Auto. PAPERCHAP. Dancers among us. New York photographer Jordan Matter’s “Dancers Among Us” project features performers from the Paul Taylor Dance Company performing guerrilla dance moves in iconic Manhattan locations Michelle Fleet, NY Public Library (JORDAN MATTER PHOTOGRAPHY / BARCROFT USA) By getting the dancers to pull off their difficult poses surrounded by normal people in everyday situations, Jordan hopes to highlight the skill of talented individuals who walk among us everyday. “I was struck by the skill of the dancers of Paul Taylor and through a friend managed to get guys and girls there to volunteer their time for this project,” Jordan said.
Here: John Heginbotham, Central Park (JORDAN MATTER PHOTOGRAPHY / BARCROFT USA) “I was thinking about the recession and what that meant for talented people who may have lost their jobs. Photographing the dancers in candid situations has provided Jordan and his dance partners certain issues along the way. Jordan can take up to 100 shots to get the frame he wants. DISNEY AS YOUVE NEVER SEEN IT. Ever wonder what Disney characters would look like if they were actually a little bit more real?
I’m not talking about Disneyland actors dressed up to be Snow White, but if they we’re modernized, so to speak. Mexican artist José Rodolfo Loaiza Ontiveros created Disney for adults. He called his project “Disenchanted”. Credits: La Luz de Jesus Gallery. Aev's News of the Aetherverse. Dark Roasted Blend. Beautiful/Decay Cult of the Creative Arts | Artist Book Series + Daily Art And Design Blog And Creative Community - StumbleUpon.
I couldn’t help but direct everyone to fellow public art loving blog Street Art Utopia as they have compiled a pretty decent list of the best street art of 2011. If you are just getting into the wonderful world of pasting, spraying or making the streets a more creative place, this list is a great place to start (short of Wall and Piece). One of the best things about this genre is it’s diversity – you can decided what you find gimmicky/twee or meaningful and awe-inspiring. Street art has always been the public’s voice, and the art world has yielded success to those with great ideas and a call for change. More from the list after the jump! Design Tutorials - Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign | Computer Arts Magazine.