Why stick with the stoic old two handed clock? Asprial Clocks takes it up a notch with the truly unique spiral formed clock. Unfortunately at £350 it might not be the most affordable, any inspiring clock makers out there want to make me one?
Production stills from David Bell, for his upcoming stop motion movie Illumin. I think high detail models are a really sweet size, though miniaturized versions, they’re still too big to really be kept as decoration, like you would a figurine or doll house. Anything that size and quality wasn’t made for consumers, and has probably been involved in something sweet.
Video from Goeblins, a Parisian animation school. The site is in French but the animations are all so nice.
National Geographic is known for their images. Somehow they manage to corral the best natural photographers in to one place, so it was no surprise to me when every image that sprung up in their International Photography Contest set was as good as the last. This might be the best way to supplement your Commons addiction.
Pictured above is a portrait of Charles Darwin and, beside it, a version that I made on my computer. Actually, it would be more accurate to say that my computer made it for me; the picture on the right was evolved using a program written by artist/scientist
Charles Chary, aka Paper Extravaganza, is one creative paper crafter. He crafts topographical map type paper installations out of nothing more than paper and glue. Scope out his entire set of works, as they vary in design and style. I really like this guy, reminds me of stalagmites and stalactites of some cozy bear cave.
A very nice poster by designer Martin Ansin. There’s no doubting that his monochrome illustration is top notch, but I’m particularly drawn to the header and title block. It’s a really nice blend of classic and modern type. For contrast, you can look at the original poster here.
Not surprisingly, although not intentionally on my part, this is another one of the Alamo Drafthouse’s productions.
Historically, it’s always been possible to separate society into two groups: the haves and the have-nots. There is something comforting, almost wholesome, about the simplicity of this fundamental distinction. Though the composition and breadth of the division varies dramatically from place to place and time to time, there is almost universally a strong feeling of resentment towards people of privilege.
For some, a genetic roll of the dice is to blame. While being born into an affluent family or nation is based on chance alone, it is not without its own distinct advantages. For others, the rewards they reap are a direct manifestation of their hard work and learned ability. The corporate jet, the corner office: these are the hallmarks of a man who has payed his dues.
And others still, usually as conferred by their academic or professional capacity, have access to CNC laser cutters. It is toward this upper echelon of le Beau Monde that we should direct our jealous ire, even those who may be members of other groups of privilege, for they are truly the luckiest of us all.
The museum at Oxford University (the Oxford) recently hosted this Steampunk exhibit. One more reason to climb into the upper classes.
