Kick-Start the Weekend
Posts to kick-start the weekend, usually with musical content.
Antenna?
There is an art to designing an antenna — when it must function as well as be aesthetically appealing. Unfortunately, Apple’s design team neglected the function over form. Apparently, the antenna of the new iPhone 4, which has sold over 1.7 million units, has problems with reception due to the antenna design. Because it wraps around the device in order to be unobtrusive, it requires the correct hand hold to make the connection. So, if you’re left handed, sorry. I love my iPod Touch but I’ve been holding out for so long for Apple to get the many kinks out of their iPhones and this antenna problem is just one…
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Engineering and Art
This post brings several aspects of engineering together with relation to art. 1) Teaching art and creativity can be done through “Reverse Engineering” — thinking backwards from the final product on how the artist created/constructed it and his or her creative process in the making to improve upon, rather than copying the object or artwork. 2) Reading about Tony May’s work on ArtShift SanJosé, made me think of the engineering needed to construct his sculptures, some of which are made with books. 3) The late George Adams was an engineer and a self taught artist, who helped restore many murals in the US Capitol. His engineering skills helped him decipher…
Public Art-chitecture
You never know where you’re going to find art news or inspiration and this one was found on Justin Timberlake’s blog, of all things. This post, Architect/Artist: Hal Ingberg & His Modern Glass Structures was written by Abby Wilcox. I think Hal Inberg’s work is pretty remarkable. His work reminds me of those translucent building toys made with interlocking square tiles back in the 70’s — one of my favorites. I can’t remember the name, unfortunately. I like that his medium is glass. Brilliant! And another reason to travel to Canada — to see his work. Seems like he’s listening to some of the same musicians that I’m listening to…
