Jorge Rodriguez-Gerada transforms common people into icons by rendering them in charcoal as urban murals. He delves not only in the identity of the neighborhood where he realizes his work but also in his own identity. By questioning the controls imposed on public space, the role models that represents us in the public space and the type of events that are guarded by the collective memory he breaks preconceptions of where art is permitted, when art is needed and to whom it is directed. Documentary created by Ana Alvarez-Errecalde and FILMCHICK PRODUCTIONS.
"Waking Life" highlight segment entitled, "The Holy Moment":
If you've not seen this film, allow this to be an inspired invitation to sit back an enojoy a modern film classic with loads of content and visual layers: A boy has a dream that he can float, but unless he holds on, he will drift away into the sky. Even when he is grown up, this idea recurs. After a strange accident, he walks through what may be a dream, flowing in and out of scenarios and encountering various characters. People he meets discuss science, philosophy and the life of dreaming and waking, and the protagonist gradually becomes alarmed that he cannot awake from this confusing dream. Waking Life is an amazing movie, by Richard Linkletter! Sit back, relax, and enjoy the experience! "Waking Life" - Entire Movie:
The INSPIRE Collective proudly presents, the 3rd annual, Inspiration Art Exhibition: INSPIRATION 3: Tel Aviv!! We've worked extra hard this year and are proud to bring you over 150 artists' inspiration shown outside in Tel Aviv public space... Coming MAY 21st @ The Dolphinarium! www.inspirecollective.blogspot.com The INSPIRATION 3 site location and directions will be announced later today... www.idiotthewise.com www.telavivstreetart.blogspot.com
Local fresh paint going up for INSPIRATION 3 in this preview provided by: Jack, Orek, Vrids, Nesca, Seil, Dime, Guest... Music by: KRS One
INSPIRE Collective proudly presents, the 3rd annual, Inspiration Art Exhibition: INSPIRATION 3: Tel Aviv!! We've been working extra hard this year to bring you over 150 artists' inspiration shown outside in Tel Aviv public space for this year's INSPIRATION 3! Coming MAY 21st!!! www.idiotthewise.com www.inspirecollective.blogspot.com
INSPIRE Collective and NOA AYA are proud to present the third annual Inspiration Art Exhibition: INSPIRATION 3!!! Watch some previews below & come see it for yourself May 21st in Tel Aviv!
We asked over 100 public artists local and worldwide to show off some inspiration! DJ Markey Funk will be spinning records live on May 21st for the opening of the open air exhibition...As May 21st approaches , be sure to check the INSPIRE Collective site online for location details and more! www.inspirecollective.blogspot.com For the last three years, the Inspiration Art Exhibitions are public art activist events so they're always free and for the people! Each year, the shows are sponsored by artists who contribute to the show & by people like you who contribute towards more creative & cooperative public efforts like this one... Love and respect... www.idiotthewise.com ***poster design by POE
The Lorax is a children's book, written by Dr. Seuss and first published in 1971. It chronicles the plight of the environment and the Lorax (a mossy, bossy man-like creature), who speaks for the trees against the greedy Once-ler. As in most of Dr. Seuss works, most of the creatures mentioned are original to the book.
The book is commonly recognized as a fable concerning industrialized society, using the literary element of personification to give life to industry as the Once-ler (whose face is never shown in all of the story's illustrations or in the film version) and to the environment as the Lorax. It has become a popular metaphor for those concerned about the human impact on the environment.
FATCAP: Where do you come from? Tell us about your beginnings… I grew up in the suburbs of Paris and then came to Paris at 18 to go to college. Having trouble just listening to a professor without doing anything, I wanted a change of air and went to Italy with just a backpack. Then, after seeing what I wanted, I decided that I belonged to an “art” school… I started street art later with the simple desire to express something personal without any pretense.
FC: How would you define your style and your way of working? I don’t know if I have a style, I try to make myself happy first and I do things only if I want to. I love mixing different techniques, such as acrylic, silk-screening, cutting and even photocopy. Also, I’m not good with a bomb, so I try to use it the least possible ;-)
FC: What are your sources of inspiration? Everywhere, what’s around me, what I see…
See the rest of the newest interview with LUDO here. Much more LUDO HERE.
Los Angeles International Short Film Festival 2004 Silver Lake Film Festival, Los Angeles 2004 Film Fest New Haven, New Haven CT 2004 Light Plays Tricks 6 Short Film Festival, Canada 2003