Posts tagged inspiration
“”Influence is cheap. Because of that, its utility is short-lived. It may even serve as little more than a platform for duplication.
Inspiration, on the other hand, comes at a price. Its utility is nurtured and harvested over time — months, even years — through personal experiences. I might even argue it’s the catalyst of true creativity.
The Sartorialist - A Visual Life
Interesting and inspiring documentary about Scott Schumann, the Sartorialist.
Inspiration vs Imitation - a comic by Jessica Hische
There are a few great design inspiration sites out there but none look quite as promising and well thought out as Designspiration. Give it a look and be sure to read Shelby White’s blog post regarding it.
2011 TED Prize Winner: JR
Watch the video. JR’s projects are incredibly inspiring.
JR creates pervasive art that spreads uninvited on buildings of Parisian slums, on walls in the Middle East, on broken bridges in Africa or in favelas in Brazil. People in the exhibit communities, those who often live with the bare minimum, discover something absolutely unnecessary but utterly wonderful. And they don’t just see it, they make it. Elderly women become models for a day; kids turn into artists for a week. In this art scene, there is no stage to separate the actors from the spectators.
Absolutely stunning photography by Erol Taskoparan (via yay!everyday)
One of my new favorite photographers: Gemma Booth. Seriously, check out her work. It’s fantastic.
