For Memorial Day, I road tripped to San Diego with my high school friend Allyssa Camarigg, recent graduate of FIDM and her boyfriend, George Lind who just happened to have a show in "Normal Heights" as the drummer for Josiah Leming. The road trip became quite surreal as Allyssa and I recalled once having raved over the idea of living in California. Four years later, our raves have come true.
Normal Heights, San Diego, CA
Josiah Leming
backstage hey hey
Allyssa & George
Old Town, San Diego, CA
[Back to LA]
Dick Clark Productions
Five blocks from my apartment
Miracle Mile
Perpendicular to Fairfax Avenue with eclectic shops, street vendors and restaurants, Miracle Mile, otherwise known as "Museum Row," was full of culture. The two mile stretch boasted various nationally recognized museums such as the LACMA, Peterson Automotive Museum, La Brea Tar Pits and Los Angeles Museum of Architecture and Design.
Of course I checked out the Los Angeles Museum of Architecture+Design
Two student projects were selected from each California accredited institute of Architecture and Design for exhibition at the A+D.
UCLA Interior Design Student Work Exhibit
I loved how the spaces began with a concept. The top bracket was about an artist's studio-they took the palette and painting structure to guide the design moves. The final bracket's concept revolved around a candle. The designer took interest in the original candle structure and followed the process of the morphing wax due to the candle's burning lifespan.
Model Shop, the Fashion Designer's loft
Project reflecting the female.
Building one: Eyelash
La Brea Tar Pits
The Counter, Miracle Mile
Custom Built Burgers & in close competition with In and Out for the best burgers in town.
MMMMMMmmmm.
Ahi Tuna atop goat cheese, red onion, cranberries and lettuce on a homemade wheat bun. All specified by me! Fantastic.
West Coast BBQ with my new friend Scott Johnson who happens to be an independent film producer. Couch Surfing Productions, I'm a fan.
Check them out:
And we [my room mates + friends] spent Sunday at Zuma Beach.
ZUMA ZUMA ZUMA, I love you.
Moonshadows Restaurant, Malibu
And finally, my room as I write tonight.
A wall of self reflection, I pin up anything I find related to this summer life.
1. White board [not pictured]:
-"What inspires me-Concept, story; Music, live shows; People, friends; Thoughts, laughter, conversations; Knowledge, past, present, future; Travel, culture; Other designers, their thoughts, motives; Youth, Pop Culture.
-What I value [In People]-Conversation; Intellect; Talent, Ability; Ambition; Humor; Goals, Paths.
-What I value [In Art]-Novelty, Material; Craft, good and bad; Humor; Understanding, depth; Intrigue.
-What I value [In Music]-Reason; Performance; Quality, skill; Target Audience; Meaning, interpretation.
-What I like-energy, movement, satisfaction, competition, inspiration, city life, family, friends, novelty, creativity, independence, the outdoors and its juxtaposition to the city, fashion, architecture, design, installation, beauty, raw material/form and exposure, pictures.
-What I want-A relationship with Christ, wisdom, compassion, love, children, freedom, satisfaction, exploration."
2. Print "How to be an Artist" [remnants of the law student]:
Stay loose, watch snails, plant impossible gardens, invite someone dangerous to tea, make signs that say yes-post them all over your house, make friends with freedom and uncertainty, look forward to dreams, cry, give money away, do it now, believe in magic, take moon baths, read everyday, listen to old people, open up, dive, build forts with blankets, write love letters.
3. Scriptures:
Isah 43:1 "I have called you by name and you are mine."
Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
4. Scribbles: "DESIGN COMES FROM WITHIN"
5. Portraits [Gervasoni, Italy]
6. Germany, are you calling my name?
Michael Gondry's video
The Chemical Brothers, Star Guitar
