The Overlook Hotel Carpet Installation
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"In The Overlook, I recreated a carpet from Stanley Kubrick’s 1980 filmThe Shining in the Lobby Gallery in the Dominion Hotel. By introducing a visual motif from the film into a hotel on Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, I was interested in exploring the multiple and shifting influences that create a sense of place. The orange, red, and brown geometrically patterned carpet served as a potent visual signifier of the horror and aesthetic of the cult classic, in which Jack Nicholson’s character descends into madness while attempting to write a novel. Seeking to emulate anxieties about production and isolation central toThe Shining, I produced the 500-square-foot carpet through the labor-intensive process of latch-hooking. I worked 16 hours a day over a 19-week period to complete the project and over 40 people participated in the making of the piece, transforming what would have otherwise been a controlled and solitary effort into a process of openness and exchange."
A Painting of Zayn from One Direction with Pancakes for Hair- Dan Lacey
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We are through the Trans-Atlantic looking glass now, people.
"A painting of Zayn from the group One Direction with pancakes for hair.
Zayn has interesting hair, but how much better it would be if it were delicious pancakes!"
Dan Lacey, the pancake painting legend.
Buy it on eBay now-
Intricate Vinyl Art by Carlos Aires & Introducing The True Vaults
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A little shout-out to the Queen of Vinyl, Tanya Mellotte, who was one half of the DJ team behind the clubnight Skibunny, my favourite night of the week when I was in my 20s. Also where I had my first kiss with my now husband!
Tanya has been in LA for a while & has recorded new music with a wealth of talented folks. Check out www.facebook.com/TheTrueVaultshttp://www.reverbnation.com/TheTrueVaults
"The album was recorded in Los Angeles in 5 days and features Chris Bruce (producer/guitars), Deantoni Parks of the Mars Volta (drums), Jebin Bruni (keys) as well as some very special guest appearances to be announced! The music moves from straight-up indie rock to cinematic desert-style ballads."
Personalised Comic Book Necklace- Any Word You Desire!
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I know at least a dozen of my Twitter followers who will be straight onto this link!
Soulspearjewellery on eBay will craft one of these super comic book style with whichever word or name you choose. There's a variety of colours, and it's a total bargain at £12.
Faux Taxidermy Flamingo
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From my own home.
TOP SECRET Behind The Scenes Photos from The Ministry of Curious Stuff
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I've been hooked to Vic Reeves & his chums on The Ministry of Curious Stuff on CBBC the past two months.
You can join in the madness on Mondays at 5.45pm on the CBBC Channel, or Saturday mornings at 9am. Your kids will thank you.
Series producer & director Rob Hyde kindly sent me these glorious behind-the-scenes pictures from his own collection, taken during filming. All photos copyright to Rob.
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