Tuesday, May 31, 2011

camille 2000

i've written
before about
my love
of
radley metzger's
erotica masterpieces

this friday
the hammer
will be showing
the decadence that is
camille 2000



oh joy.
anyone game?

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

brian butler: images and oracles

opening tonight
at laxart annex
in space 15twenty

the premier of a new film
and installation from brian butler
the dove and the serpent will be accompanied
by a live score with special guest musician kenneth anger

performance begins at 8pm

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tania

meet tania
she is the
events coordinator extraordinaire
at space 15twenty
she is the lovely
lady that made it all
happen for the
japan benefit

stunning almond eyes,
(plus perfect skin)
the best style in la
she dresses like
your favorite kookie
auntie who grew up in japan,
retired in western africa
& then steps it up a notch

i will capture her
in full regale soon enough

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Tuesday, May 24, 2011

diamond dust: seeline gallery

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seventh wonderland revisited

holy moly
seventh wonderland
is at it again

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must get
my tush
into the gym
and reward meself
with a divine one piece
i'm kinda partial to the top right
but it just may be her butt

jasmin

this is jasmin
she is the rad
lady who helped
install the show for the
benefit

she's got killer simple style
is in a band
has amazing hair
doesn't want you to die
is super pretty
& just generally awesome

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Monday, May 23, 2011

stone cold fox

feeling
the love
for costa mesa label
stone cold fox


perfect summer
pieces with a touch
of hippie sexy pot goodness

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it get's even better...
they'll do custom orders
oh
and it's made by two grade school friends

Friday, May 20, 2011

sonya

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love the
tiny silk flowers
sonya attached to
her crisp white sunhat

judgement night

tonight only
at this la

rad
rad
rad.

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if this
really is
the end
what better
way to go out
than a little
heavy metal quilting
and a heavy dose of butoh

a moment in the sun

a little
peek at
my visit
home

more to
come once i
get my lazy
arse over to
develop my film
(and get out the
cord to download
well)


redeye sunrise
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this is a zorse
(yes a zorse)
at the saddest
little redneck
petting zoo
i've encountered
(birthday party for
friend of my little nephew)
these people actually
had a ten foot open
fire pit in the center
of the children's play area

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bored little cowkids
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my brother giving his best
blue steel
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sunset above the clouds
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a baby: tonight

seeing
the legend
maro akaji
perform
for my
first time
at the
red cat tonight

this will be his
first solo performance
in la since the 80's
can you say psyched.



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maro akaji
is modern butoh
he was a major player
in the japanese underground
theatre scene in the 60's
while studying under Tatsumi Hijikata
he then upped the ante
bye forming dairakudakan
and creating the theatrical form
he'll be performing tonight
with masters in their on right
katsura kan and kogut

counting the hours until 8:30
i think i'll diy dry dye my hair pink for the occasion
of butoh we know today

Thursday, May 19, 2011

daniel fuller: night for day at known

photographer
and surfer
daniel fuller's
night for day
show is opening
for the first
time on the westcoast
saturday 21. may
at known gallery

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this show
is the flipside
to his
beautifully manipulated
day for night process

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

colour me in

needing some
color for me
feets this summer.

contenders...
there are likes
and dislikes about
each

what thinks ye?

aldo

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gee wa wa

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jil sander

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dreams are made of

i will
be missing out
but you don't have to
(can't believe this
is going on the one
weekend i leave town)

friday
coc+vpl+ldtuttle=radness heaven

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Tuesday, May 10, 2011

happy

birthday
to me


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thanks
hubbyo

two soups and a honeybun

my dear friend
kutmah's
two soups and a honeybun
debuts at hvw8
thursday
pretty gutted about
missing this show


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& the after party

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Thursday, May 5, 2011

incantations

i had
forgotten
about zana bayne
for some time now

i go through
phases of being
obsessed and
then it fades

any way
look at what
her busy little
fingers have been
up to while i was
sleeping

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if i can shed
five pounds
i may have to
reward meself
with that
fucking rad
pentagram harness
yes i do say so

cazabat

these
lovely ladies
are singing sweet
songs of summer
in my ear

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lazer cut,
pointed toe,
slightly sculptured heel
thank you very much.

do tell...

curious of
how you ladies
feel about this
jeffrey campbell
(sad attempt) knock off of

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the iconic rainbow platform
salvatore ferragamo, 1938
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i was gutted
when i missed the
reissue a few years back
but i could never do these...
sacrilege in mine eyes

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

to japan: from la with love benefit party

the
to japan:
from la with love
benefit party
was a lovely affair

a hearty thank you
to everyone who came
out and enjoyed themselves
& an even bigger thank you
to those that bid on
(and won amazing) art work

we raised nearly 8000 dollars

a special thank you to
the delightful tania enriquez
and space 15twenty for being
such gracious hosts

here are some photos
i poached from their blog
i've only a few photos
of the evening and haven't
had the time to go through
them as of yet


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no we didn't coordinate
a theme on our outfits
and yes i look wretched
and awkward in this photo...
terrible a public speaking

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superdeluxe
(thanks dudes)

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the show has been extended
a few weeks longer
please come by
if you have the time

xx

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