How'd They Do That: Super Magic Edition

I've posted before about how much I love Swiss artist Felice Varini's eye popping large scale work:

Until now his work could only be viewed in person when overseas, but non profit group Site Projects has brought Felice to New Haven, Connecticut, for his American debut. His signature perspective dependent graphics have taken over Temple Square and the result is predictably magical. If you happen to live the area, head over before the end of June to see some free, amazing public art. The rest of us can enjoy this backstage peek into the making of a megalith.

So, how does this ordinary alley and parking garage:

Become a mind bending play on space?

First you have to set up a giant projector:

And then you wait for darkness.

Once night falls, Felice gets busy taping out the design.

Then come the cranes, ladders, and paint.

Plus cute boys. Wait -- did I just type that out loud?

Once the painting is finished, every surface becomes a canvas, changing its shape depending on the viewer's perspective.

Magic!

Thanks to Site Projects for giving us this insight into the makings of a masterpiece. Now, you'll have to excuse me while I whip out my projector and start drawing on the walls... imagine the possibilities!

I'll let you know how it goes.

Rooms With a View

The possibilities involved in space planning are both staggeringly vast and frustratingly limited. I am constantly rearranging my furnishings, searching for that perfect balance of function and aesthetics, struggling to create movement and appropriate pathways throughout rooms (no chi blocking allowed). I shuffle chairs over there, only to find they looked so much better where they were. Switch this couch with that one, move the tv to another wall, change out the art and rugs on a monthly basis -- it's a full time job. When I get tired, I'd rather just plop down on my properly positioned sofa and spy on other people's rooms, so thank you Juergen Chill for feeding my voyeuristic tendencies.

Photographer Juergen Chill gives us a full frontal view of spaces both public and very, very private. Shooting everything from bordellos to office spaces, Chill's camera coolly hovers high above, revealing the intricacies of space as it relates to daily life.

I can't wait for Raina, the goddess of floor planning, to start mentally rearranging these spaces...

Hope you dudes have a fantastic weekend!

Leaving on a Jet Plane

Hey Dudes, I'm running late for a flight so I have to bid you adieu for a few days with little more than a reminder of what some planes look like sometimes:

But none to worry, Erin will be here tomorrow and Monday and Tuesday we have an extra special magical guest post, so you should only be crying tears of joy.

PS for more info on the 3' plane made of used keys, go here.