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"Only in quiet waters things are reflected without distortion. Only a peaceful mind has an adequate perception of the world."
Hans Margolius
Almargem River (Algarve, Portugal)
It's amazing - the perceptions we have about people, simply because we were conditioned to think a certain way by our elders.
Growing up, we were bombarded with linking motorcyclist with negative emotions - the road bandits or the motocross yobbos terrorising the streets in small villages, seemingly living their lives outside the law.
Movies and television shows would have us think they are extremely violent characters, hellbent on hurting anyone who dares cross their path; often snatching purses and knocking down pedestrians whilst they zoom off, laughing into the distance.
There is no doubt that such people do exist, the kind of violent and abhorrent bikers that care not for building relationships, society or neighbourly love but for robbing, stabbing and generally causing as much mayhem as they can muster; Thankfully, however, they are a but a tiny minority of motorcyclists - they are the ones that give bikers a bad name.
In our experience (so far), it is safe to say that over 90% of the bikers we have encountered have been nothing but kind, gentle, caring human beings - quick to rally around each other when one is down or in need of help - a wonderful array of different backgrounds, all sharing their lives in peace and harmony because of their shared love of enjoying the freedom of riding the long road ahead.
We have been blessed to meet such wonderful people, they have become close friends, extended families and even built relationships together. We shared joy and sorrow together, we laughed and cried together - we have been separated and brought back together; always picking up wherever we left off as if we had never been apart.
We take great pride in introducing to you the 'Hidden Faces behind the visor, the hidden faces you miss because of the helmet - the wonderful and undoubtedly the most misunderstood of road users you have never seen.
Take a moment to look into their eyes, admire their smiles and imagine their stories - these are the people that know what it is to feel joy on every time they hit the road - how many car drivers can say the same?
My epic aerial of a cuddly polar bear skiing down the slopes of a green volcano... right outside my house!
Artist & Best Friends Animal Sanctuary founder, Cyrus Mejia's show Pits & Perception opened in Los Angeles @ Artology 101 in Glendale. There were several live pit bulls in attendance at the festivities.
From cyrusmejia.com/art/pits-and-perception
"Art can present us with a different view, a new perspective, another way of thinking about things. In this series of paintings of Pit Bulls I’m challenging the current-day perception of these dogs. Not by changing their image, but by depicting them close-up, larger than life, and inviting the viewer to question how they see and perceive Pit Bulls."
Artology101
3108 Glendale Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90039-1806(323) 644-0101
sea scorpion attempts to eat common blenny who sticks pectoral fins out to prevent this occuring
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to show that everyone has their bias, everyone has their stereotypes, everyone has their window through which they see the world, and around each window there are flaws that we dont see cause we have our face pressed against the glass, judging and criticising.
this piece was more for the meaning i found in it - this is also one i am not too sure about
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Series emulating the photographic style of Francesca Woodman to show how women are often perceived in society.
I'm not typically a fan of my stuff in black and white but this one looked wierd in colour.
one. I'm starting Karate very soon
two. I saw inception a week ago and it's my new favourite movie
three. On Thursday my aunt is getting married and she asked me to be a witness
four. I technically only have a week of summer to myself
five. I have this new obsession with scarves, I found my grandmas' old ones and I now have about 50
six. I got my longboard last week and I ride it everywhere
seven. Im actually pretty decent at longboarding, I thought I would be a total fail at it
eight. I promied myself I would never like him again, and I don't but I do miss the way we used to be
nine. I can't think of a number 9
ten. ewufsdbjkweojfd. im stumped... time for food.
One of the things that bothers me most is the cookie cutter expectations we live by. Every single day were tested to be people we arent, because the things we say or the stuff we do isn't good enough. We don't fit the "standards". How you talk, what you wear, who you're friends with is all being seen and judged by these people who picture this world where everyone is this carbon copy of these perfect few people.
The depth perception is a little off here. The cow is cow-sized, smallish cow at least and the dog is medium dog sized.
See the photographer?
Like funhouse mirrors or shadows on a wall, a distorted perception (no matter how well-intentioned...or not) is still just a trick being played on the mind or the heart, no matter how closely it seems to resemble reality - it is not real.
Now do you see the photographer?...or just that distorted reflection of who I really am?
Until you turn away from that temporary distortion, you cannot see the real ME
...and then, if I allow you to, look into my eyes...now do you see what is real?
...inspired by Charles Rennie Mackintosh
“Attempts to wake before our time are often punished, especially by those who love us most. Because they, bless them, are asleep. They think anyone who wakes up, or who, still asleep, realizes that what is taken to be real is a ‘dream’ is going crazy.”
- R.D. Laing -
www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/awakening
Boyce - Turner prize winner and Mackintosh have a connection with Glasgow, go Contemporary or show us some Mackintosh, post it then Tag it with #TP30
Who defines what is beautiful?
Magazines constantly trick females into believing that perfection is a possibility. Celebrities role model a life style whereby they instinctively hide their individualisms and become clones of society. The public therefore feels compelled to achieve this definition of ‘beautiful.’ Surely, this means we size up beauty in the same way we would pick a cake at afternoon tea? We automatically judge on aesthetically pleasing form.
As young girls fail in their conquest to replicate a plastic Barbie look, they unfortunately become more aware of their flaws. They forget that beauty is the opposite of perfection - it’s about confidence, charisma and confidence. Inner beauty never needs make up. Females need to be reminded that imperfections are what make each individual human and unique. Flaws are perfection.