New Woodcut Print from Tugboat Printshop

Paul Roden and Valerie Lueth over at Pittsburgh-based Tugboat Printshop just announced a new woodcut print titled Moth. Shown in production here, the final piece will be a 2-color print measuring 18″ x 25″ and is now available for pre-order. Art and design blogs everywhere were smitten earlier this year with their equally beautifulMoon print. The duo also has an upcoming exhibition of woodcut prints at the Arm in Brooklyn, opening Thursday, November 7th.

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Layers of Glass Added to Stones and Books

Born in Tokyo, Dusseldorf-based artist Ramon Todo creates beautiful textural juxtapositions using layers of glass in unexpected places. Starting with various stones, volcanic rock, fragments of the Berlin wall, and even books, the artist inserts perfectly cut glass fragments that seem to slice through the object resulting in segments of translucence where you would least expect it. You can see more of his work over on Art Front Gallery, andhere. (via My Amp Goes to 11)

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Impossible Geometry of Fanette Guilloud

This series of photos titled Géométrie de l’impossible (Impossible Geometry) from 21-year-old photographerFanette Guilloud was created earlier this year in locations around Toulouse, Bordeaux and in the French Alps near Lyon. Guilloud employed a method of anamorphic projection similar to the work of Felice Varini to create the illusion of a painting superimposed on an image, when in fact there is no digital trickery whatsoever. The image is actually painted on numerous surfaces at varying depths and only appears like what you see here from a particular vantage point. (via Metafilter)

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Hand-Cut Paper Microorganisms

Tennessee-based artist Charles Clary knows a thing or two about patience as evidenced by his structural paper creations reminiscent of biological formations or topographical maps. In creating a new piece Clary can work for up to 12 hours a day cutting each thin layer in his delicately stacked sculptures that arise from gallery walls or descend into geometric volumes. The artist most recently had an exhibition at Brett Wesley Gallery last month, and you can see much more of his work on his website. (via Hi-Fructose)

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This video is in response to my previous post [http://source.davidbanthony.com/post/64976682749/respect-where-respect-is-due] Bryan Cranston [aka Walter White] continues to impress. Now the voice behind the new Apple commercial. In my opinion this is genius move by Apple.

Respect where respect is due

I don’t normally post things like this, but considering I just finished watching this series [Breaking Bad], I couldn’t agree more with Anthony Hopkins statement. It’s nice to see a fellow artist compliment another artist for his work. I respect that. It is not done enough no matter what industry you work in.

Anthony Hopkins says Bryan Cranston’s acting in Breaking Bad is the best he’s ever seen. [The actor behind Hannibal Lecter commends a fellow villain ]

Anthony Hopkins wasn’t a Breaking Bad fan until just a few weeks ago, but after a marathon session bringing him from episode one through the series’ conclusion, he’s become simply stunned by it. “Your performance as Walter White was the best acting I have seen — ever,” Hopkins allegedly writes in an email to Bryan Cranston, which was published yesterday by actor Steven Michael Quezada, who played Hank’s partner, Steven Gomez. “This work of yours is spectacular — absolutely stunning,” Hopkins writes.

The compliment should mean something coming from Hopkins, who is widely considered to be among the finest actors around. While Hopkins begins by commending Cranston alone, he continues to express his love of the entire series and its full cast. “What is extraordinary, is the sheer power of everyone in the entire production,” Hopkins writes. “It was like a great Jacobean, Shakespearian, or Greek Tragedy.” While the cast probably appreciated Hopkins letter, it only serves to underscore how disappointed fans may be to finally let it go. ”That kind of work / artistry is rare,” Hopkins writes, “and when, once in a while, it occurs, as in this epic work, it restores confidence.”

Update: After receiving wider attention today, it appears that Quezada has pulled the Facebook post that he published the letter in. The full text of the letter — as recovered by commenter Mo.hit — is now quoted below.

Dear Mister Cranston.

I wanted to write you this email – so I am contacting you through Jeremy Barber – I take it we are both represented by UTA . Great agency.

I’ve just finished a marathon of watching “BREAKING BAD” – from episode one of the First Season – to the last eight episodes of the Sixth Season. (I downloaded the last season on AMAZON) A total of two weeks (addictive) viewing.

I have never watched anything like it. Brilliant!

Your performance as Walter White was the best acting I have seen – ever.

I know there is so much smoke blowing and sickening bullshit in this business, and I’ve sort of lost belief in anything really.

But this work of yours is spectacular – absolutely stunning. What is extraordinary, is the sheer power of everyone in the entire production. What was it? Five or six years in the making? How the producers (yourself being one of them), the writers, directors, cinematographers…. every department – casting etc. managed to keep the discipline and control from beginning to the end is (that over used word) awesome.

From what started as a black comedy, descended into a labyrinth of blood, destruction and hell. It was like a great Jacobean, Shakespearian or Greek Tragedy.

If you ever get a chance to – would you pass on my admiration to everyone – Anna Gunn, Dean Norris, Aaron Paul, Betsy Brandt, R.J. Mitte, Bob Odenkirk, Jonathan Banks, Steven Michael Quezada – everyone – everyone gave master classes of performance … The list is endless.

Thank you. That kind of work/artistry is rare, and when, once in a while, it occurs, as in this epic work, it restores confidence.

You and all the cast are the best actors I’ve ever seen.

That may sound like a good lung full of smoke blowing. But it is not. It’s almost midnight out here in Malibu, and I felt compelled to write this email.

Congratulations and my deepest respect. You are truly a great, great actor.

Best regards

Tony Hopkins.

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Light's Positive Impact On People's Lives

PSFK’s Future of Light report takes an in-depth look at lighting innovation at the intersection of technology, community and sustainability.  One of the four major themes featured in the report is called Light For Life, which examines the innovations that explore the transformative power of light and its ability to positively impact the lives of individuals and communities by promoting well-being and creating more opportunities for economies and activities to take place at all hours of the day.

Below we recap three key trends that fall under the Light For Life theme:

In a trend we’re calling Light Therapy, we look at how novel products are exploring how lighting technology can aid in replicating and resetting a person’s natural biometric rhythms. By mimicking natural cycles, these innovative solutions approach light as a method for holistically restoring a person’s balance and focus. Check out the following posts to understand the examples shaping this trend:

• Resetting Your Health And Happiness Through Immersive Lighting
• Leveraging Light As A Source Of Renewal And Growth

In a trend we’re calling Mood Lighting, we look at how new products and environmental designs are using the calming properties of light to attempt to instill people with feelings of peace and tranquility. These innovations are experimenting with how light’s color, intensity and design can be intentionally deployed to help improve health and well-being. Check out the following posts to understand the examples shaping this trend:

• Tapping Into Lighting To Improve People’s Mood
• Optimizing Our Everyday Experiences With Light

Finally, in a trend we’re calling Sustaining Light, we look at how innovative systems are using alternative sources of energy to power sustainable, low-cost lighting solutions, creating new opportunities for people living with limited resources. By exploring new methods for capturing and repurposing the resources at hand and making light accessible to everyone, these products showcase the power light has to change people’s lives. Check out the following posts to understand the examples shaping this trend:

• Illuminating Off-The-Grid Lifestyles
• Looking Away From The Grid To Power Future Lighting Solutions

The Future of Light series explores light’s potential to improve lives, build communities, and connect people in new and meaningful ways. Brought to you in partnership with Philips Lighting, a full report is available as an iOS and Android app or as a downloadable PDF.

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Bicycles Reconfigured Using 3,144 Bikes in Toronto

Photo via Scotiabank Nuit Blanche

Photo via Scotiabank Nuit Blanche

Photo courtesy Ryan Davey

Photo courtesy Ryan Davey

Photo courtesy Ryan Davey

Photo courtesy Ryan Davey

Photo courtesy Ryan Davey

Photo courtesy Ryan Davey

Photo courtesy Ryan Davey

Photo via Scotiabank Nuit Blanche

As part of Scotiabank Nuit Blanche in Toronto this weekend, an enormous reconfiguration of Chinese artist Ai Weiwei’s Forever Bicycles (previously here and here) was unveiled in the center of Nathan Phillips Square. The installation dominates the outdoor space, measuring 100 feet long by 30 feet wide and consists of some 3,144 bicycles, resulting in so much depth and volume the piece almost appears blurred. Via Scotiabank Nuit Blanche:

World-renowned Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei will exhibit a new edition of his Forever Bicycles sculpture in Toronto’s Nathan Phillips Square. 3,144 interconnected bicycles will form a three-dimensional structure creating an incredible visual effect.

Yong Jiu, literally translated as “forever,” is the foremost bicycle brand in China; Ai re-interprets such everyday found objects in an abstract and symbolic way.

The sheer quantity of bikes and the diverse perceptions of viewing points create a colossal labyrinth-like, visually moving space, which represents the changing social environment in China and around the globe.

If you happen to be in Toronto the piece will be up through October 27, 2013. Many of the photos above courtesy Ryan Davey. (via My Modern Met)

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