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Art, Rock, & Talk
With Kate Myers and Wiitala Brothers
Saturday Feb. 26th
Chicago Art Department
Kate Myers’ music is passionate and introspective. Drawing influence from singer/songwriters of the past (Jim Croce, Bob Dylan) and of the present (Conor Oberst, Fiona Apple), she has been able to create a style that is completely and recognizably her own and that transcends the standard coffee shop singer/songwriter genre. Her songs are stories of pain, love, hope and the experience that she has collected through her travels, her family and her years.
Kate’s debut, self-titled album was released in 2004, her second album, “Blanket Sky” in 2006 and her most recent work, “Instant Clarification,” in 2008. She has performed on stages all over the USA and in Europe and is currently writing for her anticipated 4th release.
Wiitala Brothers
“The Wiitalas’ new Bad Blood could be qualified as minimalist indie pop-rock but it’s something much more effective than that might suggest. The duo’s stark guitars and lingering vocals tend to waft around, electrifying the air with their simplicity.”
...are taller than the minarets of your religion.
An introspective, confrontational piece. I had a picture somewhat like this pictured in my head during the whole Dearborn trip. The mosque in the background is not actually from this picture. It was added from another picture I took about 10 miles from here. One of the people from the place we stayed, told me that the minarets of the mosque have to be higher than any church near it. And I found this interesting considering the highest buildings in this area were dedicated to industry (Ford Motor Co.)
Thoughts on the amount of grain I added? I'm not sure I like it. I recently saw some other really sweet pics with a bit of post-proc grain added and I thought I'd try my hand. Whatdya think?
This was her favorite place to sit in the cabin. It was great being on the first floor as we were so close to the water.
... i live for warm water... submerged I find my SELF
photo taken with photography apps for iphone hipstamatic, lens john, film ina
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♥ Milliande UnRavelling
Isaak looks handsomely introspective with shadows on his sweaty face. He and his cousin had just been hiking at the Portland Arboretum.
Sometimes the haze clears and you're left with an introspective nightmare. The children are asleep and it's just me and some bottles.
I keep looking for a purpose. Sometimes I play the clown, sometimes i play the rock, sometimes i play the fleeting memory, and sometimes i play as a concept.
Very rarely do i get to play myself.
Just because i can take so much more than most people can before i crack, doesn't mean i don't have scars, or that i wasn't there too.
Generally I'm in the shadows holding a light, taking a back seat to my own life because I don't share the same check list as most people. I don't need to be remembered, I don't need to contribute, I don't need to pretend I'm more impressed or impressive than I am.
I want to exist without making a sound. I want to watch the world through a filter that strips away the bullshit and deception. I want to know that I'm not alone even if it means there's no one with me.
I'm tired of being restless. I'm tired of not being able to sleep because I'm worried that life will pass me by and leave me wanting more. I'm tired of not being able to reach out and grab hold of something more solid than the validation of peers and bank balances.
I want to build something simple that makes sense and share it with the world. A place where honor still matters, where honesty is common place, where we stand up for what's right and not what's easy. A place where we don't judge on a criteria that we can't even measure ourselves by. A place where we still remember what human contact is like and we don't need to hide from each other.
Make me smile and I'll give you the world. Hold my hand and I'll take you through the bleakest wasteland to something better. Show me your soul and I'll make it a home.
20 minutes again.
Not consciously by the way. Just seems to be that long till i'm 'done'. Or maybe that's as long as i can wait doing one thing? Eeek surely not.
Anyway...
Self portrait of me this evening. Charoal sketch
Self portrait shot inside the quiet interior of a car at night. Light provided by LED cabin light. - 5600 ISO
I don't do self's. Don't know why, its to intimate, to challenging. Today was to introspective. Sometimes in life you are put in a place for a reason, to see what you need to see and learn what you need to learn.
Today lifes ironies have had the best of me. I'm tired, I'm emotionally done. I had left what I thought was a pointless and silly meeting at the local MS chapter and was driving home when I passed him on the street corner. I drove shaking for 4 blocks before I pulled over and turned the car around. I rolled the window down as he hobbled over to my car, one hand gripping his cane, the other the message that caught my heart "I have MS. Can't afford my meds or food, anything helps."
I shook all the way home and burst into tears when my mom answered the phone. I think she thought I was hurt as I was stammering about how I know it was stupid, but I didn't care and to please don't ever let me end up like that. I know there are a million reasons as to why I shouldn't have- but there are a plenty as to why I did.
The pile of meds that I am fortunate enough to have access too. The wonderful support that I get from my friends and family. The fact that I get help without ever asking and without it, I know I would be in a world of hurt. The fact that without my support system I know I wouldn't be as far as I am today (headstrong/stubborn or not). The fact that sometimes a series of events just happens and unfolds and you just have to listen to your heart and follow through. You may not know why you were handed the cards you were, or why you are put in a certain place at a certain time, but sometimes there are reasons.
It is almost July and I've churned out #4 4 days ahead. It is philosophical, introspective, abstract, asks questions, tries to answer them, basically a more-or-less 'serious' read. Topics: On connection, your own place, losing touch, loss, ideas and a journal entry on an unmade film. Contains more text than #3. Also includes several hand-drawn art that has been scanned in. Cover is of a crossword cityscape, done digitally.
The gist:
1/2 sized personal zine
40 pages
b&w printing
paper may be printed on CORNFLOWER BLUE or WHITE or a mixture
P.S. The shipping is slightly higher than the other zines because this one is 1/2 sized and heavy! Sorry bout that.
Note: Not available in Singapore.
If you'd like to buy:
paypal: USD5 (with ship to anywhere in the world) to wtpp @ hotmail.com
or get through: janell.tk
thanks for viewing!
Taken with a Nokia N73.
"...why should we not calmly and patiently review our own thoughts, and thoroughly examine and see what these appearances in us really are?"
-Plato
Had a gig clash. Either introspective indie courtesy of the KVB, or skiffle at the 100 Club from The Dodge Brothers. I'd seen both bands before but I thought I'd go back to the 1950s for the evening.
I have also thought that the 3 plants are 3 aspects of myself...
this one being the enquiring mind, the darker side, the introspective me...
Christmas is an introspective time of the year by it's very nature. We look back on our lives at this time of the year, and through the lens of the holidays, the hard times we experienced seem harder the good times seemed better. Indeed, everything in our past just seems magnified. I read somewhere that you can't really appreciate the top of the mountain and its wonders unless you have spent time in the deep dark valleys of life. I think the beautiful thing about Christmas is that despite all of the marketing and materialism people are generally celebrating hope. Hope that one day they will reach their summit and rejoice. And isn't Christmas a little Summit that we all reach, enjoying the gift of ourselves to others?
In older times, when man was closer to the Earth we longed for the coming of spring and hoped that we would survive the cold dark winter. The Shadows of the mountains loomed over the valleys and the days were short. We gathered together to celebrate the light in the darkness and the knowledge that if we persevered we would see the warm spring sun upon our face. We may be detached from the Earth today when compared to days of old but we still gather together and celebrate the hope of something better, the hope of something great, the hope of something waiting for us in our future.
Christmas is a time when we celebrate the birth of the Messiah and our salvation. It's also a time when we ponder with fear, trembling and hope the coming of our savior again one day. For we all know that our life in the valley will one day yield to our rejoicing on the mountain top.
Unsubmitted photo - test image
Reflections - BRIEF 1
The people have spoken. Our Photo5 community have chosen ‘Reflections’ for the 2013 Open Brief (and what a great brief it is). The word inspires so many interpretations – whether it be stark reflections from mirrors, or transparent ones upon glass; you might capture an outdoor reservoir, or an introspective reverie. It’s a broad theme, so head towards what inspires you most and bring your own signature style to the shot.
There’s one key piece of advice I’ll offer for this kind of brief – don’t hold back. You need to catch our eye quickly with something original and compelling. So go big, go crazy and be different. Be critical and challenge your ideas. Ask yourself, “will others do something similar?” You really need to try and stand out to beat the other entries.
FLOUR // CONTRAST - Brief 2
Using flour, create a high contrast image with visual punch. Think about capturing a striking difference between elements – like tones or colours – to create a bold statement.
How will the texture of flour appear in high contrast – whether still, airborne or otherwise? How can you use backgrounds and negative space?
Don’t be limited by the flour* provided – you can use as much as you like.
Flour is such a great subject, so don’t be boring. Use it in an interesting way.
Discovering something unique may mean testing a lot of approaches, so don’t be afraid to fail. Be open-minded and experiment.
As the brief says, think about texture. Shutter speed techniques should be considered to create affects and drama in the piece.
EYES // PERSONIFY - Brief 3
First, make some cartoon eyes using the black and white circles inside your Photo5 box. Then use these to create an image that breathes life into something inanimate. Secret faces hide everywhere – on mailboxes and trees, throughout your home – you just need a bit of imagination to see them. Use the cartoon eyes to bring these characters to life. Think about their expressions and personalities. What are they doing? Do they tell a story?
This is a playful brief, so get out and have some fun. Focus on the ‘character’ element of the brief. You really need to create someone or something. How does the setting and scene add to their story? Try to spot something (and create someone) that no one else will.
JELLY // LIGHT - Brief 4
Create an image where light plays upon – or through – the distinctive qualities of jelly. Sometimes, if you look a little closer, everyday things can become quite extraordinary. What magic can you find in jelly? What can you create with it? And how can light make it even more striking? To bring your idea to life, use as much jelly* as you like (not just what’s provided).
Light is the key to any good image, and with a subject matter such as jelly, the opportunities to experiment are endless. So try something new. I want to see inspired effects created with either natural or studio light. Think about how aperture settings affect the subject and image too. Be a magician – create some magic with this ordinary subject.
SHADOWS // STENCIL - Brief 5
Create an image that incorporates light that's filtered through the stencil provided. You can use one pattern, or all of them. How do the shapes interact with difference scenes? What will the shadows fall across? Are the outlines of the shapes hard or soft, distorted or dreamlike? Think about how these shapes can create mood and texture in your image. The two key words from the brief are ‘mood’
and ‘texture’. How will you create these? What interesting techniques can you use?
Consider experimenting with different aperture settings, light sources and any other methods to play with focus in the image. And as with all the briefs, originality stands out. So surprise me
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