Thank you to everyone who came and celebrated the work of James Dufresne on his launch of his illustration collection. More to come on the upcomming art shows hosted at the loft.
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A a video and sound study in fluid dynamics. All original music and video shot and performed by Douglas Cain. This piece was inspired by a recent live video performance by Matthew Fitzpatrick featuring video samples from the Japanese filmmaker Masaki Kobayashi's title sequence from Kwaidon (1965 original). It also draws on imagery from the audio-visual works of Morton Subotnick and Tony Martin, Sidewinder.
Here are some of my inspirations...
The first example is Kwaidon. The title sequences are so wonderful. Also the Japanese typography and graphic design of the title sequence really speak to me. Also the calligraphy is pretty hard to beat. A big thank you to Matthew for introducing me to the work of Masaki Kobayashi. Start at 0:43...
Next is the audiovisual piece, 'Sidewinder'. I feel that Tony Martin, who also at the time provided psychedelic visual accompaniments to such bands as Jefferson Airplane and the Grateful Dead, instills a fascinating visual reference to the work of yet another 1960s San Francisco musical innovator Subotnick. Here's the piece...
So, my roommate Matthew is moving out. I knew right away when he sent the "I am going to lay on some bummer news tonight, will you be free?" e-mail. I know that everyone is on their own trajectory so I wish him the best. He has said that he thinks he is going to move to Seattle and needs to save money so is moving in with old friends in the city. I wish he had considered this before moving in but whatever. People have to do whats best for them in the moment and I am sure that this is whats best for him. Its probably whats best for the house too, as I will explain.
I am sad that he is going but I have to say, I hope that this move cheers him up... Its a shame to see him go but I think that I have someone lined up to take the room who will actually be a really exciting new roommate who is a pleasure to see. I am ready to share that WONDERFUL, AMAZING, and BEAUTIFUL apartment with people who really WANT to be there. With the people who also actually live there. I am excited to live with someone who is excited to see ME. Just as I am. I need this from my roommates to not feel like I live in a boarding house. God knows I have spent enough time doing that...
Although I lust after the idea of living alone where I do not have to fall victim to the flights of fancy of my cohabitants, I really do like to come home to my friends. Its a bummer seeing people go most of the time. I guess I am glad that we are making this switch now but I really hope that this switch is the last until Lindsay swoops up Lenny. I know it sounds naive to say but I am tired of these road bumps and surprises. Anyways, its hard saying goodbye especially when you are not sure if you will connect with that person if you do not have some sort of shared experience. However the case, I guess at the bottom of it all I am really sad that I will not see Matthew anymore in my day to day life. It has been a good year living with him. I wish him the best.
That's all for now.
I am sad that he is going but I have to say, I hope that this move cheers him up... Its a shame to see him go but I think that I have someone lined up to take the room who will actually be a really exciting new roommate who is a pleasure to see. I am ready to share that WONDERFUL, AMAZING, and BEAUTIFUL apartment with people who really WANT to be there. With the people who also actually live there. I am excited to live with someone who is excited to see ME. Just as I am. I need this from my roommates to not feel like I live in a boarding house. God knows I have spent enough time doing that...
Although I lust after the idea of living alone where I do not have to fall victim to the flights of fancy of my cohabitants, I really do like to come home to my friends. Its a bummer seeing people go most of the time. I guess I am glad that we are making this switch now but I really hope that this switch is the last until Lindsay swoops up Lenny. I know it sounds naive to say but I am tired of these road bumps and surprises. Anyways, its hard saying goodbye especially when you are not sure if you will connect with that person if you do not have some sort of shared experience. However the case, I guess at the bottom of it all I am really sad that I will not see Matthew anymore in my day to day life. It has been a good year living with him. I wish him the best.
That's all for now.
Thank you to everyone who came out on Friday to support our show. Again, it was a tremendous success. See you next month for our upcoming Academic Affairs special Ghostly Halloween show.
Its going to be HUGE!!! Come join us on September 25, 2009 for the opening of September's Last Friday.
So recently my friends and I here at Zughaus have decided to create a new art night to promote the arts in a tangible way, in a sence to bring it home. Last Friday night's opening was wonderful. Thank you to Carey Lin and Devin Rutz for showing new work. Thank you also to everyone who joined us. I was elated to see so many people come. Lets continue to make last friday open gallery a success!
The artists can be found here;
Carey Lin
Devin Rutz
Flier by my talented friend and roomie Matthew Fitzpatrick
Information about Zughaus and last fridays can be found at our arts collective website:
Academic Affairs
Please come out and show your support for Academic Affairs' last Friday art opening, located at Zughaus. Artists this month are Carey Lin and Devin Rutz showing paintings and an exciting architectural installation, respectively. Support local art and artists!
Zughaus is located at 1306 3rd st, Berkeley, CA
info at
affairsacademic.com
UPDATE-- Here are some photos of the first Last Friday; 'Academic Affairs presents Shelmut Langley'
Zughaus is located at 1306 3rd st, Berkeley, CA
info at
affairsacademic.com
UPDATE-- Here are some photos of the first Last Friday; 'Academic Affairs presents Shelmut Langley'
Eric Pennella and Lindsay Grant inspect the works.
Jacob Wolkenhauer performing at Zughaus.
Nancy Fair and the Shiny Choir perform at Zughaus.
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