The Yin and The Yang

Worth a Share-

The study of ancient Chinese characters reveals that “yin” and “yang” were once used to indicate geographical locations. “Yin” referred to the colder northern side of a hill and “yang” referred to the warmer side facing south. Over the course of many centuries, yin and yang became symbols with multiple meanings denoting two opposing forces within a harmonious whole. How yin and yang can be reconciled to embody harmony is a key theme in Chinese philosophy.

My own Little Version of Notcot

Photographic Arts

I am still deciding whether to make this into a tag or an entry coz this guy's work is quite - Intriguing!

Chris Jordan - Best known for his work depicting consumerism in the United States, looks at little plastic things and electronic goodies used in everyday life that we cannot possibly recycle to the fullest in un-uttered numbers and depicts it through his photographic skills. Throwing vanity away to the streets here is an image depicting 32,000 Barbies, equal to the number of 'elective breast augmentation surgeries' performed monthly in the US in 2006.




Depicts 200,000 packs of cigarettes, equal to the number of Americans who die from cigarette smoking every six months.


We need people like him to get us back to ground reality!

Cupid's Pointed Quill

Now for people who know me know my love for digital storage. So ofcourse you can imagine my flat out self over this-



The Iomega ego drive
1 terabyte storage
1000 gigabytes........

Im too much in love and adoration to write more. All i can plaster over the wall is - IWANT!

270 dollars.. hmm.. Does China know of this?

Recycling at its Naive Best!

I was planning to write this article on how the best way people can think of recycling anything is to turn millions of those pieces into a lamp! Really has there been a dearth of innovative thinking of late or are inspirations running away?!

Putting that thought to a rest ...'lo and behold




Abstract /Edited- Guardian, U.K.

The organisers of the London Olympics are planning to pass on more than just the Olympic flag to the next host city when the games end in September 2012. The hot target for the next being Chicago, London's deal with Chicago has struck a possibility as both cities have decided to build main stadiums with small numbers of permanent seats while erecting giant seating scaffolds for the two weeks of competition. Talks have focused on how London's stadium might be bolted rather than welded together, ensuring the materials used allow it to function properly in another country and climate, and how sections might fit on a cargo ship.

HOK Sport, architects of London's Olympic stadium, have deliberately designed the arena as a kit in part. A permanent concrete bowl of 25,000 seats will remain in place for athletics, lower league football and rugby, but every other component could be sold on.

A good start, whatsay?

An ode to an Ants' Swimming Pool Escape

Now this little me
as small as can be
minding my business as usual you see,
but lo and behold up from afar
this giant something
knocks my head off the bar!
what the hell was it? who can tell!?
you'd think
when im in danger
I'll be more willing to consider my options out of here!

Anyway this puny little soul of mine
is drowned in something watery and lime
the taste of chloro-form builds up inside
my antennae tingling- Im going to die!

ouch now theres no peace in death?
o.O whats this?
a messenger from god- hating hell?
oh my god its singing
its huge and white
"Thats right little Ant-y
im here to save your life!
cling on to me and you'll see
these mortals and humans grabbing on to me"
so hold on tight you'll be safe with me
as long as these 10 hours of music dont die with gleem

A! Grace. Its saved my day
Waterproof music systems for the techno-savvy you. Amen.

On a 'Next Blog' spree

My A-heads are soo cool!
I just realised
Check his sculptures out
and flag him you might

http://heldermblog.blogspot.com/

A language i cant understand
Hope to Will
Red circles shes marked all along-
Wonder if shes out to kill.. Ahem.

http://gestinpeace.blogspot.com/

Sridhar K. Allez!
Now thats what im talking!
Online money making he speaks of!
Laziness indeed can still give money!

http://networkathome.blogspot.com/

A blog on foooo-oood
aah yummy timm timm
ahem thats what i call my tummy
when it feels upto a sin

Their photoshoot sucks though
Make it more ravishing!
Although- on second thought- i wouldnt at all mind that icecream!

http://perantaukitchen.blogspot.com/

Comedian he is pierre fauges neat!
Whatever little i could understand he is too sweet
I wonder why french can never be too rude?!
Are they that sensitive
or are they hidden sleuths?

Enjoy his blog to a french -insense!
Ofcourse if you dont know it you may call it nonsense

http://soutien-pierrefauges-educateur.blogspot.com/

I simply dont know german
but i really hope to learn it someday
All i can say though is these pictures-
Took my breath away!

I love the frames that capture the casual
I love the thirst, the essence of normal
http://dieraecherin.blogspot.com/

Amelie an inspiration!
What less can i expect!?
If you havent seen the movie you should probably burn in hell...

I can go on and on forever with this spree...
Just giving you a thought theres a lot out to see
Go check them out
and Go check out more
Till you decide you're bored no more

'Coz They like Stains.

Its called the Click Lock storage box!
quite an interesting marketing gimmick
but its innovative for sure
just press the lid and it makes a sound like a click, quite cool in terms of material exploration!
The box however is a different story to comment. hmm.

Anyway here it is!
Pardon the non-photoshoped pictures. im lazy. even if i wasnt i dont think this worth putting energy into.

ain, the sites worth a glance. not MORE.
click here. click me. click lock. blah.
brilliant thinking put to terrible use!

When Chores-a-Chompn'

Every now and then you stumpleupon a site
that you know feels wanted
with all the techno-savvy lights
whims and fancies it tends -to -cater -to
of a designer gone mad
or a general's army blue
pray! here i found a few sites today
watch in silence or awe or grace


I dunno how i came across this one
Alberto Seveso saved my day
music to my ears whilst the chores await
one by one as they line up for santas lap
wishes fulfilled they disappear like zat!


leprachauns gold as precious as can be
not too long, its only to see!

Get the site as a background
dont make the chores wait
listen to the music
that makes you sit on a slate
while models walk by one by one
in little pink dresses
munching hot cross buns


Jonathan-Yuen
now theres a find
a classic portrait of a designers mind
His site's Addictive!
A treasure unearths
Just keep clicking at random spurts





Great thought and innovation
comes alive
when great thinkers and minds
come together, divine!
TED.COM
is one such place
search John Maeda
simplicity speaks grace






37 signals is one another site
read it to understand
an interesting find!
ctrl+F Robert Rauschenberg
he has stuff to gloat
what he writes makes your mind afloat


Hear ye! hear ye!
for all those gadget freaks!
Gizmodo's here and its for free!
keep up-to-date
with the latest in hand
flash the IceBar today
and see the fishes flock to your hand!




I came across this woman on an origami spree
Jen Stark oh my god see her work!- set three
patience i tell you! ample she must have
how else can she make all this
with paper and hands?!

A beautiful mind deserves some recognition
if i meet her someday
ill bow, i reckon

Check out their title page
'the desk that works'
A different introduction
everytime you enter the advertising quirk
dont miss the gray writing when the introduction logs on
MILK
they call it
a design that 'rox'
i dunno about that
i like the site though
go check it out
and leave your table to snore


Street art id mentioned
graffiti he does
heres more by slinkachu
on fates discussed


Alright ze amigo
chores await
until next time
this is gilli sans incessant neighs.. ha!

Words Divulge Depression

Express
A thing to consider
A thought to preach
A soul to teach
A love so kitsch

Express Love
Express Hate
Cherish a moment
Express it to to your mate

Expressions seem to rule the world defined
Hearts seem to forget its chyme
an attempt to re-visit the hearts desire
Expressions is what this post requires!

When words seem to forget expression
thoughts seem to divulge depression
theres hope in the grayness of words
expression through this-
my camera's apperture!

Captured through kausani, this is all that you can get till i figure a better way to display the pictures. your loss. enjoy.

Marvellous Marvel

"If you read books you have an Opinion"

Controversial statement at which i Roared a-Laugh-n!! Anyway, taking it to be true- here's a chap!

Blatant Marvel Fan - Has Opinions
Ahem curtains up for Darkseid's Universe and his undeniable love for anything Villainous.

Slinkachu's Commercial Kingdom

All aboard on the streets a-Walking
Find these little things that stand a-Talking
to whom or why or what consequence they are
what significance they achieve
or are they from a-far?

Welcome the Little People into Our World
They may not sleep or walk the earth
existance they seek
slinkachu shall keep
them atop any undefined urn

So next time you find yourself atop a snail
be sure you didnt squish the little people it was transporting to Cannes.
check him out
the links all gray
till the next time i rake my hay

Search Around the Corners

Little things that matter much. Innovation at its naive best, Curly Sue is a desk lamp designed by Wendy Tytherleigh for her graduation show.

Need I say much?
Never judge a book by its cover though. Ahem.
Chris Adamick.

With clientele including Nike and Coke this idiot is completely full of himself as is evident from his webpage. But well, so are the rest of the 100 million and fast increasing designers.

You're not Good Enough till you think you're the Best. COUGH!

Check out Chuck Anderson

Rikky's Quick Quip

He's 18. Wow. Gasp! Drool! Ogle. Scream. Pinch (ouch!)

An embodiment of perfection he's the savior to the world of 18 year olds who focus all their meandering thoughts on decking up their b.e.a.ut-iful hinds!

He is also the embodiment of futility to show that a little bit of detail can make anything look good.

Or maybe a graphic designer calls for it!

While you figure that out, presenting the kick-ass 18 year old dutch graphic designer
Rik Oostenbroek