Min Min Ma

As I am looking at these pictures of an incredible L.A. street performer who covers himself from head to toe in hundreds of mirrors (courtesy of www.thecoolist.com), I can’t help to wonder the practical aspects of his visually stimulating presentation. What does he do when he needs a loo time? Did he get there ‘dressed’ [...]

Salute!

Congratulations to Val Garland for stunning work once again! Editorial in Vogue Italia, March 2010 issue. Photographed by Solvo Sundsbo.
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Awesome editorial titled Teen Spirit by Craig McDean for Interview Magazine.
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This reminds me to sign up for M.A.C. Body Painting Pro class with renowned makeup artist/ body painter Joanne Gair.

Last night, I watched Rize by David Lachapelle. Released in January 2005, this documentary film tells the story of 2 related urban dance movements, ‘clowning’ and ‘krumping’, originated in the streets of South Central Los Angeles during the early 90’s. The dancers expressed their individuality through their stage characters, freestyle choreography and various face paintings [...]

Work by Marten Lange

Pulled these reference photos from my inspiration file. Clearly I have an obsession with multiples, duplicates or repetitions. Check out this old Vincent Peters‘ Citizen K editorial story with black painted faces. My heart just skipped a beat.