From an architectural perspective, the Elora Mill project represented a true challenge. The objective was two-fold: restore existing buildings that have been woven into the fabric of the village's heritage, whilst developing new facilities reflective of today's market for luxury hotel, dining and wedding accommodations.
Expanding a 150-year-old heritage structure demanded a respect for the simplicity of the mill's form, as well as an understanding of the design opportunities presented by a building perched so strategically on the edge of a gorge. The project involved five buildings essentially: the original mill with a stable; the granary; a commercial warehouse structure; a mill cottage and, finally, a brick home in a state of disrepair.
The main mill is being restored and expanded out over the river and gorge to take full advantage of spectacular views. This addition, which will welcome diners and provide luxury accommodations, has been designed as a cantilevered glass box. Its transparency will allow the original walls of the mill to remain visible while creating an exciting juxtaposition of materials and form. The simplicity of its design will compliment, rather than compete with, the heritage structure.
The stable was a greater challenge. Sitting on a rock outcropping the gorge and offering serene views to the other side of the river, the goal was to convert the stable into a luxury spa, complete with a fitness area and pool. Though the original structure had to be removed, the rubble stone was salvaged for re-use in the new build. The result of this re-envisioning is a building that replicates the timeless simplicity and beauty of its heritage.
The granary building on Main Street has seen many uses over its history. While not designated, it was integral that elements of the exterior facade be retained, as they were strongly tied to the historical streetscape. Everything within its walls was removed to allow for the construction of a new banquet and wedding facility, which makes stunning use of both stone and glass.
The mill cottage -- a wonderful old stone house on the river's edge -- is being restored and converted into luxury rooms with an addition that will allow for more guests. This addition, though contemporary in its form, certainly utilizes materials that pay homage to the past. The cottage and the mill form the terminus of a new glass bridge being built across the river. This modern design element allows for a sense of transparency while crossing the river and marks a bold new development for the entire site. Offering not only a dramatic view of the surroundings, the bridge will also serve to connect one side of the Elora Mill project to the other.
The brick home has been restored and will be re-purposed to house ancillary facilities as well as another suite. The building's interior will also continue the utilize glass, stone and exposed timber in a careful balance of the old and new.
The overall design vision for Elora Mill was to create a complex of buildings that are cohesive in their character, that respect the heritage of a historical site and that reflect the visual impact of such a stunning and scenic area. The inclusion of glass and steel as contemporary design elements announces a bold new beginning for the development. The simplicity of form in the buildings compliment the heritage qualities of the site. Creating a sense that the structures had always been part of the area by channelling the bold and timeless will ensure the project's relevance for years to come.
William R. Hicks
B.E.S., B.Arch., MRAIC. OAA


GREAT LOCAL SUPPLIERS
On top of our team of event professionals we have some great contacts and suppliers to ensure your event is truly amazing! Below are some links to our suppliers and some select locations.
Ribble Valley Catering
The Ribble Valley Group offer everything from canapes, hog roasts, BBQs and buffets to a full sit down wedding breakfast option. They're competitively priced and work from a full restaurant standard kitchen on site at our events. They come very highly recommended!
Blue Pepper Catering
Managing Director David Swane and his family developed the business – instilling it with a deep sense of family values, providing restaurant quality dining at events all over Yorkshire.
The Rabbit Hole Travelling Coffee Shop
Ste and his team travel around with their quirky coffee trailer, offering great quality drinks served with warmth and good humour. A fun addition to your outdoor event.
The Travelling Tea Ladies
Baking with seasonal and local produce, The Travelling Tea Ladies offer delicious tea parties, dessert tables and naked wedding cakes for your special day.
Decorations & Venue Dressing
Unique bespoke paper wedding flowers, accessories and cake toppers. As a trained florist Ali certainly knows her flowers and her paper creations are so realistic and just beautiful.
Authentic vintage crockery, prop and illuminated sign hire. Add a quirky vintage touch to your wedding venue.
An event planning and prop hire business based in West Yorkshire who love creating design that is on trend by sourcing and combining an eclectic mix of decorative items that can be used to set the perfect tone and atmosphere of your event.
Floral Dance is not just a shop selling beautiful flowers and stunning bouquets, they also offer a service for Weddings and Corporate Events. Angela is so creative and her style really compliments the teepees.
Quality faux flowers to hire or buy. From table displays to button holes and they all look as beautiful as the real thing!
Paper Soul Design
Wedding stationery done differently. Paper Soul Design bring a modern edge to traditional wedding stationery.
True to You Celebrancy
True to You Celebrancy offer bespoke ceremonies. Deborah works with each couple individually, creating them a truly unique ceremony. These non legal ceremonies can be help anywhere - perfect for your outdoor wedding!
Photography and Cinematography
Photography by Kathryn
Wedding & lifestyle photographer - Kathryn’s style is very much about capturing natural moments as they’re happening, letting your day unfold and documenting your story.
Heidi Marfitt Photography
An outstanding photographer with a great portfolio, not only that, Heidi's just lovely too!
Midgley Wedding Cinematography
Cinematic visuals paired with heartfelt audio to create a truly cherished and unforgettable Wedding Film.
Kirsty Mattsson Photography
Kirsty offers a blend of contemporary and photojournalistic styles of photography, capturing you and your partner or family in a creative yet honest way.
The Little Cake Cottage
Design, create and decorate luxury tailor made cakes for all occasions. Three reasons to choose The Little Cake Cottage - They are versatile, meet deadlines and they LOVE chocolate :)
Debbie Gillespie Cake Design
Award winning cake designer. Debbie is most famous for her pretty flora and fauna designs, bold colours and generally being fun and quirky.
Bells & Breakfast
Luxuriously furnished Bell Tents perfect for on site accommodation at your event or wedding. Not only will they add special touches to your luxury tent, such as refreshments, they can also offer a bed and breakfast package so you and your guests can enjoy a hassle-free, fully cooked breakfast the next morning.
This lovely mint green, beautifully restored VW campervan is available for hire. As a small family run business Hippie Hire take the time create a bespoke service for each of their customers.
John Redding - Not Just Travel
The easiest way to plan and book your honeymoon... You know what your dream honeymoon looks like, but it’s hard to get excited with all the research and planning it takes to make it a reality – let alone be sure you’re getting the widest choice and the best offers. There is a better way – let John Redding, Not Just Travel take care of it all for you…
A professional outdoor wedding and events management company based in the heart of the countryside in West Yorkshire. Whimsical Events offer event planning services and on the day management.
Sian Chaplin Events
With over 10 years experience in the events industry, Sian specialises in outdoor, DIY weddings and parties with a difference. From full and partial planning to on the day coordination and supplier sourcing, Sian is on hand to ease the wedding planning stress and be there every step of the way to ensure that you enjoy the experience from start to finish. Offering planning support in any location across Yorkshire and beyond.
Michael Mullholand Acoustic
From wedding ceremony music, to laid back live lounge style acoustic covers during the drinks reception, or an upbeat, foot stomping, Harmonica blowing sing-along set in the evening Michael has a fabulous, unique style and a lot to offer.
Make your day or night one to remember! LiveBand Entertainment certainly help you make an impression. They know how important it is to celebrate in style and party like never before. Their musicians play around the world and worked with the likes of Frank Sinatra, The Temptations, Olly Murs, Corinne Bailey Rae & Blue to name but a few!
An intimate 3 acre woodland setting, Applewood creates the perfect backdrop for your romantic outdoor wedding. Nicola goes above and beyond to provide outstanding service from start to finish.
Blossom Barn Weddings, Hepworth, Holmfirth
Blossom Barn is a 17th Century barn with stunning outdoor space. Just a 10 minute picturesque drive from the village of Holmfirth and with parking for up to thirty cars. With power, toilets and a kitchen on site this is a little more than just a blank canvas.
Newton Grange, Bank Newton, Skipton
A rural retreat offering a few options for field hire with accommodation on site. Close to Skipton and Gargrave.
Located between Otley and Harrogate, this secluded field venue offers plenty of space, stunning views of Almscliffe Crag, easy access from the main road and good links to nearby towns for accommodation and travel.
Riverside Field, Silsden
This incredibly spacious field makes for a perfect blank canvas for teepee events and weddings. With ample room for a large teepee, parking and camping this is a great location to hold your festival feel event. Situated next to the River Aire and with great views of the surrounding hills makes this a picturesque spot. It's also very close to some major road and rail links, making it really accessible.
Little Seed Field
A unique (and totally stunning) hill top location close to Ripon. With over 200 acres of land, this grassy setting offers extensive space for your dream teepee set up. They offer use of a barn for ceremonies and cosy glamping cabins. Camping is also encouraged. Perfect for a festival feel, laid back day!
Blue Coat Farm
Blue Cote Farm offer a choice of fields in which to hold your teepee wedding or party. With lovely views across the Harrogate countryside and easy access from main roads this venue is fab for anyone looking for a blank canvas close to accommodation and rail links.
This intimate, newly restored barn venue on the edge of Otley Chevin has gorgeous views and a very homely feel. With space for a giant teepee out in the lovely garden it's perfect for smaller wedding parties, There's a license in place of wedding ceremonies and onsite bar and catering facilities.
Horseshoe Farm Weddings
This brand new venue between Wetherby and York lends itself to gorgeous outdoor weddings. With ample parking, an onsite bar, secluded paddock in which to set up your teepee and courtyard setting to enjoy your reception drinks it really is the perfect party space.
Situated in Sutton in Craven, North Yorkshire, Pinnacle Events offers breathtaking views over the Aire Valley. There's plenty of space for your teepee and heaps of accommodation in nearby Skipton, Silsden and Addingham.


CREATIVE . PROFESSIONAL . AWARD-WINNING. INNOVATIVE
We are Colorado portrait photographers specializing in modern portraiture.We are not a high volume studio,we pride ourselves on quality not quantity. We are edgy, creative, and innovative .We shoot in our comfortable studio located in Frederick or on location. We are available for travel for destination shoots. We believe in two key elements to our business success and the success of your photo session, customer connection and communication. Whether we are photographing your high school senior or your wedding, we are here to inform you and prepare you for a fun and enjoyable experience. We strive to provide excellence in service from start to finish.
Our philosophy is an image is moment in time that can never be repeated and should be treated as a work of art. We create memories of those special milestones in life. We create works of art and family heirlooms that will last for generations. We take great care to pay attention to details and create an atmosphere and individual experience for each client. We want you to have an experience you will never forget and works of art to pass down to future generations.
“You must exist in photographs as you do in life.”


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-- J.P. Cleveland, Ohio
"My wife and I were most pleased with your professionalism and expertise. This experience has been interesting, fun and educational."
-- Mr. & Mrs. R.D. Phoenix, Arizona
"Congratulations to you and Wardrobe Image for being recognized as a successful and influential leader in the fashion industry. Your ability to transform jars of clay into works of art is both profound and astonishing."
-- G.D.M Arizona
"Pat Newquist is great! She is creative, original and fun, but always 100% professional. I'm one of those guys that really hate to shop, but Pat makes the whole experience both pleasant and productive. If it wasn't for the fact that I want to keep her all to myself, I'd have absolutely no trouble recommending her to anyone!"
-- Paul Coppinger, APPS Software Int.
"With only a few seconds to make a first impression, Pat has shown me how to maximize the short time we have."
-- Barbara Kaplan, Design Dimensions
"Words alone could not justify how I feel about your services...as anyone who is considering your service knows, Image is everything. It is also unfortunately a habit, a routine and a rut for those of us who have the wrong image...I admit I was and have been resistive to suggestions, however, I am learning to trust your judgment and break out of my old image box and create a new, better one. This has been a lot easier for me to do as I have and continue to get wonderful comments. As a management consultant and investment banker, my advice to any potential client would be to "go for it," as you have to try them to really appreciate your talents. Pat, I thank you, and I thank my guardian angel for steering me your way. You are wonderful and fantastic, and I wish you much success."
"I've always loved clothes and feel I have nice taste in clothes. I can always choose between good and better, but Pat guides me from better to the very best -- in style, quality, value and consistency. Her goal was to have all of my choices look spectacular and work together -- and she achieved that. I get dressed in an instant and know that I look fabulous. And best of all, I saved time and money. She never advised me to buy anything that didn't work with multiple pieces. I have a classy, stylish (and younger-looking) wardrobe. I am very conservative with my money, and never in a million years would have thought I would spend money on an image consultant. But now I would not consider NOT taking advantage of Pat's services. She is also extremely nice and a total pleasure to work with. I cannot recommend her highly enough."
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the life of Jesus
56pp. 320x230mm. Paper is Vélin Arches Blanc 200gsm. Type is Aries printed in grey and blue. Images printed in black from the original drawings with the aid of photopolymer plates. Full colour frontispiece by the artist, laser printed on handmade paper. Cover image printed on blue Tiziano paper. Designed and printed at The Old Stile Press and bound by The Fine Bookbindery, Wellingborough.
Edition of 60 copies, signed and numbered by Natalie d’Arbeloff. £95
from Afterword by Natalie d’Arbeloff
Although these drawings were made more than half a century ago, the idea that they might be made into a book is less than a year old as I write and the texts and references and introductory pieces have been researched and written during that time. I was an art student in New York City when I dipped a brush in Indian ink and these drawings emerged in quick succession. What I remember most clearly about that period is a sense of freedom and excitement. Abstract expressionism was in the air and I was for a while studying with Jack Tworkov, one of its leading practitioners, in his studio next door to De Kooning. I’m not sure if these painters’ intense commitment to the spontaneous gesture was an influence but I did show the drawings to Tworkov and was very proud when he praised them unconditionally, even though my subject matter was not the sort of thing which would appeal to anyone in that secular, intellectual, bohemian milieu.
Frances and Nicolas McDowall at The Old Stile Press
Catchmays Court, Llandogo, Monmouthshire NP25 4TN, UK. Phone & Fax: 44 (0)1291 689 226 e-mail: email@example.com


Rosemary Royston is a poet, writer, re-imaginer of things. See her Etsy site, Nostalgia Reimagined for some of her creations. Rosemary’s chapbook, Splitting the Soil, is currently available through Finishing Line Press and amazon. Her poetry and flash fiction have been published in various journals, such as: Split Rock Review, Southern Poetry Review, Appalachian Heritage, Poetry South, NANO Fiction, The Comstock Review, Main Street Rag, The Museum of Americana, Razor Literary Magazine, The Kentucky Review, Town Creek, *82 Review, KUDZU, Coal Hill Review, STILL, Literal Latte, New Southerner, Flycatcher, Southern Poetry Anthology, Volume V: Georgia, Echoes Across the Blue Ridge, Motif version 3, and Alehouse. Two of her essays are included in the anthology Women and Poetry: Tips on Writing, Teaching and Publishing by Successful Women Poets (McFarland). Books reviews have been published in Prairie Schooner, STILL, and Appalachian Heritage. She holds an MFA in Writing from Spalding University, and an AB in English from The University of Georgia. Read an interview with Rosemary at Writer’s Digest. Rosemary is an Assistant Professor of English and oversees Institutional Research at Young Harris College.


THE KELLY KOSMETICS STORY
I guess you could say it was in my blood...
I have always been intrigued by the power beauty can give a woman. It's what drew me to this industry from a very young age- even to wearing makeup by the fourth grade.
I followed my passion for art and beauty and this world found ME.
I grew up without a lot of self- confidence or self-love, but I knew I always found comfort in my personal beauty routine, and how it could transform not only outside, but inside as well.
The power it gave me was undeniable.
In this industry, I have found a passion for giving people self-love, the same way I found it.
I love seeing what it can do for someone.
I feel my mission is to help people find peace with themselves, find self-love, and take back their power.
There is nothing more rewarding to me than seeing someone blossom as a person,
and become confident.
Beauty is more than skin deep, but it's my passion to help it start there.
My goal is to empower women everywhere, I can’t wait to help you feel beautiful.
Sending You Love, Health & Beauty
When I think of what feeling beautiful has done for me, I want to empower all women everywhere to feel beautiful.


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All of the designs and artworks are made at the artist's studio and workspace in the Karangahake Gorge, New Zealand. When you order, we will ship your item as soon as possible and within 24hrs of payment being made (unless that date is a statutory holiday or weekend). Should the item not be in stock or a customised design, we will email you with the timeframe for completion. Usually specific requests take up to 2 weeks to be created (not including delivery time). This is to ensure the artwork is dried at each stage before the next process is started and will ensure your satisfaction of the completed work.
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Due to the creative process when making stretched canvases, the paint creates its own movement and often there is no definitely up or down to the finished work.
As a result, many of the artworks can be hung different ways to achieve the effect the buyer would like. Therefore, not all the artworks are strung for hanging. This gives the buyer the choice to hang whichever way they prefer. When there is an obvious theme or story to tell, JE Original Design has strung the back of the canvas to enable the painting to be hung that way. The final artwork becomes a result of your creativity too!
We hope you enjoy the originality of the artist of these works - Jacquie Ellis.


Lately, I have decided to take a much more laid back approach to holidays, birthdays, celebrations, etc. It’s easy to get caught up in gift giving and spending a lot of money. I love giving gifts to others, but sometimes, I need to watch the budget. Sometimes it’s nice to make something for others, especially cupcakes! Something about cupcakes equals happiness. Maybe it’s the frosting or the sprinkles, but it’s hard to look at a cupcake and feel sadness or anger. When I see one, I immediately feel like my day is full of rainbows!
Sally’s Baking Addiction
I like a variety of cupcakes, but my daughter likes a basic vanilla cupcake with vanilla frosting. So recently, when I asked her to help me make some for my cousin’s birthday, she suggested that we make “vanilla vanilla cupcakes”. I know how to make cupcakes, but since these were going to be a gift, I wanted to make the best ones possible. I did some research and settled on these Simply Perfect Vanilla Cupcakes created by one of my favorite baking bloggers, Sally, of Sally’s Baking Addiction.
If you have never visited her site, you must check it out. She has a plethora of sweet treats to try. There is truly something for everyone. I knew that I wanted to make the Simply Perfect Vanilla Cupcakes because Sally calls on one perfect secret ingredient: vanilla beans. You may find that these are difficult to find in stores. I purchased my vanilla beans from Whole Foods. There is also a nice selection on Amazon, but I have not yet tried purchasing them online. I plan to order online soon because I will be making homemade vanilla extract.
Making the Simply Perfect Vanilla Cupcakes with homemade frosting is much easier than you may expect. I would suggest that you make the frosting ahead of time so that you have it when you need it. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week. When making the cupcakes, follow the directions exactly as they are written. Once cooled and frosted, get creative! Decorate them with fun sprinkles, your favorite candy, or fresh fruit! They are quite versatile and I would love to hear your thoughts! As always, sound off in the comments!


Unlock the Rhythm: A Guide to OVO Unblocked
OVO is a unique and mesmerizing browser-based rhythm game that challenges your sense of timing and reflexes. Dive into a world of pulsating shapes, vibrant colors, and captivating beats as you tap and swipe your way through this visually stunning musical adventure. And for those who want to enjoy a quick rhythm break in even the most restricted environments, OVO Unblocked delivers.
What is OVO?
OVO is a free-to-play rhythm game created by the independent game studio Incobalt. What sets OVO apart is its minimalist yet mesmerizing visual design and focus on simple, intuitive gameplay. You’ll interact with geometric shapes that pulsate, move, and change in response to a beat, while the task for the player is to tap or swipe in perfect synchronization with the rhythm.
The “Unblocked” Advantage
The term “unblocked” refers to versions of games playable on networks where gaming sites are often restricted, like schools or workplaces. OVO Unblocked utilizes creative workarounds to provide rhythm-filled entertainment even in these settings, often accessible through dedicated unblocked games websites.
How to Play OVO
The core mechanics of OVO are deceptively simple:
- Shapes and Sound: Each level features a variety of geometric shapes – circles, squares, lines – that move and change along with a corresponding soundtrack.
- Tap or Swipe: Your main interaction is to tap or swipe the shapes in perfect time with the beat. Different shapes often require different types of interaction as the game progresses.
- Timing is Everything: Precision and accuracy in your taps or swipes are crucial to racking up points, earning a high score, and unlocking new levels.
Levels and Progression
OVO offers a series of mesmerizing levels, each with its own unique musical theme and visual aesthetic:
- Early Levels: The initial levels ease you in with simple shapes and a focus on establishing the core tap/swipe mechanics.
- Increasing Complexity: As you progress, the shapes become more complex, rhythms get faster, and new interaction types are introduced. Multiple moving shapes can require you to think several steps ahead to maintain accuracy.
- Level Unlocks: Each level needs to be completed successfully to unlock the next, keeping you motivated and testing your skills.
What Makes OVO Special
- Hypnotic Visuals: OVO’s clean art style and vibrant color palettes, synchronized perfectly with the music, create an almost hypnotic experience.
- Satisfying Gameplay The feeling of syncing perfectly with the beats and watching the shapes transform and dance is incredibly rewarding.
- Accessibility and Challenge: OVO is easy enough to get started with yet continues to challenge your rhythm and reflexes as the levels progress.
Tips for Mastering OVO
- Focus on the Rhythm: Closely listen to the soundtrack and allow yourself to feel the pattern of the beat.
- Hand-Eye Coordination: Sync your eyes with the movement of the shapes on the screen, timing your taps and swipes accurately.
- Don’t Give Up: Some levels require a bit of practice to get the hang of, and trial and error is a part of the fun!
- Volume Up!: The sounds often give you crucial cues about when to tap or swipe, so playing with the sound on can significantly help.
Where to Play OVO Unblocked
Here are a few places where you might find OVO Unblocked:
- Unblocked Games (various sites): Several websites specialize in offering unblocked versions of popular games, and OVO is often included.
- School Unblocked Games: These websites cater specifically to schools, offering a selection of games accessible on school networks.
- General Game Websites: Some mainstream browser game sites might also host an unblocked version of OVO.
Important Note: Unblocked game sites can change frequently. Search online to discover the latest sites where you can find OVO Unblocked.
Beyond OVO: More Rhythm Game Adventures
If you find yourself hooked by the rhythm gameplay of OVO, here are a few other amazing rhythm games you might enjoy:
- Geometry Dash: A platformer where you time jumps and movements to a fast-paced soundtrack.
- Beat Saber: A VR sensation where you slash through blocks in time to exhilarating music.
- osu! A cult-classic rhythm game with diverse community-made beatmaps and challenges.
Get ready to lose yourself in the captivating rhythms of OVO, and who knows, it might just unlock an undiscovered passion for rhythm games!


I am a theatre artist, husband and father. After 20 years in Chicago, I recently moved to Portland, ME. I’ve been lucky enough to amass hundreds of credits over the past twenty years as (in alphabetical order) an actor, designer, director, producer and writer. From 2006 to 2019, I served as artistic director of Halcyon Theatre.
Outside of my artistic work I’ve spoken at national and local conferences on topics including: The work of Maria Iréne Fornes; New Play development and small theatres; Inclusive strategies for expanding the Canon; Developing and producing women writers; Building inclusive programming; Producing classic and classical women writers; The pros and cons of community-specific programming; Balancing parenthood in the arts, and more.
I’ve has served on selection committees for national New Play conferences, local Grant panels and more. I’ve also worked as a consultant with other non-profit organizations on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in programming and delivery of programs; Community building, community partnerships and engagement; Developing co-productions, including contracts and best practices; Re-branding, Digital Strategy, and Visual Identity creation; and using data to measure and shape programming strategy.


Desiree's Blog | Desiree For KV Bijou Launches in 2 days!
|| By: Desiree Hartsock ||
This year has been one incredible year of inspiration, design, endeavors and pursuing all that I love in the bridal industry. I am so proud and excited to launch 'Desiree for KV Bijou' in just 2 days, which is a new bridal jewelry collection that will change the way brides finish their wedding day look.
I have worked closely with Kelsey from KV Bijou jewelry for the past year to design and piece together our favorite styles for a collection we can't wait to share with you! From a design partner to a friend, I adore Kelsey's eye for unique stones and the ability we have to understand each other's design aesthetic. Love and determination goes into each and every single piece of jewelry made and I can't wait for brides everywhere to see and feel that difference.
Semi-precious stones and inspiration from nature and moroccan elements make up our debut collection of beautiful earrings, necklaces and cuffs. Check out our inspiration board below.
I definitely have some favorites in the mix that I will share with you soon and will be wearing pieces from our collection for my own wedding in January. Our free-spirited style allows our designs to be special enough for a wedding day but versatile enough for everyday. Get excited for Saturday because that is when the shopping begins and you don't want to miss it! You can find 'Desiree for KV Bijou' at www.KVBijou.com!
Let me know which items you like best or what you would like to see more of on Twitter @DesHartsock, Instagram @DesHartsock and Facebook @OfficialDesHartsock


Flower designs can perk up almost any setting. People don’t always use them everywhere they might have a dramatic effects because they don’t naturally associate them with every venue. The workplace isn’t the fist place people think of when they picture a dramatic spray of beautiful fresh flowers, but perhaps it should be. Studies show that workplace productivity and employee satisfaction are improved when fresh flowers are introduced to the office. Fresh flowers in the workplace don’t just boost performance on mundane tasks, either. Studies also show that regular corporate flower delivery helps workers to improve their creative performance, problem solving, and boost their idea generation, too.
Visitors Will Appreciate Floral Designs in the Office
Happy, motivated staff is only half the reason to include floral designs in the workplace. Many different offices can become insular places, and have very few visitors. Business communications are done mostly with telephones, fax machines, videoconferencing, email, and though other, mostly digital methods. It can be easy for workers and senior staff to get tunnel vision about their surroundings, and to forget the impression that visitors to the office will get. Floral designs in lobbies, waiting areas, conference rooms, and break rooms are sure to put visitors at ease and make them feel welcome. Flower arrangements add style and freshness to surroundings that sometimes look like little more than a drop ceiling above with a low-pile carpet below, with desks arranged in between. In today’s hyper-competitive marketplace, it’s important to take every opportunity to make a good impression on existing and potential clients and customers, and fresh floral designs in the office are a great way to do it.
Office Decoration Is Usually an Afterthought
Office decoration is often an ad hoc affair, with no overriding theme or organizational direction. Workers try as best they can to banish long, bland stretches of plaster with motivational posters and company promotional material, and these items quickly become entirely ignored by everyone that passes by them. Fresh flowers arranged in interesting floral designs are always noticed, because they’re always new. No matter how hectic the workplace might be, if the surroundings are dull and drab, staff can become bored and demotivated. A fresh spray of flowers changed out at regular intervals can put a bounce in everyone’s step as they pass by, and more than pay for themselves with increased morale and productivity.
Floral Designs Increase Creativity
In another independent study of the effect of flowers in the workplace, workers were assigned creative problem solving tasks in an office that had indoor flowers and plants, an office that had a sculpture, and an office that had no decoration at all. Both male and female workers demonstrated better innovative thinking in the office that featured flowers and plants.


This exhibition has been made possible through sponsorship provided by the City of Sydney to exhibition curator Dr. Shirleene Robinson. The exhibition has also benefitted enormously from a partnership with ACON. Thank you to the Australian Lesbian and Gay Archives (ALGA) for providing permission to use many of the images in this exhibition, and to Sydney’s Pride History Group for ongoing support.
The following people have also provided valuable input for this exhibition: Anisa Puri—for website design, website production and curation of audio content, Nick Henderson—for archival research at ALGA, as well as Nic Parkhill (ACON CEO), Reg Domingo (ACON), Gay Egg, Robert French, C. Moore Hardy, Justin Koonin (ACON), Alexandrio Lim (ACON), Sarah Midgley, Robert Reynolds, Helen Ross-Browne, Paul Sendziuk, Lin Tobias and Cheryl Ware.
Many thanks to all the interviewees featured in this online exhibition: Nicola Addison, Barrie Brockwell, Patricia Davidson, David Edler, Perry Head, Peter Fyfe, Jenny Jagger, and Tess Ziems.
The exhibition and this digital site have benefited from background research made possible through funding from the Australian Research Council DP160103548 awarded to Shirleene Robinson, Robert Reynolds and Paul Sendziuk. More than sixty people have been interviewed about their experiences of volunteering with HIV and AIDS organisations in 1980s and 1990s Australia. Their generosity and courage in sharing their stories has been invaluable. For more on the larger project that this exhibition draws from, visit the HIV/AIDS Volunteers History Project.
All efforts have been made to find and attribute copyright.
Dr. Shirleene Robinson


Beach Break Film Festival Packages
Opening Reception and Waterman.
Join us at 6:00pm for our Inaugural Opening at the theatre. Meet the filmmakers and toast the evening with local favorites from It’s Italia and Barterra Winery, then enjoy our opening night feature film, "Waterman".
Tickets are non-refundable and all sales are final
Preceded by the Short:
For the Love of the Sport
By local filmmaker: Cole Keeton
Wednesday, December 28 @ 7:30pm
Five-time Olympic medalist and Native Hawaiian, Duke Pao a Kahanamoku shattered records and brought surfing to the world while overcoming a lifetime of personal challenges. Waterman, narrated by Jason Momoa, explores his journey and legacy as a legendary swimmer, trailblazer, and the undisputed father of modern-day surfing, following the sport's first-time inclusion in this year's Games - a fitting tribute to his work promoting the sport around the globe.
Q & A with Director Isaac Halasima and another special guest.
Tickets available for pre-film reception with Director, Sponsors,
Donors and Package Holders
MERMAIDS ON MARS
PIXAR'S SHORT FILM COLLECTION 2
Thursday, December 29 @ 2pm
SHORT - Mermaids on Mars
Mermaids on Mars was created out of a unique vision of the film's producer, Nancy Guettier, to create a gift for her three adopted children, and for other children, who wanted to experience magic and adventure instead of explosions on the screen.
In attendance: Filmmaker Nancy Guettier and Director Jon V. Peters and Special Guests
Pixar's Short Film Collection 2 Disney and Pixar present an incredible collection of 12 short films, featuring multiple Academy Award(R) nominees and a host of family favorites. Join the celebration of imagination with this collection, packed with unforgettable animation, fantastic stories and captivating characters.
Followed by the short: CAMPESINOS:
America's Unsung Heroes
Thursday, December 29 @ 4:30 pm
A feature-length documentary based on the events and circumstances surrounding the 1982 avalanche in Alpine Meadows, CA.
--A compelling documentary about memory, tragedy and the terrifying power of nature. Through interviews and outdoor footage, both modern and archival, it creates a sense of the horror and scale of the disaster in the Lake Tahoe area, which took the lives of seven people on March 31, 1982.
In attendance: Director Jared Drake
Q & A following the movie with the
Campesinos is a moving and vivid first-hand look at the struggles farm workers face on both a local and national level. It was filmed at several farms near Silicon Valley and shows how the gritty reality of farm workers is similar everywhere. No stone is left unturned as it makes sure to give insight into the life of farm workers, who are often forgotten by the American Mainstream.
Filmmaker Joe Poni and Dr. Belinda Hernandez Arriaga, EdD, LCSW Executive Director and Founder of ALAS will join us for a Q&A following the film.
WE WERE HYPHY
Thursday, December 29 @ 7:30pm
A love song to the artists, dance, music, slang, clothes and most importantly of all, the people who came of age during the Hyphy Movement.
In attendance: Director Laurence Madrigal, Executive Producer Raphael Casel and Dr. Moore
Filmmaker Q & A following the screening.
THE COMEDY CLUB
Friday, December 30 @ 4pm
When a fire destroys Cobb's Comedy Club in San Francisco, defiant owner Tom Sawyer and his crew of comedians rebuild it, hoping to revive the struggling local comedy scene. As a breeding ground for young comedians, Cobb's could not be equaled. Jim Carrey, Dana Carvey, Paula Poundstone, Bob Saget, Ellen DeGeneres, Bobcat Goldthwait, Bill Maher, Kevin Pollak and more developed at this small club. David C. Schendel (Yank Tanks, 2003) documents the roller coaster ride to re-open the legendary independent venue and keep it open against all odds.
In Attendence: Tom Sawyer, W. Kamau Bell
HALLELUJAH Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song
Preceded by a Short: TIME FOR THREE
Friday, December 30 @ 7:30pm
A definitive exploration of singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen as seen through the prism of his internationally renowned hymn, Hallelujah. This feature-length documentary weaves together three creative strands and was approved for production by Cohen just before his 80th birthday in 2014, the film accesses of wealth of never-before-seen archival materials from the Cohen Trust.
Q & A with Directors Dan Geller and Dayna Goldfine
Closing Night Reception immediately follows the film and is included with your ticket.
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A new and exciting outdoor art installation by a local artist is now on display for visitors to enjoy over the summer months in the Richard & Jane Manoogian Art Park at the Anton Art Center in Mount Clemens.
'The Beauty of Letting Go' features a rainbow-colored collection of over 400 hand-fabricated butterflies scattering into the sky from the hand of an aluminum wire sculpture in the shape of a young girl. A preliminary version of this artwork was featured in recent years at the newly biennial ArtPrize artist competition in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Macomb County resident and artist, Sarah K. Smith, says, "This artwork conveys the freedom of innocence, as well as the vulnerability of creative expression. The butterflies drifting away from the young girl represent the risk of entering into the unknown, where they are susceptible to change; never to return the same way they were when they left."
The artwork is made using aluminum wire, rods and screen materials, as well as monofilament. It reaches 15 feet high, 35 feet long, and 15 feet wide, stretching across the pavement and grassy area of the property located on the corner of South Gratiot and Macomb Place.
Sarah says that the artwork’s message is although choosing a path to follow may be daunting, you can discover true beauty when you put yourself out there, let go of fear and embrace the adventure. She adds, "Just like this girl, you have the freedom to release your fear of the unknown in order to unveil the beautiful path that life has in store for you."
For more information about the Anton Art Center, visit or call 586-469-8666. The Anton Art Center is a registered nonprofit organization located in Mount Clemens, Michigan, with a mission to enrich and inspire people of all ages through the arts. It is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am until 5pm; admission is free.
Megan Ochmanek is a communications specialist for Macomb County Planning and Economic Development.


The Talent & The Gift. The more I do this, the more I love creating. Just me, a pad & a pen (& occasional pencil). No rulers, no visual guides. No computer software needed. Just the pictures of ideas in my mind & my left hand. I realize that's a gift. Drawing is a talent of its own & it's something that can be taught & learned. But to reflect what's on your mind straight into the paper using shapes instead of letters. That's a gift. And I thank God for blessing me with it.


Our handmade, reusable fabric party bags are perfect for storing all of those special little fairy treasures!
This item is hand sewn using 100% cotton white on cerise polka dot fabric and each pre-filled bag has one of our beautiful, hand painted thank you tags attached.
They make a wonderful alternative to plastic!
Bag Only purchase (£4) includes 1 party bag.
We can also pre-pack our party bags for you with our bespoke party bag fillers, saving you time!
Each pre-filled bag (£13) will contain;
- A Fairy door notepad with 5 twig pencils.
- A mini pot of organic fairy berry sweets.
- A mini pot of bubbles with a handmade bubble ‘jewel’ wand.
- Each bag will have one of our hand painted thank you tags attached.
A handmade item.
100% cotton fabric with a pretty ribbon drawstring.
White on cerise polka dot fabric – 7mm dot.
L 230mm, W 165mm (* Please note, due to the nature of this product, dimensions may vary slightly).
Overall weight; 13g (bag only), 292g (pre-filled).


Cesare Ruffo has that unmistakable Italian flair with hair. Upon completion of his training, Cesare styled hair in his hometown of Venice - Italy. He relocated to Beverly Hills in the mid-nineties and joined our team soon after. Cesare can morph any woman’s hair, to breathtakingly beautiful and healthy-looking. He specializes in feminine cuts, sexy styles and sophisticated up-do’s. You will leave looking and feeling pretty… like an Italian Goddess!
Dusty Fleming is Beverly Hills' hairdressing royalty. His celebrated career spans over thirty-five years. Maintaining an impressive “who’s who” clientele, including celebrity icons such as Janis Joplin, Diana Ross, Ringo Starr, Jeff Bridges, Raquel Welch, Natalie Wood, Patty Hearst, Sylvester Stallone, Jon Voight, Jessica Lange, Nick Nolte. Dusty has been a beloved member of the JosephMartin team since 2012.
Heidi Wu has international training and a superb eye that makes every haircut a precise and flattering style. Her creativity with hair, makes each visit with her a special occasion. Heidi listens to your ideas and turns them into a unique reality for every client.
James Kendall, under his father’s tutelage, began cutting and styling hair at age fourteen. The result… one of the most sought-after hairdressers in Beverly Hills. James has been trained by the best of the best, from London to Los Angeles. His skills exude panache and fashion forwardness. James can be found taming the tresses of Hollywood's elite, from early morning to late at night. James is sincere and honest, making you feel right at home in his chair… you will leave feeling beautiful!
Joseph Kendall began his career in London at Vidal Sassoon in London. At nineteen, he opened his first salon in Central London, while also consulting on hair for the BBC. Joseph later moved to L.A. where he met Martin Fassnidge, and together they formed JosephMartin Hair and Beauty in Beverly Hills, becoming an instant success with the entertainment industry and Beverly Hills socialites.
Lily Wong trained at Vidal Sassoon in L.A. She specializes in both men’s and women's haircuts and styling. Lily is an accomplished stylist, who started with JosephMartin almost three decades ago, at their first salon. She has also spent considerable time over the years doing TV work hairstyling at CBS.
Mark Wade leads with his philosophy “with good communication and solid skills, any client’s vision is possible”. For English-born hairstylist, London was where he learned the craft of hair coloring, cutting and styling. He then went on to become a master teaching instructor in haircutting techniques for UK hairdressing giants such as Vidal Sassoon, Tony & Guy and Jingles Group.
Martin Fassnidge began styling hair at the age of fourteen in the heart of London’s West End. Moving to L.A. in 1978, Martin established himself as a formidable force in the Beverly Hills hair world. He then met Joseph Kendall in 1981 and they formed JosephMartin Hair and Beauty, which has long-since stood as a beacon of excellence in Beverly Hills.
Pablo Gualle, a college graduate, left Ecuador for Beverly Hills in 1997, where he embarked on an apprenticeship with Joseph Kendall. Pablo has a passion for hairdressing and excels in cutting and styling hair of all types, and enjoys the creativity involved in transforming a client’s vision into a reality. Bringing out the best with his young-looking and modern styles.
Samuel McWongaheybegan his journey in his teens as a true hair artist at Vidal Sassoon on Rodeo Drive, later becoming an educator specializing in creative cutting, Keratin treatments, chignons and up-dos. Samuel works regularly on awards shows, such as Oscars, Golden Globes, VMA, Grammys, AMA, Emmys, Billboard, Teen Choice, not forgetting countless movie premieres, weddings and events.
Chris Wang had extensive haircutting training at Vidal Sassoon. We’re glad he has been an important part the JosephMartin team since 2007. In over a decade of cutting experience, Chris has honed his techniques precision in cutting and blow-drying both male and female clients. His philosophy is simply to bring the beauty out of each individual client.
Anival Morales has combined his teachings from world-known hair icons, to establish himself as a successful and sought-after colorist. His specialty is balayage, where he creates very natural sun-kissed highlights; hand painting strokes of color with the flow of the hair. This intricate technique works equally well for blondes, brunettes, and redheads. Anival is a true expert in his field.
Ernie Ramos, L.A. native, garnered tremendous experience mentoring under two stellar Vidal Sassoon educators. With over twenty years of experience in color and Keratin straightening treatments, Ernie is a master at classic looking color and highlights. He excels at all manner of color transformations, while never loosing sight of his goal... always keep hair quality and hair integrity the number one priority.
Jane Paddon has the ability to create most beautiful colors that are perfect for each and every client. Trained by top colorists in London, and with many years of experience, Jane has a very creative talent and a detailed eye. Jane has a very dedicated and loyal following because she loves what she does and takes the time to perfect her work.
Jovina Baker is a native Californian. Her passion for enhancing natural beauty and aesthetics came at an early age. She dedicated three years to studying under top colorists in the industry. Jovina prides herself on her vast knowledge of hair color, specializing in balayage and natural looking low-maintenance color. Jovina has made a name for herself in the hair industry through hard work, willingness to take on a hair challenge and staying inspired with the goal of creating something new and unforgettable.
Koki Yamasaki, who joined JosephMartin in 2000, is a color specialist who particularly enjoys the balayage method of ombre and highlighting. He is also an early adopter and keen expert in the field of Keratin treatments. Koki thoroughly loves and enjoys his work; he is particularly attentive and cares a great deal about clients' happiness.
Saori Watanabe has been part of the JosephMartin team since 2000. Her specialties lie in coloring both brunettes and blondes. Saori has a great love for the fine art of balayage. She also excels in the field of hair straightening, using the Keratin and the Japanese methods.
Marcus Georgiou trained at L’Oreal, in his home-city of London. Central London is also where Marcus then established himself as a colorist before he came to L.A. to be with JosephMartin in 1990. “Consistent” looking hair color is his forte. Marcus also prides himself in color-changes and corrective work, which he achieves by using only the gentlest color products possible.
Tracy Hill excels in corrective coloring and problem-hair-color solutions. A former International Training Director for beauty industry giants such as Redken, L’Oreal and Vidal Sassoon. Tracy’s stellar client list has included Lily Tomlin, Marcia Cross and Kelly Rutherford, to name a few. Tracy’s name and work achievements have often been published in Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and all professional publications.
Cindia Beckering has been styling hair in Beverly Hills for an impressive two decades. She studied with Vidal Sassoon in London and formerly owned her own Beverly Hills salon. We are pleased to now have Cindia included in the JosephMartin team. She specializes in all forms of coloring and cutting.
David Miramontes has been in the business of hair for over thirty years and specializes in color and cutting makeovers. His extensive experience in hairdressing includes accomplishments such as being the owner of his own Beverly Hills salon. Nothing is too challenging for David and his philosophy is that “it's all in the details”.
Julie Corcoran was born into hairdressing. She embarked on beauty school training while still in tenth grade, and then on to Vidal Sassoon in L.A. and L'Oreal in N.Y. Julie joined JosephMartin in 2011, she is multi-talented in creating overall looks for her clients with haircutting and coloring. With a “less is more” approach she specializes in creating soft, beautiful, clean, sexy hair.
Olga Mozolyuk hails from Ukraine. She started her hairdressing career in 1998 and began transforming hair in Beverly Hills in 2001. Specializing in creative cutting for both men and women. With great communication skills, Olga delivers beautiful hairstyles and understands the individuality of each client. Passionate about color, she uses balayage and foil highlight techniques, creating glamorous, natural-looking blondes and vibrant reds and browns. Olga believes every client should feel welcome and leave feeling special.
Ramon Suarez, originating from Cuba, has been hairdressing in Beverly Hills for well over twenty years. During which time he has been honing his craft in both men’s and women’s styling. Having a keen eye for detail, Ramon specializes in cutting and is also a master at achieving believable blondes and natural looking highlights.
Shelee Maeda, hails from Japan and is a leading expert in the many aspects of haircutting, coloring, consulting and extension work. Since 1991, her reputation has made Shelee an industry-name in Tokyo, London and Beverly Hills. Hair wellness is what drives Shelee, this true passion stems from her lifelong desire to educate her clients on the importance of haircare. Shelee believes that no matter what — if your hair looks beautiful and healthy with a silky shine, you feel inner confidence and beauty.
Tats Ito completed his hairdressing training in Tokyo. Having over thirty years of hair experience in Beverly Hills, many of which at JosephMartin, Tats reigns supreme in cutting and coloring. With his formidable styling of hair and his stunning blonde color work. Tats is also a hair-straightening technician and a master at placing and maintaining natural looking hair-extensions.
Zak Taylor’s career began at the original Vidal Sassoon salon in London. An integral part of the JosephMartin team for many years, Zak excels in the art of up-dos and works magic on short or fine hair. Additionally he has consistently worked with major celebrities such as Elizabeth Taylor, Joan Collins, Barbara Eden, Dinah Shore, Diana Ross, Shirley Bassey, Lena Horne, Larry King.
Marie Meher has accumulated many years of experience in makeup, both in L.A. and N.Y. Working with the Hollywood elite male or female, editorials, and an extensive list of weddings. Marie is a detail-oriented artist, who knows exactly how to bring out any woman's most beautiful look, whether shaping the perfect brow, or applying “natural looking” makeup.
Thomas Kolarek has expertise as a beauty expert that spans over thirty years. Highlighting a remarkable career that includes local events, film/television, celebrity red carpet and international press. He specializes in beautiful eyebrow shaping, eyelash tinting and professional makeup applications, to enhance beauty and confidence to complement any occasion.
Anne Sung has well over three decades of experience in the field of manicuring and pedicures. She specializes in paper and silk wrap. Having “healthy nails” is just one of the many reasons that Anne’s clients “keep coming back”. She takes great pride in her work, tending to an impressive client-list.


Every wedding cake should be as special and unique as the big day itself.
With an individually designed and hand crafted cake, Tracy will create the perfect wedding cake to match your exacting design requirements and colours.
Each Wedding Cake is individually baked, prepared and decorated by Tracy, using the finest ingredients.
From edible cake topper figures to the most intricate hand crafted edible sugar paste flowers, the choices of decoration are almost limitless.
It doesn’t matter if you would like a simple plain design, or an elegant multi tier cake covered in flowers, Tracy will design and create you the perfect wedding cake, worthy of a place next to your top table.


I haven’t slept. I want to try to write up some sort of account that can explain why some people are reacting this way to the people who are not reacting this way. I will say that there is this line that comes to mind, from Ossie Davis’ eulogy for Malcolm X (paraphrasing): “he was our shining prince.” It was not primarily about liking the music and the other things he did, though of course we were fanatics for them. He was one of the great personalities “fit to stand the gaze of millions” (as Stanley Cavell once said of Cary Grant). But rather than being a man who “carries the holiday in his eye,” Bowie’s magnetism was born of a confidence that braved a broken landscape within, a confidence that anything, no matter how dreadful or undermining, could be transformed into something meaningful and pleasurable, because this particular center of consciousness in the world thought itself supremely worthy of existing, regardless of what it was conscious of. That confidence underlay a tremendous artistic fertility and ambition, a tremendous restlessness, the central achievement of which was to take Modernism in the arts and make it popular, expressive, and accessible, thus giving the lie to the thesis that Modernism has to be elitist or fraudulent. For many of us, Bowie’s restlessness was educational, and we learned about all sorts of developments in art and music and literature just because he had become enormously excited by them and mentioned them, whether it was ambient music, or German Expressionism, or William S. Burroughs, or something else. He is the only pop star to have two of his albums transformed into successful classical symphonies by one of our leading composers, and the only pop star who had a museum show retrospective, not about his paintings, but about his very existence. From the beginning he conveyed a sense of vulnerability and alienation that on some level we all possess just by virtue of being human, and transformed it into a sense of dignity and importance deriving from our awareness of that very vulnerability. For someone who seldom acted, he had a handful of the most iconic moments of our time in cinema, whether it was as the stranded extraterrestrial who quietly explains that he misses his children, the army major who triumphs over the madness of war and its ethos with a kiss, or the weary Roman governor condemning “just another Jewish politician” to die on a cross. Though the press always characterized him as endlessly mutable, appropriative, and false, he always seemed to me to be essentially the same, always hiding in plain sight, always himself… and his existence seemed a kind of continual triumph over an underlying and imperishable sadness that is perhaps the only truly rational response to a world such as this. There will never be another like him.
David Bowie, 1947-2016


Built in 1891, St. John’s Barge is one of the very few survivors of the many traditional College barges which, for more than a century, lined the Thames at Oxford. Originally used as the bases for College rowing clubs, each had its own character and architectural style, and together they formed a splendid spectacle, particularly during Summer Eights week when, with flags flying and crowded with visitors, they were ablaze with colour and activity.
The tradition of ornamental barges at Oxford began when some magnificent London livery company barges were brought upstream in the 1850s for use by College oarsmen and to replace the huts on rafts first introduced when rowing became popular. These and other ornate barges had been used in the eighteenth century for ceremonial occasions on the Thames and their unique architectural style became a feature of their successors.
St. John’s Barge is said to be one of the finest examples of the college barges with its striking swept up deck and rear windows modelled on the gallery of an eighteenth century warship. When St. John’s College built its own boathouse in 1961, the barge was put up for sale; it was bought by a few former members of St. John’s College Boat Club for the princely sum of £115. The group’s aim was to preserve this beautiful vessel in its historical setting on the River Thames at Oxford. Now a registered charity, St. John’s Barge Limited continues to achieve this objective with the support of its members.


Cesar Joaniquet (Barcelona 1988) is emerging as an important new voice in the improvised music scene. He performs all around Scandinavian countries and Spain in various settings and formations. Rooted in the jazz tradition, he creates music that is informed by a multitude of contemporary influences resulting in a sound that is lyrical, at times orchestral, but above all current.
Own works and projects:
- 2020 'Anillos Blancos' - The work was premiered in Riis Toft Salen, Kolding on the 24th September 2020 by the orchestra Lalabaj on the Festival 'On the Move' 2020
- 2019 'Riot' - The work was premiered in Aarhus Musikhuset on the 3th September 2019 by the orchestra Blood Sweat Drum and Bass under the direction of Jens Christian 'Chappe' Jensen.
- 2019 Zero Kestra - music composed for four winds and rhythm section.
- 2018 'Sonum Cathedralis' - The work is written for the Aarhus Jazz Orchestra, Indra and Skt. Clemens Drengekor under the leadership of Carsten Seyer-Hansen. It was premiered in the cathedral of Aarhus on December 21, 2018
- 2018 'Sketches of Barcelona' - written for a rhythmic orchestra (Aarhus Jazz Orchestra) and international soloists. Jorge Rossy (ES), RJ Miller (USA) and Anna-Lena Schnabel (DE). The work premiered during the Winter Jazz Festival on February 21, 2018
- 2017 'Winds of Winter' - the work premiered at Aarhus Musikhuset on February 1, 2017 and then performed at Jamboree Barcelona on April 25, 2017.
- 2016 Tsu-Na-Mi - Repertoire of own trio written for two winds and drums. Presented at Aarhus Jazz Festival 2016 and Tsuki Jazzfest.
- 2015 Songbook - Trio project based in Aarhus, Denmark. Recorded the album "Songbook" in January 2015 with Brice Soniano, bass. Kasper Tom, drums.
- 2014 Betania - work written for a set of winds, with string quartet.
- 2014 In Motion - own trio repertoire written for saxophone, guitar and drums.
- 2015 Advanced Postgraduate in Music (Soloist), Royal Academy of Music, Aarhus (Denmark).
- 2012 Nordic Master in Jazz, Postgraduate programme in Rhythmic Performance, Sibelius Academy (Helsinki), 2013 KMH Royal College of Music in Stockholm and 2014 Royal Academy of Music, Aarhus (Denmark).
- 2011 Berklee College of Music (Boston) - Diploma in Performance
- 2010 Bachelor of Music ESMUC (College of Music of Catalunya, Barcelona)
- Aarhus Jazz Orchestra - Professional Danish Jazz BigBand founded in 1977 by the legendary Jens Klüver (then: Klüvers Big Band). The orchestra is made up of some of the best musicians in the Danish jazz scene. Several of them are soloists of international class.
- Ivo Sans ISCCJMKMB - A band based on the development of improvisation. 3 Live albums: Adorno, Yoruba and Darrera nit de Maig. Together with Ivo Sans, dr. Marcel.lí Bayer, alt sax. and Masa Kamaguchi, bs
- Els Tres Tenors - together with Lluc Casares, Gianni Gagliardi, tenor sax, Xavi Torres, piano, Vic Moliner, bass and Joan Terol, drums. Playing regularly a tour every year in Spain.
- Schulers Rhapsody - Band from the Swiss pianist Luzius Schuler, performed among others at BeJazz in Switzerland 2015.
- Daniel Sommer Orquestra - Band from Danish drummer and composer Daniel Sommer, presented at Aarhus Jazz Festival 2015.
- Carlos Falanga, Gran Coral - Carlos Falanga, drums, Jaume Llombart, electric bass, Jordi Matas, guitar, Marco Mezquida, piano and Cesar Joaniquet, sax.
- In Motion Trio - César Joaniquet, tenor sax, soprano. Kasper Agnas, guitar. Timo van Ruiswijk, Drums. Played concerts for example in New Sound Made Festival May 2013 (Stockholm), Jamboree Barcelona etc. Recording of the album In Motion Jan.2014
- Esben Brandt Kvartet - Recording of the album "Silence and Sound" feat. Fredrik Ljungkvist. Record release at Copenhaguen Jazz Festival 2013
- Dave Liebman Saxophone Quartet a Dinamarca - Tenor Sax in Dave Liebman Saxophone Quartet, played a small concert tour around Denmark summer 2013.
- Cesar Joaniquet NYC Quartet - Played around New York City between years 2011-2012. Recording of the album "Smog Eyes feat. Ted Brown" April 2012, NYC. Band Members: Cesar Joaniquet, tenor sax. Michael Kanan, piano. Lim Yang, bass. Marton Juhasz, drums
- Yuhan Su "Flying Alone" Project - Recording for Inner Circle Music Label that won the Golden Indie Music Award in Taiwan and Best Jazz Album of the year 2012
- Nonitz - Is a nonet project that plays the music of Lee Konitz lead by Marcel.lí Bayer. Recording of the album Nònitz together with Lee Konitz in November 2010. which has won awards for "best album of 2011" by "the Musicians Association Jazz and Modern Music of Catalonia " and "Critics Award" in the category of the awards Jaç Enderrock 2012.


Bright Ideas: The Latest Trends in Lighting Design
Lighting design is constantly evolving, with new technologies and styles emerging all the time. Keeping up with the latest trends in lighting design can help you create a home that is both beautiful and functional. In this post, we'll take a look at some of the most popular and innovative trends in lighting design today.
LED lighting. LED (light-emitting diode) lighting has become increasingly popular in recent years due to its energy efficiency and long lifespan. LED lighting can be used for a variety of purposes, including ambient, task, and accent lighting. It's also available in a wide range of colours, making it a versatile option for any room.
Smart lighting. Smart lighting technology has become a popular trend in recent years. It allows you to control your lighting with your smartphone, tablet or voice commands. You can also set schedules and adjust the brightness and color of the lights, even when you're not at home.
Statement fixtures. Big, bold fixtures are becoming increasingly popular in lighting design. These statement pieces can be used to make a statement in a room, and can also be used to draw the eye to a specific area of the room. From large and dramatic chandeliers to sculptural pendants, these fixtures are sure to add a touch of elegance and drama to any space.
Natural materials. Lighting fixtures made from natural materials such as wood, stone, and woven fibers are becoming increasingly popular. These materials bring a sense of warmth and texture to a room, and they can also add a touch of nature-inspired elegance.
Mixed-materials. Mixing materials in lighting design has been a trend in recent years. It's a great way to create a unique and eclectic look, while also adding interest to a space. You can mix and match different finishes, such as brass, copper and black metal, or you can experiment with different shapes and textures to create a truly one-of-a-kind fixture.
Sustainable lighting. As people become more environmentally conscious, sustainable lighting is becoming an increasingly popular trend. This includes using LED bulbs, which are more energy efficient, and using materials that are sustainable, such as reclaimed wood and natural fibers.
In conclusion, the lighting design trends are always changing, but with these tips, you'll be able to create a beautiful and functional space that is also on-trend. Whether you're looking for a statement piece or something more understated, there's a lighting trend out there for everyone. Keep an eye out for new technologies and materials, and be prepared to experiment with different styles to find the perfect look for your home.


"Chuck Bernstein is a drummer's drummer, a wise veteran of the San Francisco jazz scene, and a deep soul whose love of music informs everything he plays. Whether stoking a fiery tempo, caressing a ballad, or trading "fours", Chuck is in-the-moment with a *joie de vivre that always lifts the bandstand. Adept with hands, brushes and mallets as well as sticks, Chuck is a rhythmic Rock of Gibraltar. He's also a passionately lyrical soloist in the tradition of Shelly Manne. What's more, he's got taste. Drummer-musician par excellence, Chuck Bernstein's the real deal."
Chuck Berg - Professor & chair of Theatre & Film at the Univ. of Kansas
Downbeat, Jazz Times, Jazz Educators Journal,
Coda, and the Oxford Companion to Jazz
Drummer Chuck Bernstein was born in San Francisco California on October 28, 1940. He studied tap dance (1951-1953) and sang in the Beth Israel Junior Choir (1954-1955). Mainly self-taught, Chuck began playing drums in August 1955. Later, he studied with Art Flower at Drumland (1964-1965), John Rae (1964), George Marsh (1979-1981), and Scott Morris (1994-1995). Chuck was also a contributing writer for Modern Drummer magazine (1981-1985)--best known for his interviews with Shelly Manne, Billy Higgins, and George Marsh. A highly adaptable musician, he has performed in a variety of musical settings, from Blues to Rock to Jazz: (Blues) Charlie Musselwhite, Luther Tucker, Freddie Roulette, Mike Henderson, Lisa Kindred, and Nick Gravenites; (Rock) Barry Melton, John Cippolina, Peter Albin, Mike Wilhelm, John Kahn, Billy Roberts, and Greg Douglas; (Jazz) Roswell Rudd, Norma Teagarden, John Rae, Don Prell, Smith Dobson, Mel Graves, Mike Formanek, Chuck Travis, Don Alberts, Al Obidinski, George Maribus, Jon Erikson, Vince Wallace, Steve Weber, Max Perkoff, Paul Breslin, and Sweetie Mitchell. Chuck has also performed in Japan with pianists Sadayasu Fujii, "Tad" Sakai, Vibist Hiroshi Matsumoto, and guitarists Takeshi Yamaguchi and Satoshi Inoue. Major influences: Shelly Manne, "Papa" Jo Jones, Kenny Clarke, Max Roach, Roy Haynes, and Thelonious Monk.
The following is a complete list of drummers who have also had a major impact on my drumming. Everyone of these drummers is a Jazz Master. I have spent many hours learning and listening to each of these marvelous individuals create magic and beauty from behind their drumsets. I am forever in their debt: Benny Barth, Dick Berk, Art Blakey, Roy Brooks, Frank Butler, Big Sid Catlett, Jimmy Cobb, Alan Dawson, Warren Baby Dodds, Frankie Dunlop, Vernell Fournier, Louis Hayes, Billy Higgins, Osie Johnson, Philly Joe Jones, Connie Kay, Gene Krupa, Vince Lateano, Mel Lewis, Lawrence Marable, George Marsh, Scott Morris, Buddy Rich, Ben Riley, Mickey Roker, Grady Tate, Ed Thigpen, Shadow Wilson, and Specs Wright.
From 1969 to 1985, I played Blues, Rock, and R&B. During those years, the following individuals were very influential: Tim Davis (Steve Miller), Jim Gordon (Derek and the Dominoes), Spencer Dryden (Jefferson Airplane), Richie Hayward (Little Feat), Levon Helm (The Band), Bill Kreutzmann and Mickey Hart (Grateful Dead), Mitch Mitchell (Jimi Hendrix), Joseph Zigaboo Modeliste (The Meters), Bernard Purdie (Recording Legend), Ringo Starr (The Beatles), Butch Trucks and Jai Johanny Johanson (The Allman Brothers), and Charlie Watts (The Rolling Stones).
Before I attended California Brazil Music Camp in August 2004, I had never heard of Brazilian guitarist-composer Guinga. One afternoon.... (click here to read more).
Chuck Bernstein plays DW Drums and Bosphorus Cymbals exclusively.
Chuck's Drum Setup
1-5x13 American Classic DW snare drum (Remo Fiberskyn 3 FD --- Batter and a Diplomat snare head)
1-8x12 Tom Tom (Top head: Remo Fiberskyn 3 FD. Bottom head: Remo Clear Ambassador.)
1-13x13 Floor Tom (Top head: Remo Fiberskyn 3 FD. Bottom head: Remo Clear Ambassador.)
1-14x16 Bass Drum (Batter side: Remo Coated Emperor with a strip muffler. Front Head: Black DW Remo)
I have three DW Exotic Wood Collector Series drumsets: Birdseye Zebrawood finished in Dark Sunburst, Mapa Burl finished in Burnt Toast, and Kurillian Birch finished in a clear lacquer.
What I find really interesting about those drumsets is that, even though they are all the same exact sizes, each drumset has its own unique personality and sound.
1pair 13" Bosphorus Ultra Light Master Series High Hat Cymbals
Left Side: 1- Bosphorus Traditional Series 20" Flat Ride (This cymbal is a prototype--very light)
Right Side: 1- Bosphorus Master Series 22" Flat Ride with three rivets. Or, 1- Bosphorus Master Series 20" Flat Ride with four rivets.
Drumsticks: Regal Tip 7A Nylon Tip. Or, Regal Tip 7ANE
Brushes: 583R Regal Classic Brush


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It is her most famous and best-loved poem, having first appeared as sonnet 43 in her collection Sonnets from the Portuguese Although the poem is traditionally interpreted as a love sonnet from Elizabeth Barrett Browning to her husband, the poet Robert Browning, the speaker and addressee are never identified by name. In this guide, we use female pronouns for the speaker and male pronouns for the beloved, but the poem itself does not specify these genders and is open to other interpretations.POETRY REVISION: Sonnet 43
I love thee with the breath. I love thee to the depth and breadth and height My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight For the ends of being and ideal grace. I love thee freely, as men strive for right; I love thee purely, as they turn from praise. I love thee with a love I seemed to lose With my lost saints.
I love thee with the breath, Smiles, tears, of all my life; and, if God choose, I shall but love thee better after death. Select any word below to get its definition in the context of the poem. The words are listed in the order in which they appear in the poem. The Scandal of — An informative article about the marriage and scandalous elopement of Elizabeth Barrett Browning and Robert Browning. Teachers and parents!
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Already have an account? Sign in. From the creators of SparkNotes, something better. Sign In Sign Up. Literature Poetry Lit Terms Shakescleare. Download this LitChart! Let me count the ways. I love thee with the breath, 13 Smiles, tears, of all my life; and, if God choose, 14 I shall but love thee better after death.How can you see most clearly when your eyes are, in fact, closed? When most I wink, then do mine eyes best see, For all the day they view things unrespected; But when I sleep, in dreams they look on thee, And darkly bright, are bright in dark directed.
How would, I say, mine eyes be blessed made By looking on thee in the living day, When in dead night thy fair imperfect shade Through heavy sleep on sightless eyes doth stay! All days are nights to see till I see thee, And nights bright days when dreams do show thee me. How happy and blessed would my eyes be made if I could look on you during the daylight, given that in the darkness of night your fair but insubstantial shadow manages to imprint itself upon me during sleep!
All days are nights i. Like Sonnet 33 which calls forth the word Son and may be read to refer to the loss of an infant child commented on previouslySonnet 43 may be read in a similar way.
The emphasis on shadows and shades in lines 5, 6, 8, and 11 evokes the idea of the afterlife much more strongly for a 17th century reader than it does for us today. Following the loss of a loved one, many people experience vivid dreams in which the deceased is still living.
Compared with the other sonnets, the language of this poem is very simple and so consistent with the addressee being an infant child.
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A Short Analysis of Shakespeare’s Sonnet 43: ‘When most I wink, then do mine eyes best see’
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When I am most tired, then my eyes see most clearly, Since during the day they see unimportant things. But when I sleep, my eyes see you in my dreams. They are darkly bright, and shine in the darkness they are directed into.Laravel starter kit codecanyon
Then you, who are so bright that your shadow makes shadows bright: How would your shadow's form make a pleasing appearance In the bright day with your even brighter light, When your image shines so brightly to unseeing eyes? All days are dark as nights until I see you, And nights are bright days when dreams show you to me. Teachers and parents! Struggling with distance learning? Our Teacher Editions can help. Shakespeare's Sonnets. Table of Contents. Sonnet Dedication.
How Do I Love Thee?
Sonnet 1. Sonnet 2. Sonnet 3. Sonnet 4. Sonnet 5. Sonnet 6. Sonnet 7. Sonnet 8. Sonnet 9. Sonnet LitCharts Teacher Editions. Teach your students to analyze literature like LitCharts does.However, one might consider Elizabeth Barrett Browning to be the speaker, as she dedicated this poem to her husband. The speaker muses out loud about her love for someone and then, throughout the sonnet, lists the ways in which she loves him.
She addresses this person directly. The sonnet follows the Italian form as established by Petrarch. It contains 14 lines: one octet eight lines followed by a sestet six lines. It contains end rhymes and follows iambic pentameter, following a natural rhythmic pattern. Her love is as freely and spontaneously given as the dedication of men who strive to accomplish good things for humanity.
Just as decent human beings commit good deeds without expecting praise in return, she loves purely without expectation of reward.
As love is an abstract concept which cannot be measured, the references to these measurements are intended metaphorically to convey the immensity of her love. However, lines seven through nine all begin with this phrase, emphasizing the sincerity of the speaker.
She confidently measures the immensity of her love. In lines nine through twelve, the speaker explains how she once had to try hard to overcome the disappointments of her past. Now, she is converting that powerful energy into something positive, turning the sadness of the past into the happiness of the present. Now, she realizes that she is just as capable of loving strongly as before.
This time, she has channeled her love for her husband. The tone is romantic and confident at the outset. The speaker is certain of her love and wishes to analyze all of its nuances.
However, the tone turns somber and humble when she mentions the grievances of her past. The speaker has suffered disappointments that may or may not have to do with her religious faith.
Despite these setbacks, however, her faith has been restored by her love for her husband. The speaker is the protagonist, describing her love for her husband. The antagonist may be considered fate or even God—forces that may challenge her ability to love once she is gone. While her love is powerful, only God can choose whether she will be able to love in the afterlife. The speaker has suffered spiritual disappointments in the past that once threatened to diminish her capacity to love.
Furthermore, she wonders if God will choose to let her love her husband even more once she has left this world. The climax occurs in line nine, at the start of the final sestet. The tone shifts to a religious one, as the speaker digs deeper into her soul to reveal all the ways in which her love outshines the pain of her past.
She acknowledges that one day she will be gone, and she expresses hope that she will be able to love her husband even more after her passing.
The speaker alludes to religion and spirituality throughout the poem. She believes her love can extend to the depths of her soul, even when she is no longer supported by the grace of God. Lastly, she mentions God by name; she proclaims that she will love her husband even more when she is gone if God chooses to let her do so. Love is given a physical presence, and the speaker attempts to measure it as a means of showing how great it is.
Let me count the ways. How does the autobiographical element of the poem helps to understand the poem better? Barrett Browning composed Sonnets from the Portuguese during her courtship with her husband. While they exchanged personal letters before their marriage, Barrett Browning kept her sonnets to herself and did not show them to her husband until Find out the ways how the poet loves her beloved?
How do I love thee sonnet Sonnet 43 How do I love thee?Played 1 times. Print Share Edit Delete. Live Game Live. Finish Editing. This quiz is incomplete! To play this quiz, please finish editing it. Delete Quiz. Question 1. Who wrote Sonnet 43? Elizabeth Barrett Browning. Who did the poet write Sonnet 43 about?
Her father, Edward Barrett. Her son, Robert Barrett Browning. What meter is Sonnet 43 written in? What type of narrator is used in Sonnet 43? In Sonnet 43, what is the narrator trying to measure the 'depth and breadth and height' of?
In Sonnet 43, what literary technique is used with the repeated phrase of 'I love thee In Sonnet 43, what adverbs are used to describe the narrator's love? In Sonnet 43, what does the quote 'I shall but love thee better after death' suggest?
Their love is eternal. The love will end once they have died. Their love is dead. The love isn't real until death. What era did the poet of Sonnet 43 live? In Sonnet 43, what technique has been used in the opening line?Elizabeth Barrett Browning Barrett Browning originally printed Sonnets from the Portuguese as pieces she had found and translated.
They were, however, her own compositions, inspired by the courtship of and her subsequent marriage to poet Robert Browning. The couple initially chose the deceptive title for publication because they perceived the poems as so forcefully revealing private emotions. They also had reason to worry that the drama of their courtship would overshadow the sonnets themselves.
Barrett was an invalid under the tuta-lage of a domineering father when she fell in love with Browning, a man six years her junior. The couple eloped to Italy, and Barrett Browning bore a child at the then unusual age of forty-three. While each of the 44 sonnets in the collection maintains a certain autonomy, it is also possible to regard each as part of an intertwined narrative depicting the various phases of a surrender to love.
Can romantic love fill the void of familial community? Can the suitor make good on his promise to fulfill her needs? There is, nonetheless, an emotional progression, and in the final sonnets the narrator transcends her questions and warnings to her lover. After the opening line, the poem details seven ways she loves him and closes with a request for love continued after death. Elizabeth Barrett was born inthe eldest child of a prosperous merchant family that owned a large estate in Herefordshire, England.
In her early youth she distinguished herself by her devotion to poetry, literature, and classical studies. Largely self-educated, she began reading and writing verse at the age of four, and by the time she was ten, she had read the works of Shakespeare, Pope, and Milton, as well as histories of England, Greece, and Rome. In the ensuing years she went on to read the works of the principal Greek and Latin authors, Racine, Moliere, and Dante, all in their original languages, as well as the Old Testament in Hebrew.
At the age of eleven she composed her first long poetic work, a verse epic in four books, which was privately printed by her father in When she was fifteen she suffered an injury to her spine while attempting to saddle her pony, and seven years later a blood vessel burst in her chest, leaving her with a chronic cough; she would suffer from the effects of these two conditions for the rest of her life.
At the age of twenty Barrett published her first volume of poetry anonymously; it went nearly unnoticed by the public. At this time, she made the acquaintance of one of her most important friends, Hugh Stuart Boyd, a blind, middle-aged scholar who had published several volumes of translations from Greek texts.
Under his influence Barrett renewed her study of classical Greek literature, reading Homer, Pindar, the great tragic writers, Aristophanes, Plato, Aristotle, Isocrates, Xenophon, and. Indue to serious financial losses incurred at the Jamaican sugar plantations where her father had made his fortune, the Barrett family were forced to auction their country estate and take up temporary residence in the south of England, moving in to a house in Wimpole Street, London. In Barrett published her first major work, The Seraphim and Other Poems, for which she received critical acclaim.
Due to poor health, she moved to Torquay, on the south coast of Devonshire, at the advice of her physician. She spent three years living there as an invalid.
During her stay at Torquay her favorite brother and constant companion Edward drowned on July 11, She considered his death the greatest sorrow of her life; she never spoke of the loss even with those closest to her. When she returned to Wimpole Street from Devonshire, Barrett resigned herself to life confined to her bedroom as an invalid.
Despite her sickness, Barrett enjoyed fortunate circumstances: she was freed to pursue her studies and writing by generous inheritances from her grandmother and uncle that made her independently wealthy, and her physical weakness excused her from the taxing household chores that would ordinarily have fallen to an eldest daughter.
In January she began exchanging letters with Robert Browningwho first wrote to her to express admiration for her poems. The following year they married and moved to Florence, Italy, hoping that the warmer climate would help Barrett Browning to recover her health.
Their son, Robert Wiedemann Barrett Browning, was born in Until her death in Florence in from complications of a severe cold, Barrett Browning continued producing works that earned her the admiration of English and American readers.
At the time of her death, obituary notices appeared in many respected journals on both sides of the Atlantic.
At this point the reader cannot know whether this is a rhetorical question. The opening line might seem to present an impossibility or an absurdity in its attempt to define an abstract concept, love, by mathematically adding up instances of it. Dealing in lofty and abstract ideas, the speaker provides no image or symbol to make her love concrte or easy to grasp. Be that as it may, the abstractions occuring at this point establish the largeness of her love, maybe even making it beyond comprehension.
Sun and candle-light are the first concrete images we come across in this poem. She does, however, select a particularly glorified image of humanity to identify with her love, personifying it as men who are both righteous and humble.When most I wink, then do mine eyes best see, For all the day they view things unrespected; But when I sleep, in dreams they look on thee, And, darkly bright, are bright in dark directed. How would, I say, mine eyes be blessed made By looking on thee in the living day, When in dead night thy fair imperfect shade Through heavy sleep on sightless eyes doth stay!
All days are nights to see till I see thee, And nights bright days when dreams do show thee me.Donate stripe checkout
William Shakespeare 's Sonnet 43 employs antithesis and paradox to highlight the speaker's yearning for his beloved and sadness in most likely their absence, and confusion about the situation described in the previous three sonnets. Sonnet 27 similarly deals with night, sleep, and dreams. Sonnet 43 is an English or Shakespeare sonnet. English sonnets contain three quatrainsfollowed by a final rhyming couplet.
The first line of the couplet exemplifies a regular iambic pentameter:. This is one of the poems omitted from the pirated edition of Stephen Booth notes the concentration of antithesis used to convey the impression of a speaker whose emotions have inverted his perception of the world. Edmond Malone glosses "unrespected" as "unregarded. Edward Dowden has "darkly bright" as "illumined, though closed"; he glosses the rest of the line "clearly directed in the darkness.
In line 11, Edward Capell 's emendation of the quarto's "their" to "thy" is now almost universally accepted. The sonnet was set to music by Benjamin Britten as the last song of his eight-song cycle Nocturne Op. In Dutch composer Jurriaan Andriessen set the poem to a mixed chamber choir setting. It included a setting of Sonnet 43 by Sondheim.
Laura Hawley composed a lively setting of Sonnet 43 for choir in From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Q1 Q2 Q3 C. The Works of Shakespeare: Sonnets. The Arden Shakespeare [1st series]. First edition and facsimile Shakespeare, William Shake-speares Sonnets: Never Before Imprinted.U8g drawstr
London: Thomas Thorpe. Shakespeares Sonnets: Being a reproduction in facsimile of the first edition. Oxford: Clarendon Press.
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Objets Perdus Trouvés - 2018 (film still)
OBJETS PERDUS TROUVES
HD video, 17’, color, French spoken, English subtitles.
Co-production: LUCA School of Arts - Research Unit Intermedia, Brussels & "Forgotten Heritage: European Avant-Garde Art Online" - project supported by Creative Europe, led by Arton Foundation, Warsaw.
Voices (Apple system): Aurélie and Thomas; Translation: Bureau Doove; Dictionary: www.cnrtl.fr
Inkjet prints on Omega paper 300 gr., 140 x 100 cm each
Early 2018, Mira Sanders created Théorie des Objets—a series of inkjet prints and drawings that translate her observations of objects, based on the book Théorie des Objets (1972) by Abraham A. Moles. In the same period, upon the invitation to participate in the current exhibition, Sanders searched the Forgotten Heritage database and there discovered Ludmiła Popiel’s Found Objects Set 1 (1974)—a work she felt related to. Found Objects Set 1, as we can read in the database, is a photographic “record of an exploration of a certain territory (the city of Rome), pursued on the basis of objects accidentally found in the streets.” The set consists of close-ups of the found objects, put next to a measuring tape as if it were an archeological artifact. As a response to this work, Sanders had imposed upon herself to, between January and May 2018, collect objects on the way, for example during her walks between work and home. Just like in the work of Popiel, the objects had to be “precious” and pocket-sized. Also similar to Popiel, Sanders photographed the collected objects, scanned them, and then subjected them to all kinds of measurements and observations—again (as in the prints Théorie des Objets) trying to understand and explore Moles’ theory. Eventually, the film Objets Perdus Trouvés shows the scanned objects, being measured, rotated, doubled, etc. in the grid structure of a 3D computer program and/or in a drawing made by the artist, all together forming multiple layers. While a male and female computer voice alternately describe the object by dryly summing up its measurements, material, form, colors, and supposed function, we can follow the artist’s manipulations of the object, thoughtfully rotating and displacing it in its new surroundings. This work, full of traces, is a poetic invitation to look more closely at the world surrounding us.
Liesbeth Decan, 2018
Part of the exhibition Revisiting Heritage: Notes from Brussels, curated by Liesbeth Decan, that is organized in the framework of the EU-project "Forgotten Heritage: European Avant-Garde Art Online" (www.forgottenheritage.eu) and features work by LUCA researchers and (ex)students, including Mira Sanders, Hana Miletic, Axel De Marteau, Judith Desmyttere, Aline Kraus, Jonas Minnaert, Pati Petrykowska, Lynn Sinnesael, Matthijs van der Burgt, Ugo Woatzi, and Raf Wollaert.
Exhibition period: 15 June - 4 July 2018
Opening hours: Mon-Fri (1-6pm), and during Graduation Show "To Flower, To Flow" (27 June - 1 July)