:: Skinner : The Fragile Art of Existence : Shooting Gallery : SF ::
Skinner’s “The Fragile Art of Existence” solo exhibition opens tonight at the Shooting Gallery. Skinner is a Sacramento-based, multi-media artist that has really developed a lot just since I started shooting some of his graffiti in the Bay Area.
Here’s a recent video where Skinner talks about this show, his changing worldview, and how its affecting his work
:: Fry Building ::
mixture of classic architecture, brick, and early morning sunlight. As seen in Mobile,AL.
:: UrbEx Series : Dixie Square Mall ::
Dixie Square Mall opened in 1966, in Harvey, Illinois, but was only opened to the public for 13 years, before it finally closed in 1979. This 800,000 square foot structure has seen much of its remains crumpling, or simply getting hauled off by scrappers. Harvey is a completely downtrodden economic area, and the area sits on the South side of Chicago, so there is not much hope for redevelopment.
Click here for an image of the former Dixie Square Mall store directory. Also for a brochure for the opening of Dixie Square Mall – click here.
View the entire Dixie Square Mall set here
:: Naman’s Dept Store (ghost neon) ::
The faded memories of Naman’s Department store preserved in this ghost neon sign
:: Nob Hill Hummingbird ::
Hummingbirds heartbeats can reach up to 1260 beats per minute
:: SOMA Scoot ::
as seen in SoMA. I need to get one of these (considering the deplorable state of MUNI these days)
:: Architecture Series : 666 ::
I started shooting a lot of architecture and urban structures a few years ago, and have accumulated a few hundred shots based on this focus. You can view the entire Flickr set here
:: The Hiatus is Over ::
I took a much longer extended hiatus from this site than I intended to. After a living relocation, a job switch, and then another living relocation…next thing you know, its almost June.
Just going to throw up some recent pics here. You can always check out my Flickr stream which is updated quite frequently here.
I plan on making some much needed updates to this site soon. Enjoy:
{early morning California Street}
{Girl gets a hug from an Android powered robot at Makers Faire}
{I’ve been shooting lots of brick lately. Click here for Brick Studies}
{Time Stands Still}
:: UrbEx Series :: Warehouse No. 6 (Revisited) ::
Back in 2008, I visited Warehouse No. 6 (aka the Cathedral), this weekend I made a return visit.
you can see the entire set on Flickr here.
:: Jesse Hazelip – 941 Geary Gallery ::
Last night, January 15th, 941 Geary Gallery hosted the opening premier of Jesse Hazelip’s “Belle of the Brawl”
:: Brick Studies ::
Been taking a lot of photos of bricks lately. Not sure why. Maybe it’s their age..
the texture
the simplicity of a brick
layered and stacked
:: UrbEx Series : Abandoned Foundry ::
another installment in the abandoned buildings/Urban Exploring Series
:: Selma Live Oak Cemetery ::
The oldest section of the Selma Live Oak Cemetery plot was originally purchased in 1829, while the newer portion was acquired in 1879. Here one can stroll beneath old Oak & Magnolia trees, dripping with Spanish Moss, whilst walking amongst plenty of graves that date back to the Civil War. “There is Glory in the Graves” reads an inscription on the Confederate monument that stands in the cemetery
The cemetery received its name in 1879 when Colonel Dawson brought in 80 Live Oaks and 80 Magnolia’s from Mobile, Alabama, to be planted.
After many years, 155 Civil War soldiers were moved from other cemeteries and placed in the Live Oak Cemetery. Currently over 8000 people have been laid to rest here.
Some famous Selmians have been buried here; the 13th Vice President Rufus King (seen below), Arthur Small (a minister who was killed in the Battle of Selma), and Elodie Todd Dawson (who was the half-sister of Mary Todd Lincoln – the half-sister of Abraham Lincoln)
:: abandoned jail cell – Murphy’s : California ::
seen inside the abandoned pokey along Highway 49 – Queen of the Sierra
:: Broken Meter ‘zine Launch Party : White Walls Gallery ::
Just recently, White Walls gallery in San Francisco, held the launch party for the Broken Meter ‘zine. A confluence of city life, artistic energy & movement. A personal project by Adam Rozan of the Oakland Museum of California, which highlights the arts of San Francisco Bay area and beyond. Below are some pics snapped from that night (apologies on the delay of posting them)
Skinner featured above
NART featured above
:: Takin’ Care of the Chickens ::
who gets fed first.
guess they could share sunflower seeds?
:: BerDerp™ :: 