Oh Liza Jane

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Cecily Brown -- AOD

"The Fugitive Kind," 2000

"Carnival and Lent," 2008

This New York-based artist comes at us with wild, scattered gestures that sweep our eyes into layered circles. Only upon closer investigation can one make out the wonderfully confusing sweeps into figural forms.

Images via Gagosian

Jukebox

Here are some jams from around the web that I've been enjoying today:

"Macedonia" by Land of Leland
"I Don't Know" by Lisa Hannigan
"Ohio River" by Peter Bitenc
"Your Rocky Spine" by Great Lake Swimmers
"The Burning" by Aoife O'Donovan

I am also listening to my new 1960's Soul Deep Cuts mix... let me know if you need a copy!

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Jams -- How's Your News?!

Two of my heroes: Susan Harrington and Ingrid Ammann

Me by the famous HYN bus

Last night's show at the Bowery rocked the roof off. The 4-song set managed to be the most magical and invigorating 30 minutes of my life. Made me feel like Barack Obama was elected again. Be sure to check out the new MTV series here!

Monday, February 16, 2009

Art Review -- PS1 Round-Up

Still from Yael Bartana's film, "Kings of the Hill," 2005. More here

Me in Leandro Erlich's "Swimming Pool"

Peter looking up from the base of the "Swimming Pool." More here

Walking under Olafur Eliasson's piece:
"A circular mirror, 40 feet in diameter and weighing 1,000 pounds, is mounted to the ceiling at an angle, rotating at one revolution per minute." More here

Saturday, February 14, 2009

Image Inspiration -- The Face of Love

Happy hearts to all from Oh Liza Jane via my favorite little cupid Desmond!!!

Art Review -- Calder's "The Paris Years"

From "Calder's Circus," 1926-1933

"Fanni, the Belly Dancer"
AP photo by Sheldan Collins
For more images, check out the Whitney's site here

From the elaborate use of eclectic materials to the quirky film direction, Calder won me over in this bizarre peek into his early Paris years. (Note: I am a sucker for wire sculpture). The remarkable craftsmanship took backseat to the creative output achieved in his characters. And seeing the exhibit with Ruby, a wide-eyed one year-old friend, accentuated the excitement the work demands!

Friday, February 13, 2009

Image Inspiration - Paper Planes

Karla Hobza made a wonderful video about flying paper planes

Annie Shaw

How Stuff Works

Rad Middle School Girls

I used to teach a class on Paper Airplanes. Since, the Public Art Fund hosted a competition for paper plane makers and it was a smash hit. I'm hoping that this fantastic hobby keeps flight with its growing popularity and inspires you to make one...

Treehouse Brooklyn

Last night I enjoyed a super fun shopping spree at one of my favorite local craftastic spots -- check them out and get all of your last minute Valentine's Day gifts here!