damian ortega work at international sculpture biennale of carrara impressive

damián ortega
the egg, production shot, 2010
statuesque marble
Ø 80 cm
produced by C.B. artdesign, carrara
image by valerio e. brambilla

Reviewing the pieces that were created for this year's postmonument at the international sculpture biennale of carrara- I think this is amazing as a demonstration of what is now possible with some marble, 3D software and a machine....

mexican-born berlin-based artist damián ortega declares that he wishes to set off
'a malicious process of transformation and dysfunction of real things' through the use of optical illusions, recycled material and the creation of a short circuit of space / time suspension. his work 'l'uovo' (the egg) is a reinterpretation in marble of one of the well-known 'transformers' - the japanese robots of eighties' comic strips and cartoons.

at first glance 'l'uovo' reminds us of arnaldo pomodoro's spheres, but a careful second look reveals the face of the robot within, ready to hatch inside it, alluding to the impetuous force of life. the sculpture is a reflection on the future. it was created with a robot which uses a modern 3D software, capable of reproducing all kinds of objects in stones, and looks like a mechanical embryo. if 'l'uovo' could hatch, take shape and stand up, we would be looking at a machine similar to umberto boccioni's 'forme uniche della continuità dello spazio' (unique forms in the continuity of space).

House with Green Roof

Located in Middlebury, VT

These are people willing to take risk and try something new---My question- how do you get up and stay up to maintain it as it does have a slant.

Be a leader or follower?

Check out this video about how a movement starts and the lesson you can learn.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fW8amMCVAJQ&feature=player_embedded

Flower Window boxes make the store inviting

This is a store front in Middlebury, VT- I believe the flowers made me walk in and spend money that I should have been saving for my own flowers---
In this economy when you are competing for dollars with the shop down the street or in the mall everything helps

Carving Studio and Sculpture Center

Visited this sculpture center and studio in West Rutland,VT- attended their recent forum- it was interesting..Anyone who is interested in sculpture should stop by the studio and gallery down the street. They offer classes all throughout the year.

http://www.carvingstudio.org/home/home.asp

INTERNATIONAL BAMBOO AND RATTAN PRODUCTS IDEAS COMPETITION

About the Competition

On the occasion of the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai, INBAR and the Federation of Hong Kong Industries are organizing the International Bamboo and Rattan Products Ideas Competition to help promote green practices in cities around the world. The competition theme will respond to the Expo’s theme “Better City, Better Life” by focusing on four categories- clothing, food, shelter and transport. This competition will provide a platform for producers, designers, practitioners, and organizations from around the world to present their innovative approaches to building green cities worldwide with bamboo and rattan.

Why clothing, food, shelter and transport?

Coinciding with the Shanghai Expo, the competition is an opportunity to celebrate the four necessities of life. As the Chinese saying goes: clothing, food, shelter and transport are the four basics and are things that are always part of us and show how fast our societies are changing. Bamboo and rattan make significant contributions around the world to meet these four basic needs.



Selection Criteria:

* Creativity in process, design and innovation
* Overall and measurable resource, water and energy conservation
* Contribution to new uses, new habits and new green environments
* Adaptation of existing designs, fusion and mixing of natural materials into existing contexts

Eligibility:

The competition is open to all, including individuals and teams coming from the non-profit and the private sectors. Multi-disciplinary, international and indigenous community team entries are strongly encouraged.



Key Dates

The registration period will close on June 1, 2010 with entries due by August 31, 2010. The Competition Jury will select the winners in September and the first prize winners of the different categories will be invited to unveil and exhibit their designs at INBAR’s Pavilion in the World Expo in Shanghai in October 2010.


Registration begins April 2010.


For more information visit or contact us at:

www.inbarworldexpo.com or ideascompetition@inbar.int

Florida Film Fest Award Winners

I did not see all the winners, but most of the winners were the ones that were the buzz all week...
Glad to see some of my favorites that I did see won:
How to Fold A Flag
Racing Dreams
And for shorts: THE POODLE TRAINER

Congratulations to the FFF 2010
Competition Award Winners
FEATURE FILMS

Grand Jury Award for Best Narrative Feature
WINTER’S BONE, directed by Debra Granik

Special Jury Award for Narrative Filmmaking
HOMEWRECKER, directed by Brad and Todd Barnes

Nestle® Cranberry Raisinets® Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature
DON’T LET ME DROWN, directed by Cruz Angeles
DOCUMENTARIES

Grand Jury Award for Best Documentary Feature
HOW TO FOLD A FLAG, directed by Michael Tucker and Petra Epperlein

Special Jury Award for Documentary Filmmaking
BEST WORST MOVIE, directed by Michael Paul Stephenson

Nestle® Cranberry Raisinets® Audience Award for Best Documentary Feature
RACING DREAMS, directed by Marshall Curry

Grand Jury Award for Best Documentary Short
THE POODLE TRAINER, directed by Vance Malone
SHORT FILMS

Grand Jury Award for Best Narrative Short
TOUCH, directed by Jen McGowan

Grand Jury Award for Best Animated Short
THE COW WHO WANTED TO BE A HAMBURGER, directed by Bill Plympton

Special Jury Award for Outstanding Performance
Jonathan Orsini, CIGARETTE CANDY directed by Lauren Wolkstein

Nestle® Cranberry Raisinets® Audience Award for Best Short Film
MUSIC BY PRUDENCE, directed by Roger Ross Williams

For more details on the winning films visit:
http://www.floridafilmfestival.com/films_events/award_winners