My name is Ryan. This is my online scrapbook for you to add to your lifestream. I've stitched together some of my musings. Here are things that have caught my interest. Unravel and enjoy...
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21
Aug
In a colorful mood. Love Carl Kleiner’s paper work art. Would love to hang one of these in my new bedroom. 
I recently attended the gallery opening of ‘Fine Things to be Seen’ at London’s Kensal Green Cemetery. The show is a series of exhibitions ran by a collective group hosted by the Intervention Gallery. Curated by both Ben Street and Tom Juneau, the exhibition includes the works of Edwina Ashton, Karl England, Gabriel Hartley, Eleanor Morgan, Brian Sayers and Rose Wylie.
Composed of sculptures, paintings, and etchings sprinkled throughout the main chapel, the raw contemporary arts is juxtaposed by the charming Victorian cemetery. Show runs for another three weekends so if you are in town check it out!
More write ups here:
http://thebenstreet.blogspot.com/2010/08/fine-things-to-be-seen-week-two.html
11
Aug
19
Jun
Raphael Hemmer did an awesome digital finger printing installation @ Art Basel Switzerland- very fun to play with
17
Jun
Off to Art Basel tomorrow not as a buyer, of course, but only as a humble spectator. Hoping I don’t get caught in too many boring convos with gallery owners and try to see as much of the 2,500 artists (representing 37 countries) as I can. Back on Sunday to report my favorites!
14
Jun
Spring 2010 | Double in Brass by The Lake & Stars for Urban Outfitters
How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.
12
Jun
I had a hard time getting my head around what is so different about HTML5 and what are the strengths- this Focus illustration really helped map out what is supported (ie video tags, geolocation, canvas elements, etc)…still feel like I need a “HTML5 for Dummies” manual though…
Apparently some savante has come up with a formula for soothsaying the winner of this year’s World Cup. Wired UK ran an image visualising the algorithm. Designed by the always awesome SectionDesign.
Found on website by David McCandless, a London-based author, writer and designer. Also author of Information is Beautiful-just bought this book and it’s gorgeous!
06
May
Saw this short film today by Pixar called “Partly Cloudy” at FMX The Animation Show of Shows hosted by ACME.
Day three of attending the annual conference, FMX Stuttgart that focuses on new innovations in film, animation, and interactive media. Despite the rain the energy level has been high and there has been a lot of great discussions surrounding the event. Lots of talk of “calibrating,” “robotars,” “virtual humans,” and “interactive narratives.” Great line up tomorrow as well.
Some of my favorites so far:
“Making of Avatar” by Joe Letteri
“10 Things Learnt About Cross-Platform” by Dan Efergan of Aardman
“Realtime Interactive for Music, TV, & Art” by Dan Lewis of Nexus Productions
“Inertial Motion Capture w.out cameras” by Xsens
“Procedual Visualization for Responsive Animation” by Ken Perlin
30
Apr
In preparation for the upcoming FMX Stuttgart 2010 conference I’m trying to design a new business card. Feel inspired by these creative peoples.
27
Apr
Interactive Media Designer, Calum Pringle from Dundee University has developed a prototype application on the iPhone that assists individuals who are losing the ability to speak clearly.
The purpose of “Subtle Subtitles” is to design a prototype of a wearable display used to help adults with Ataxic Dysphonia (or Dysarthria) communicate. The microphone picks up on keywords that are hard for the person to pronounce and displays them on the iPhone screen so that others can follow the conversation. This can be worn discretely by inserting it into a scarf or clothing garment.
For more details about the project: freecalum.co.uk/
19
Apr
World’s largest toothpick sculpture!
via halesyeah
via yulibow