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crayon eater (part III)

By mara elisa nocon ticzon 06.03.11

>>james jean + kimiko<<

something about james jean:

people imitate his style…well they try too..

his bio consists of pics..see for yourself: website

he was born in 1979, Taipei, Taiwan, but now lives and works in Los Angeles, CA

he attended The School of Visual Arts, New York

he has facebook and twitter and you would do well to follow him my young padawan

something about kimiko:

obviously possesses an extensive and impressive resume

born in Tokyo, Japan (1963), but has lived in Europe since 1995

he attended two schools in japan and two in france

he will be at les baux-de-provence, france (july-august 2011) for the intl contemp art festical alpilles-provence

currently has 441 photos of various self-portraits: clickkkkkkkkkkk

so far no facebook and twitter to stalk but in the meantime, send him your compliments at k@kimiko.fr

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crayon eater (part II)

By mara elisa nocon ticzon 06.03.11

>>james jean + kimiko<<

i think i’m turning japanese

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crayon eater (part I)

By mara elisa nocon ticzon 06.03.11

>>james jean + kimiko<<

we came,

we saw,

our jaws dropped

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nimble fingers

By mara elisa nocon ticzon 05.21.11

maurizio anzeri

>>unrivalled + anonymity + a bar higher + history & future + bizarre + geometry + tedious + coexistence + accidental success + brilliance of maurizio anzeri + last pic by michael david adams<<

maurizio anzeri’s website is under consctruction…so in the meanwhile satisfy/enlighten yourselves with this:

“I work with sewing, embroidery and drawing to explore the essence of signs in their physical manifestation. I take inspiration from my own personal experience and observation of how, in other cultures, bodies themselves are treated as living graphic symbols. I then use sewing and embroidery in a further attempt to re-signify, and mark the space with a man-made sign, a trace. I am interested in peopleâ€™s stories and histories, and the relation between intimacy and the outer world. I have been working with hair for the past few years. I stitch and sew hair together until it becomes a sculpture. I see hair as a metaphorical medium to represent bodily boundaries, the embodiment of space.”

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+ he has some more recent pieces that replace photographs with ball-pen drawings

appropriate

By mara elisa nocon ticzon 04.22.11

>>bouldered,Â craggy,Â flinty, inflexible, jagged,Â lithic,Â pebbly,Â rock-ribbed,Â rockbound, rough, solid,Â tombstones, catacombs, holes, exits, passageways, ground breaking, comeback, reawakening, rebirth<<

palm sunday +Â maundy thursday + black friday + easter sunday

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unload

By mara elisa nocon ticzon 04.21.11

>>photographed by steven meisel<<

â€ Homage to Alexander Mcqueen â€

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spring

By mara elisa nocon ticzon 04.17.11

>>currently into….stating the obvious<<

‘A Diamond in the Roughage’ Tati Cotliar by Richard Burbridge forÂ T Magazine Women’s Fashion Summer 2011.

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I border, like little else, on everything more and more.

By mara elisa nocon ticzon 03.16.11

italian vogue march 2011

>>vogue italia march 2011 + shot byÂ paolo roversi + styling by edward enninful + model Stella Tennant<<

– 5 out of 21 shots –

a poem

bohemia lies by the sea

If houses here are green, I’ll step inside a house.
If bridges here are sound, I’ll walk on solid ground.
If love’s labour’s lost in every age, I’ll gladly lose it here.

If it’s not me, it’s one who is as good as me.

If a word here borders on me, I’ll let it border.
If Bohemia still lies by the sea, I’ll believe in the sea again.
And believing in the sea, thus I can hope for land.

If it’s me, then it’s anyone, for he’s as worthy as me.
I want nothing more for myself. I want to go under.

Under â€“ that means the sea, there I’ll find Bohemia again.
From my grave, I wake in peace.
From deep down I know now, and I’m not lost.

Come here, all you Bohemians, seafarers, dock whores, and ships
unanchored. Don’t you want to be Bohemians, all you Illyrians,
Veronese and Venetians. Play the comedies that make us laugh

until we cry. And err a hundred times,
as I erred and never withstood the trials,
though I did withstand them time after time.

As Bohemia withstood them and one fine day
was released to the sea and now lies by water.

I still border on a word and on another land,
I border, like little else, on everything more and more,

a Bohemian, a wandering minstrel, who has nothing, who
is held by nothing, gifted only at seeing, by a doubtful sea,
the land of my choice.

BY: Ingeborg Bachmann

how did i miss this?

â™¥LOVE BUTTON â™¥

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interview; ayaka nishi

By mara elisa nocon ticzon 02.01.11

>>love button + materials from Europe, Aftica, Asia, Middle East & Japan + antique parts + lava + stones + round-shaped sillicon mold + cabochon-shaped resin parts + veiny red moss + “Every piece of jewelry is handmade” + oxdised silver + nature all round + YES it is Available<<

without further ado, here’s my online interview with ayaka nishi…enjoy!

1. In your earlier years, what/who influenced you to delve into the fast-paced world of fashion?

When I was a child, I was not really interested in fashion.

2. Which fashion designers have been important points of reference for you?

Philip Crangi, Justin Giunta from Subversive Jewelry, Eiko Ishioka

3. Where and what did you study in college?

F.I.T (Fashion Institute Of Technology)

4. When you create something, what goes through your mind?

I’m such a lucky person since I can make my favorite things by myself !!

5. Where do you think of your designs and projects?

Everywhere.

6. What do you plan to experiment with next?

I want to use different materials such as leather, lava, glass, meteorite…and more precious materials.

7. Which designer or designers working today do you most admire, and why?

I admire every creative person but especially Philip Crangi and Justin Giunta who I used to work for.

8. Which designer do you wish to collaborate with?

Eiko Ishioka (Costume Designer)

9. What effect do you think the rise of fast fashion has had on consumers and on high fashion?

Fast fashion makes people not want to spend money on fashion and lose appreciation for paying money for the value of high fashion.

10. What excites you about the future, personally or in terms of fashion in general?

I’m always exciting to see how I will develop my jewelry in the near future.
Also, I’m exciting for my solo show in my hometown in this May!

11. Do you see anything positive in the rise of fast fashion?

People can try fashion trends easily with its inexpensive price.

12. What is your favorite quote?

When you are grateful
fear disappears and abundance appears.

13. What skills are necessary in the fashion industry?

To continue what you really like.

14.What were your favorite collections from the previous Spring runway ?

I didn’t pay attention to other collections.

15. What is your best moment of the day?

Relaxing with my favorite tea at my studio.

16. What kind of music do you listen to at the moment?

Electric, Bossa Nova, Rock, Classic, Piano music.
Ryuichi Sakamoto, RÃ¶yksopp, Passion Pit, Arcane Converter

17. Do you listen to the radio?

I listen to Pandora Radio always.

18. Do you listen to akon?

I’m just hearing his name for the first time now.

19. What do you think about the movie bridget jones diary?

It was a cute movie. I like Colin Firth and Hugh Grant.

20. Do you have any pets?

No.I want to have a dog or a cat some day.

21. Do you speak with your dog? do you have a dog?

I used to have a dog and I spoke to him.

22. Do you enjoy taking random walks at all sorts of hours?

Yes. I like walking.

23. Have you ever tried microwaving marshmallows?

No, but sounds good.I want to try it!

24. What do you hate most?

I hate waiting at the post office.

25. What do you think came first, the chicken or the egg?

Egg

26. If you were a god what would you do to the world?

I would fill it with much more love â™¥â™¥

27. Do you like sushi?

Sure.I’m Japanese.

28. What is your favorite daily wear attire?

Black tank top and black yoga pants from MUJI.

29. Who according to you is the best dressed woman in Hollywood?

Since I don’t watch TV, I don’t know who the fashionable celebrities in Hollywood are.

30. Did you watch more of “popeye the sailor” or “tom and jerry” as a child?

tom and jerry.

31. Do you think Adam and Eve had bellybuttons?

I just google it! They have them!

32. What is on your bedside table?

Native American photo book and an aroma pot.

33. Do you have any phobias?

Acrophobia

34. If you found a magic lamp, what would be your 3 wishes?

- I’d wish for my favorite people to live happily.
- I’d wish for my jewelry to make people happy.
- I’d want to go to many countries and see many people.

35. What do you have to say to the next generation, particularly for those hoping to follow in your footsteps?

Just keep at it!

36. Any closing thoughts?

Thank you for taking the time to read all of my answers.

and last but not least.. do clowns scare you?

No, I’m a big fan of cirque du solei.

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+ her blog

+ even better, her site

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