Phyllis-philic

Today, I ran into an old friend of mine from high school, Miss Phyllis Ma.  I haven't seen her since AP Art!!  She is an incredible artist and I have always admired her work.  Here's a cool video piece she did:


Variations on Car Alarm from phyllis ma on Vimeo.

Be sure to look at her other work HERE. (<--edit: UPDATED WEBSITE!!)

Life in ComiColor

The other day, I revisited my love for ComiColor Cartoons.  Here are the two I grew up watching:


(probably one of my favorite cartoons ever)



Things I learned from rewatching these:
-You mature a lot faster when you get involved with a bad egg.
-Goldilocks is a real bitch.
-Animation in the '30s was pretty stunning.  I wish more animation nowadays were like this.

This doesn't involve ComiColor, but I also watched A Charlie Brown Christmas, since I was feeling like "the Charliest Browniest of them all" yesterday.  His friends are such a-holes.  It's no wonder he is depressed.  However, this movie always ultimately puts a smile on my face.  You can catch the short, hacked up version on Hulu:

SACHIKA Holiday Collection

I'm totally digging SACHIKA's new line for this holiday season.  If only I had some extra money to spend on a nice dress!  Well if you've got the cash flow going, you should check out their line, as well as their other dresses over at www.sachika.com.

The designers of SACHIKA are twin sisters, To-Tam and To-Nya, who are not only beautiful, but are super talented (and also sing very well!)  Keep up with them over at their blog, The Real Twins of NYC.

Random Musings and High Ceilings

There's a great blog entry about the Vienna Teng and Alex Wong duo (aka Wong-Teng Clan) show at Joe's Pub this past Thursday over at Random Musings.  I just wanted to thank Hadar for mentioning the work I've done for them and The Paper Raincoat.  Thanks, Hadar!

And speaking of Alex Wong, he just launched his brand new website-- High Ceilings Music.  You should definitely go take a look and listen because he's awesome and multi-talented! ...ladies.

Jaz Harold's PILL PALS at MF Gallery

Jaz Harold will be showing some of her PILL PALS at MF Gallery in Gowanus, Brooklyn THIS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, from 7 to 10pm.  The address is 213 Bond Street between Butler and Baltic.  Make sure you stop by; you'll surely want to bring home one of these adorable fellahs:

THIS WEEK: Places To Be

If you feel like being social and seeing cool stuff, this week is the time to do it!

TOMORROW 
Wednesday, December 2nd

SHOW&SELL: The Art Market
at destination Art Space (last show of the year!)
Opening reception 6-8pm


I'll be showing some new pieces in this, along with other awesome artists like Jess Ruliffson, Ana Benaroya, Eric Hosford, and Eric Collins.  Even if you can't make it to the opening, you should see the work some other time.  It's up until January 10th.  Everything is $500 and under so you can get some great affordable art for the holidays.

THURSDAY,  December 3rd


VIENNA TENG & ALEX WONG
Live album recording at JOE'S PUB
7:30pm and 9:30pm shows
These shows are going to be sweeeet.  And while you're there, pick up one of these posters!





Then on SATURDAY, December 5

Wearing Walt Whitman's Words: A Typographical Exploration
LUCKY Gallery in Red Hook, Brooklyn
Opening Reception 6-9pm



Illustration by Portal Porfavor

So that's where I'll be this week.  See you there!

Dear Blog,

Sorry I've been neglecting you.  It won't happen again.  Actually, it probably will.  I hope you understand.  Thanks.

Diana

An Assortment

Some work past and present...

I am currently collaborating with Michael Bodel on his puppet/dance piece, La Sonnambula.  Here's the main puppet head, Amina (without hair).  I just attached the hair today, but don't have pictures of that yet, so you'll just have to use your imagination.

Maybe this will help...

This one's some CD art for a new album by the band, Buckdancer's Choice:

And finally, I got my hands on an actual copy of the program I designed for THE PROVENANCE OF BEAUTY/ A SOUTH BRONX TRAVELOGUE, presented by The Foundry Theatre.  It was unfortunate that I was unable to see the show, but that is because it was uber successful and completely sold out!  Yay!

the route

Heather L. Johnson: Air and Blood

I kept forgetting to post this, but luckily, GLOWLAB's current exhibition is extended until November 8!  The artist featured is Heather L. Johnson, and the work consists of very delicate embroideries and charcoal drawings.  It's definitely worth checking out.  The name, "Heather Johnson," brings back some sad memories of an old friend who died much too early, but I am glad that there is a talented artist of the same name.

The Post-Halloween Post

Happy (belated) Halloween!

Okay okay, so this wasn't my costume.  It's just the scariest part of my skin care regime.

This year, I had two costumes--a really lazy one, and one that was slightly less lazy.  That's what happens when you're poor and busy.  First, I went as Rihanna aka Dihanna:

 Complete with a bruise and busted lip,

four inch heels, an umbrella-ella (not pictured),

 

as well as celebrity friends like Woody Allen.

So, after feeling guilty for making fun of domestic abuse (I know, HIGH-larious), I tried making up for it by being a woman empowered:

Riveting!
(Thank you, Lily crew, for giving me these GUNZ)

Hope you had an awesome Halloween and ate lots of candy!  Back to the real world now..
 
P.S. Double-YAY for daylight savings!