Monday, March 28, 2011

CATFISH



Just watched the documentary "Catfish". The movie begins as a cute story about Nev, a 24year old New York photographer and his platonic Facebook correspondence with Abby, an 8 year old girl living in Michigan. Abby found him through Facebook, after seeing one of his photos on the net. She then sends him one of her paintings and they start chatting back and forth. Nev befriends the whole family, including Abby's Mom and older sister Megan. Not surprising, things are not what they seem.......as their story progresses societal questions come up about social media, privacy, identity and ethics....found the movie very interesting and at the same time troubling, too!

Monday, March 14, 2011

Dennis Hopper Art

Warhol
Jane Fonda 1965

After The Fall

Double Standard


Biker Couple
Since, I grew up in the 60's, though I was a very, very young child...thought I'd post photos and art from Dennis Hopper.



Dennis Hopper (1936-2010)

Warhol by Hopper

Coca Cola-by Hopper




Double Standard



Biker Couple

Having grown up in the 60's, though I was very, very, young...thought I would check out the art of Dennis Hopper.
Dennis Hopper passed away last May, but his legacy lives on. Not only was he a great actor, but he was a talented artist, too! Along with painting and sculpting, he was a prolithic photographer, who used many actors and artist friends for subjects in his works. Shortly after his death, MOCA honored him with an exhibition of his works.