Work in Progress*

I search through Flickrs most interesting shots in 24 hours! This is how I stumbled across the amazing work by Aran Goyoaga, such a beautiful eye for detail… I would love to spend a day in her studio to see how she creates such delicate atmospheric delights. Since she is in the USA I can but dream… See her online portfolio here.

SPD: ‘On Language’ opening reception at The New York Times

In late 2005, The New York Times Magazine’s On Language column, a weekly reflection on current usage of the English language (traditionally written, since 1979, by William Safire), took a new visual turn. Instead of simply typesetting the headline each week in standard fashion, the Art Director Arem Duplessis (who is now the Design Director) saw an opportunity to create something more; a forum for typographic play. He proposed that a different artist, designer or illustrator interpret that headline every week instead. Five years and well over two hundred contributors later, the On Language column has become a showcase for contemporary typography. The New York Times Magazine is proud to announce an exhibition of these works: Curated over the years by Kristina DiMatteo, Gail Bichler, Leo Jung, Hilary Greenbaum, Cathy Gilmore-Barnes, Aviva Michaelov and Robert Vargas, the show includes contributions from Ed Fella, Marian Bantjes, Tauba Auerbach, James Victore, Karel Martens, Alex Trochut, Kevin Lyons and many, many more.
8 Days a Week

"Wordplay: The lettering of ‘On Language"
opens on Thursday, April 22, 7-9 P.M.
at The New York Times Building, 620 8th Avenue, 7th floor.

*My work exhibited: ‘08-isms

Owen loves photography. He has always been eager to learn new skills and jumped at the chance of starting a photography course after school. The course is run by local photographer Dave Wilson.

Owen, aged 8 says:

I’ve just started a class after school and I’m really enjoying it.

Owen France, learning young

Why not pop over to Owen France’s photostream on flickr.com

All taken by Owen France

Sweet Scent, in the garden earlier today

The shapes are characters from a free font called LOT.