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The Optimistic Suburbia Workshop took place at ISCTE-IUL from may 18th to may 22nd 2015. Fotografia de Hugo Alexandre Cruz.
The Optimistic Suburbia Workshop took place at ISCTE-IUL from may 18th to may 22nd 2015. Fotografia de Hugo Alexandre Cruz.
Karen Rontowski’s fast-paced, quirky and charmingly optimistic comedy has been featured in clubs, TV, radio, and at corporate events all around the world. Her stand-up showcases endearing, self-effacing and intelligent characters that catch you by surprise every time. Karen uniquely blends comedy with her experience as a Paranormal Investigator, Tarot and reiki master.
She is fascinated with the “afterlife” is convinced she will someday have a near death experience because, “I never finish anything.”
She explains, “Sometimes a ghost will just do the same thing over and over in life. That's why I want to move into a house that is haunted by a maid."
Karen’s comedy is now featured in the new line of greeting cards called “Frank and Funny” sold at Target stores everywhere and is the comedy writer for “Haunted Magazine.” She is a regular on the Bob and Tom Radio Show and is a featured performer on their CD.
Karen has appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman, Sirius Satellite Radio, Comics Unleashed, Comedy.com, Live at Gotham and Comedy Central. She has opened for show biz legends including Bob Hope, Ray Charles, David Brenner and the Monkees.
The Optimistic Suburbia Workshop took place at ISCTE-IUL from may 18th to may 22nd 2015. Fotografia de Hugo Alexandre Cruz.
The Optimistic Suburbia Workshop took place at ISCTE-IUL from may 18th to may 22nd 2015. Fotografia de Hugo Alexandre Cruz.
The Optimistic Suburbia Workshop took place at ISCTE-IUL from may 18th to may 22nd 2015. Fotografia de Hugo Alexandre Cruz.
The Optimistic Suburbia Workshop took place at ISCTE-IUL from may 18th to may 22nd 2015. Fotografia de Hugo Alexandre Cruz.
The Optimistic Suburbia Workshop took place at ISCTE-IUL from may 18th to may 22nd 2015. Fotografia de Hugo Alexandre Cruz.
The Optimistic Suburbia Workshop took place at ISCTE-IUL from may 18th to may 22nd 2015. Fotografia de Hugo Alexandre Cruz.
The Optimistic Suburbia Workshop took place at ISCTE-IUL from may 18th to may 22nd 2015. Fotografia de Hugo Alexandre Cruz.
The Optimistic Suburbia Workshop took place at ISCTE-IUL from may 18th to may 22nd 2015. Fotografia de Hugo Alexandre Cruz.
The Optimistic Suburbia Workshop took place at ISCTE-IUL from may 18th to may 22nd 2015. Fotografia de Hugo Alexandre Cruz.
The Optimistic Suburbia Workshop took place at ISCTE-IUL from may 18th to may 22nd 2015. Fotografia de Hugo Alexandre Cruz.
The Optimistic Suburbia Workshop took place at ISCTE-IUL from may 18th to may 22nd 2015. Fotografia de Hugo Alexandre Cruz.
The Optimistic Suburbia Workshop took place at ISCTE-IUL from may 18th to may 22nd 2015. Fotografia de Hugo Alexandre Cruz.
The Optimistic Suburbia Workshop took place at ISCTE-IUL from may 18th to may 22nd 2015. Fotografia de Hugo Alexandre Cruz.
The Optimistic Suburbia Workshop took place at ISCTE-IUL from may 18th to may 22nd 2015. Fotografia de Hugo Alexandre Cruz.
The Optimistic Suburbia Workshop took place at ISCTE-IUL from may 18th to may 22nd 2015. Fotografia de Hugo Alexandre Cruz.
Silver Rebels: Adventures Beyond the Limits of Age
Description
This imaginative collection celebrates ageing as a new frontier of freedom, humour, courage and limitless possibility. Across a sequence of surreal cinematic worlds, groups of joyful older adults reject conventional expectations and transform retirement into an extraordinary playground filled with movement, friendship and adventure.
The protagonists race through undulating chessboard landscapes on modified walkers, knit scarves while parachuting above floating windmills, compete in vehicles carved from giant wheels of cheese, climb frozen fantasy architecture, ride bicycles beneath the sea and cross enormous landscapes shaped like mouths, teacups, musical instruments and inflatable cities. Other scenes place them paddleboarding through a flooded library, kitesurfing across mirrorlike water, skateboarding over volcanic terrain, ziplining through a dental wonderland, racing motorcycles among meteorites and celebrating athletic victories on floating cosmic islands.
Despite the impossible settings, the emotional core remains recognisable and deeply human. Laughter, companionship, determination and curiosity connect every image. Protective equipment, athletic clothing and expressive faces reinforce the idea that these seniors are not passive observers but fearless participants, confidently entering environments usually associated with youth, risk and physical daring.
Warm golden light, rich colours, wide cinematic compositions and highly detailed environments create a visual language that combines photorealism with playful surrealism. Familiar objects are enlarged, transformed or placed in unexpected contexts, turning everyday memories, hobbies and domestic symbols into spectacular arenas for exploration. The result is an optimistic reflection on longevity and active ageing, suggesting that imagination does not diminish with time and that adventure can continue in endlessly surprising forms.
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Elinor seems optimistic for the challenge ahead.
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The Optimistic Suburbia Workshop took place at ISCTE-IUL from may 18th to may 22nd 2015. Fotografia de Hugo Alexandre Cruz.
The Optimistic Suburbia Workshop took place at ISCTE-IUL from may 18th to may 22nd 2015. Fotografia de Hugo Alexandre Cruz.
The Optimistic Suburbia Workshop took place at ISCTE-IUL from may 18th to may 22nd 2015. Fotografia de Hugo Alexandre Cruz.
The Optimistic Suburbia Workshop took place at ISCTE-IUL from may 18th to may 22nd 2015. Fotografia de Hugo Alexandre Cruz.
... this humble little oppi in stark contrast to the glamorous sailing giants all around it in Falmouth Harbour!
The Optimistic Suburbia Workshop took place at ISCTE-IUL from may 18th to may 22nd 2015. Fotografia de Hugo Alexandre Cruz.