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Painted onto metal door found in an abandon factory off Springfield Road, Belfast
Asbestos Boxing Club
Everybody still talks about 'The Troubles' in Northern Ireland. But as I approached the Ligoniel Amateur Boxing Club in North Belfast on a cold November evening, I was at an advantage because I had no preconceived ideas as to whether the boxers were Protestant, Catholic or Hindu for that matter. I hadn't even thought about asking before that night, and as my visit wore on, I started to assume from their names that they were catholic (Sean, Joe, Paddy). You see, there's been so much conflict in Belfast over the last thirty or so years, that both communities have become isolated in their own suburbs. So for me, this boxing club in the suburbs in North Belfast and the men who give their time for free intrigued me.
I was introduced to this boxing club by the guys who run the Safehouse Gallery and on my way to Belfast on the train that day, the usual images and preconceptions of 'The Troubles' in Northern Ireland came to mind. But I wasn't interested in adding to a landscape of film, painting and literature that couldn't escape the images of violence and division from the past. It was my intention to create a body of work focusing on people who're making a difference in their community despite all the shit that goes on around them.
I photographed the boxers training and sparring in Ligoniel Amateur Boxing Club (it's been on the go since 1971 and has been funded by the boxers and the community around Ligoniel) late one Wednesday evening. Upon arriving I was welcomed in by Eddie, who stood in the doorway eclipsed in the stark boxing hall light, his hand, decked out in gold rings reached out to greet me and welcome me into a club he's been volunteering in for over thirty years.
I got to know the guys from the club, each had a story, each had a reason to be drawn to boxing and the small club that was a home and a safe family. I came away from that club with a head full of stories and a meaningful idea for an exhibition in Belfast. My initial fear was that these guys would treat me with suspicion, but each was open and honest, happy to talk while I photographed.
The following day, I scoured the streets in different parts of Belfast for the signature yellow Ace Bates skips (he's the king of the Belfast skip world). I hoped that they might contain the detritus of the city; wood, metal and any other objects that told the cities history for me to paint on. I pulled pieces from skips in the Holy Land, the Shankill Road, the Lisburn Road and the Falls, then I hauled them home to the studio in Dublin to paint.
Back in Belfast on the night of the show, it was a very humbling experience for me to see each boxer come to see his portrait. It was singularly, the most rewarding and emotional moment in my entire art career. One boxer told me that it's usually "generals or dead politicians that get their portraits painted, not amateur boxers from north Belfast". But to me, these guys are the heroes of the community, they're the guys who keep the kids off the steets, training three nights a week, they're the guys who get screamed at by their wives "for volunteering more time at the club than at home". It was a privilege for me to spend time with and paint the portraits of these contemporary heroes.
The whole process was filmed by King Adz and will be online in the next couple of weeks at www.theartofasbestos.com
Yung Lean performing at The Danforth Music Hall on February 2, 2018.
Supported by Thaiboy Digital.
Photos by Anton Mak.
While the maintainers lean into the wind, a Royal Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon taxies out at Langley (Joint Base Langley-Eustis) during the Trilateral exercise in December 2015
Outbound Metra 215 leans into a curve westbound toward from Bartlett, Illinois.
Thanks to Duane Rapp and Mark Llanuza for showing me this scenic shot!
Yung Lean performing at The Danforth Music Hall on February 2, 2018.
Supported by Thaiboy Digital.
Photos by Anton Mak.
Yung Lean performing at The Danforth Music Hall on February 2, 2018.
Supported by Thaiboy Digital.
Photos by Anton Mak.
Title: Marie de Medicis entrant dans Amsterdam, ou, Histoire de la reception faicte a la reyne mere du roy tres-chrestien, par les bovrgmaistres & bourgeoisie de la ville d’Amsterdam traduicte du Latin de Gaspar Barleus.
Authors: Baerle, Caspar van 1584-1648 and Moeyaert, Claes Cornelisz 1592 or 3-1655.
Published: Amsterdam: lean & Corneille Blaev
Year: 1638
Call number: Oversize—PN 3266.A8 M3 1638
Physical Description: 97 pages, 18 leaves of plates (part folded), illustrated; 39 cm. Dark brown cover with 6 raised bands. Gold gilded spine; marbled endsheets (red, orange, green and blue); red fore edges.
About this book: According to Wikipedia, Caspar van Baerle (also known as Caspar Barlaeus) was a Dutch Renaissance humanist, theologian, poet and historian. He wrote many books, particularly volumes of poetry. “In 1638, Barlaeus wrote Medicea Hospes, sive descriptio publicae gratulationis, qua ... Mariam de Medicis, excepit senatus populusque Amstelodamensis. Published by Willem Blaeu, it includes two large folding engraved views of the ceremonies on the occasion of the French queen mother Marie de Medici's triumphal entry into Amsterdam in 1638. Considered an important moment in Dutch history, Marie's visit lent de facto international recognition of the newly formed Dutch Republic. Marie de Medici actually traveled to the Netherlands as exile, but spectacular displays and water pageants took place in the city's harbor in celebration of her visit.”
Claes Corneliszoon Moeyaert was a Catholic Dutch painter. He was known for his use of red chalk. As a young man, he traveled to Italy. He painted many biblical and mythological scenes and also designed the triumphal arch for the arrival of Maria de Medici in Amsterdam. He attended the procession on September 1, 1638 (Wikipedia).
Marie de’ Medici was the Queen of France in the early 1600s. She was born in Florence, Italy to the Medici family. She was known for her intense artistic patronage. She was crowned the Queen of France on May 13, 1610. Later, she visited Amsterdam to celebrate the official recognition of the newly formed Dutch Republic. This was an elaborate event which included displays by Claes Corneliszoon Moeyaert. This memorable visit prompted Caspar Barlaeus to write this book (Wikipedia).
Sources cited:
Caspar Barlaeus (n.d.). Retrieved June 2, 2015 from the Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caspar_Barlaeus
Claes Corneliszoon Moeyaert. (n.d.). Retrieved July 8, 2015 from Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claes_Corneliszoon_Moeyaert
Marie de’ Medici. (n.d.). Retrieved on July 8, 2015 from Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marie_de%27_Medici
A Dior window display at Bergdorf Goodman.
This is one of my first attempts at using an iPhone 5S's camera. This looks a lot darker than the actual window! The weird little spots of color might be from the water droplets on the glass.
Handout from a display of this vehicle at Disney's Epcot Center in Florida. It's not dated and I expect this display went on for several years. I haven't been there, but someone gave me a few copies of this piece.
Just saw this description on 3-wheelers.com
"The GM Lean Machine was developed by Frank Winchell of General Motors (USA) in the early 1980’s as a concept car. The single seater vehicle is a “lean” machine in the true sense of the word as it leans into corners like a motorcycle whilst keeping the stability of a normal car. The original model was powered by a 15 hp 2-cylinder engine that produced a maximum speed of 80 mph with a fuel economy of 80 mpg at 40 mph. Shortly afterwards a second model was produced that was powered by a larger 38 hp engine. With a total body weight of 159kg this gave the vehicle outstanding performance and the Lean Machine was able to reach 60 mph in just 6.8 seconds with a fuel economy of over 200 mpg.
For the futuristic 1993 movie “Demolition Man” starring Sylvestor Stalone and Wesley Snipes the GM Lean Machine was one of seventeen concept cars produced by General Motors to be featured in the film with an insurance value of $69 million."
BlackRose Fashion * Loordes of London * Maitreya * SLink * Glam Affair * Belleza * Truth Hair * [Buzz] * !bang poses * Cheeky Pea
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This 3'x9' Lean-To has under-floor rodent barrier, (2) sets of 4'x6' double doors and door security packs. Nearly the entire door wall of this building opens up to allow full access to the interior storage space.
Sketchnotes from Dec 7, 2011 UIE Webinar Lean UX: Getting Out of the Deliverables Business by Jeff Gothelf
The Checklist Manifesto, a book by Atul Gawande, offers a great example of the lean startup model in action.
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Lean Manufacturing. Ji Hong from China created this idea map to introduce Lean Manufacturing to KK - a client of his that produces semiconductors. See ideamapping.ideamappingsuccess.com/ for the full story.
On a ramble today with Kay (mathteacher) and Margaret (Reed Photo) we detoured into the TINY town of East Columbia and much to our delight found this wonderful old barn with a field of tiny purple wildflowers blooming. Many many a time I have driven right past the road to this town which is just 50 miles from home and had no idea what a gem awaits there. Margaret had been there before and knew that just about every place in the town (population 90) has a historical marker. Where these pretty flowers bloom now used to be the Columbia Hotel which Carrie Nation ran for a time, details are in the historical marker below which marks the spot. As you can tell by the trees it is still winter here in Texas but today was a beautiful springlike day and finding the windflowers blooming was a welcome sight from the starkness of winter.
To see Kay's photo of this barn showing how it really leans in two directions click here
I captured these two this morning on my third trip to Saint Augustine...the first one uploaded with the new Sigma lens...not too bad...these two were looking around from their perch with mom close by....new life really is beautiful...the lower bird seemed to be leaning on his "brother" here...
Shot specifics: Av, f/6.7, 1/180 Sec, ISO100, 500mm, -0.5/EV, Spot Metering, AWB, S-AF, RAW-DNG Post: Crop/Sharpened/NR/Framed. I hoped for some insight into the interaction of these Great Egret Chics...
For more information on the Saint Augustine Alligator Farm, click here: www.alligatorfarm.us/