "EVERYBODY'S NOBODY"
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Introducing BBoy Jalen & Lil Demon WOW...
These kids are gifted. Can't wait for the future...
In my opinion BBoy Jalen has the swag aka style type dance lol...
and Bboy Anjelo aka LilDemon has like the powermoves. Both are sick kids tho!
In my opinion BBoy Jalen has the swag aka style type dance lol...
and Bboy Anjelo aka LilDemon has like the powermoves. Both are sick kids tho!
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
iWOW!
The iPhone DJ Mixer($120) features let you combine music music from two iPhone, iPods or mp3 players or one of each. It has a spin option; 2 effects programs with reverb, flange and filter and cross-fade slider and recording option, as well as a speaker system connection and microphone jack. And it can charge your iPhone, iPod while you mix.
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Grab your pen..take notes Nameless lmao
The Westcoast is in re-development. There is a musical renaissance going on in Los Angeles...and I wanna join in. :]!
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