Hybrid-human tire sculptures

2 Aug

zebra head 11' (herbivorous animal) 2010 105 x 52 x 90 cm used tire, steel, wood, styrofoam images courtesy of yong ho ji

“Korean artist Yong Ho Jihas expanded his ‘mutant mythos’ series, continuing to create sculptures with layers of used tire strips bound together by synthetic resins on supporting frames of steel, wood, or styrofoam. examining genetically modified organisms and darwin’s evolutionary theory, this body of work depicts eight stages of transformation in the tradition of classical sculpture: carnivorous, herbivorous and omnivorous animals, anthropods, fish, hybrid animals, hybrid humans, and finally humans”.

'horse man 2' (hybrid human) 2011 150 x 150 x 200cm used tires, steel, synthetic resin images courtesy of yong ho ji

shark 13' (fish) 2011 240 x 130 x 110 cm used tire, synthetic resins images courtesy of yong ho ji

deer woman 2' (hybrid human) 2009 43 x 75 x 155 cm used tires, steel, synthetic resin images courtesy of yong ho ji

'bull man 4' (hybrid human) 2010 100 x 150 x 200 cm used tires, steel, synthetic resin image courtesy of gana art

man 1' (human) 2011 90 x 100 x 180 cm used tires, steel, synthetic resin image courtesy of gana art

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Op-1 portable synthesizer

2 Aug


“Op-1′ is a portable synthesizer, designed by stockholm-based studio teenage engineering. Measuring 282mm long by 102mm high and 13.5mm wide (11 x 4 x 0.5 inches), the device features four primary functions: synthesizer, loaded with eight synthesizer engines; drum sampler; four-track tape recorder; and mixer.

The ‘op-1’ is preloaded with a range of drum kits, but new samples can be recorded from the microphone or line-in, or the device can be connected to a computer and any .aif file can be added immediately. the tape recorder permits the adjustment of tapespeed while recording, even permitting realtime backwards recording, with a recording time of about six minutes on normal speed. the four-channel mixer adds effects to each track individually or as a master control.

screenshots from OLED - (top from left): pulse synthesizer engine, drum sampler screen, tape recording screen, master EQ; (bottom from left): special mastering effects include 'the punch', envelops graphs, mixer screen, LFO modulator and record buttons

The ‘op-1’ contains a 3-axis motion sensor whose movement can be assigned to pitch or any synth, envelope, or effect parameter, for interactive sound control. a built-in FM radio permits the sampling and recording of radio feeds. The colour-coded interface matches coloured buttons to the graphics on the OLED display, for more intuitive use”.

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Passport and Reality

2 Aug


People change every minute and the only thing that stays still is their passport photo.All the same person but such different looks.



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Neon Posters

2 Aug


Jack Rabbit Slims Twist Contest.
By Mr Whaite












You Beach!

2 Aug










By Massimo Vitali

Crap with my name on it

1 Aug










H.K.L

1 Aug

Hard Knock Life:


Photos By LJ








Torn Together

31 Jul

Brooklyn Bridge

Wallstreet

Unionsquare

Timesquare

Soho

Seaportice

5th Ave

Applestore

By John Clang

Birds Eye

31 Jul

Zirwes invites the viewer to look at these abstract images and see the familiar objects in a manner we’re typically unaccustomed to seeing them. Highlighting the vastness of these environments by shooting them in such large scale, Zirwes is able to accurately emote feelings of loneliness and emphasize the gravity of isolation. Click here to visit the photographer’s site and check out more aerial photographs in full screen view.


Sands Hotel Singapore

29 Jul


images courtesy of marina bay sands

Marina bay sands complex consists of three hotel towers connected by the magnificent sands skypark. With over 2,500 rooms and suites, it is the biggest hotel in singapore. The sands skypark with pool is built at the height of 200 meters.Its lush, landscaped gardens are home to 250 trees and 650 plants and offer a total of 12,400 square meters of space – big enough to fit three football fields. hotel guests have the exclusive use of a 150-meter infinity swimming pool, the world’s largest outdoor pool at that height.





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