Showing posts with label culture. Show all posts
Showing posts with label culture. Show all posts
Aug 18, 2012
Aug 1, 2012
Feature: PurpleReign Domestic Violence Awareness Campaign
. Posted by Sherrie Thai by Shaireproductions.com
I feel very fortunate to have made the acquaintance of Purple Reign, a real-life superhero taking a stand against Domestic Violence, Crime, Abuse, and Bullying. She featured my "Trapped" artwork with a Q/A article on her site.
Purple Reign's inspiring campaign on DV encourages people of all backgrounds to be a hero and speak out against abuse. "Everyone has their own unique talents and abilities and we love to see people using them to make a difference in their community whether it is through art, music, poetry, culinary talents, or even offering service and labor." More here.
I feel very fortunate to have made the acquaintance of Purple Reign, a real-life superhero taking a stand against Domestic Violence, Crime, Abuse, and Bullying. She featured my "Trapped" artwork with a Q/A article on her site.
Purple Reign's inspiring campaign on DV encourages people of all backgrounds to be a hero and speak out against abuse. "Everyone has their own unique talents and abilities and we love to see people using them to make a difference in their community whether it is through art, music, poetry, culinary talents, or even offering service and labor." More here.
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Mar 18, 2012
Artwork: St. Patricks Day
. Posted by Sherrie Thai by Shaireproductions.com
I've been getting into the symbolism and festivities of St. Patrick's Day--hope you enjoy the art!
I've been getting into the symbolism and festivities of St. Patrick's Day--hope you enjoy the art!
Feb 24, 2012
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Feb 22, 2011
Video: Traditional Korean Drummer
. Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaireproductions.com
Brief clip of a traditional Korean music performance at the Oakland Asian cultural Center.
Brief clip of a traditional Korean music performance at the Oakland Asian cultural Center.
Feb 3, 2011
Photos: Chinese New Year 2011
. Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.
Chinese New Year is celebrated with tradition, family and plenty of food. In the Chinese Taoist tradition, whole animals are presented to the ancestors as an offering and for the afterlife. Each dish has its own symbolism. The first day of the new lunar year, you're suppose to only eat vegetarian dishes (Buddhist tradition), which signify good fortune, life, and cleansing of the soul. The second day is about eating meat--fish represents abundance, prawns symbolize joy, while the chicken symbolizes prosperity. The rest of the 15 celebratory days are filled with good will and laughter.
Chinese New Year is celebrated with tradition, family and plenty of food. In the Chinese Taoist tradition, whole animals are presented to the ancestors as an offering and for the afterlife. Each dish has its own symbolism. The first day of the new lunar year, you're suppose to only eat vegetarian dishes (Buddhist tradition), which signify good fortune, life, and cleansing of the soul. The second day is about eating meat--fish represents abundance, prawns symbolize joy, while the chicken symbolizes prosperity. The rest of the 15 celebratory days are filled with good will and laughter.
May 22, 2008
Cultural Editors
I bought the book Design Your Self by Karim Rashid (fashion and furniture designer) the other day. Some of the things he mentions in the book is pretty common sense stuff (about how to live your life through balance), but there are a few interesting points. He mentions designers as being "cultural editors" and that there are three types of beings: "those who create culture, those who consume culture, and those who don't give a damn about culture."
I do agree that designers can have enormous cultural power to create fads and change the scope of culture. Look at the impact design has had on Apple--from the functional design of the iPod to the silhouette ads (influenced by the 1900 Victorian cuts). From aesthetics to mass consumerism, design not only affects our visual palette, but how we live and the bottom line. Japanese products are indicative of the design culture and the American market of product design has been catching on. Aesthetics sell.
To say that it's only designers who have this power of "cultural editor" may be a bit presumptuous. Society is made up by many different types of people, and everyone can make a ripple in their own way--from academics to artists and everyone else in-between. Passion is what makes people "cultural editors," not necessarily what your line of work is. That passion affects so many things: your outlook on life affects your relationships, demeanor, and the actions you take. I've heard people say that 'work is who you are', but I know plenty of people who can't work in their field that they're passionate about due to external circumstances, or are transitioning into what they love to do. If you have an external passion aside from work, that can provide happiness and a sense of balance.
I do agree that designers can have enormous cultural power to create fads and change the scope of culture. Look at the impact design has had on Apple--from the functional design of the iPod to the silhouette ads (influenced by the 1900 Victorian cuts). From aesthetics to mass consumerism, design not only affects our visual palette, but how we live and the bottom line. Japanese products are indicative of the design culture and the American market of product design has been catching on. Aesthetics sell.
To say that it's only designers who have this power of "cultural editor" may be a bit presumptuous. Society is made up by many different types of people, and everyone can make a ripple in their own way--from academics to artists and everyone else in-between. Passion is what makes people "cultural editors," not necessarily what your line of work is. That passion affects so many things: your outlook on life affects your relationships, demeanor, and the actions you take. I've heard people say that 'work is who you are', but I know plenty of people who can't work in their field that they're passionate about due to external circumstances, or are transitioning into what they love to do. If you have an external passion aside from work, that can provide happiness and a sense of balance.
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