Friday 7 November 2008
US of A
Arrived after a long journey in Hollywood and went straight to bed!! Woke early the next day refreshed and ready to explore... wandered around the vast streets of Hollywood, saw the Chinese theatre on Hollywood Boulevard - walked the walk of fame and a little of Sunset Boulevard. Saw our first glimpse of the Hollywood sign. Decided that it was all a bit chaotic with the cars (4 lanes of relentless traffic!) and headed up to the Observatory in Griffith Park. (It took 2 buses to get there and was a bit of a mission but we were overwhelmed by everyones friendliness!) Got an amazing view of the city (smog and all) and the Hollywood Hills. The next day we got on the free hostel bus to Santa Monica and had a paddle in the North Pacific. We walked along the board walk to Venice beach which was a major contrast to the peaceful upmarket Santa Monica Beach - almost like Camden by the sea!! Loved the beaches but have decided in general that L.A. is really overrated!! Day 3 we spent 8 hours on the Greyhound bus stopping only once at Coalinga Junction... in the middle of nowhere, it smelt like shit!! The 8 hour journey was worth it though when we drove over Bay Bridge to see the stunning nightscape of San Franciso. Today we set off on foot walking past Grace Cathedral and through Nob Hill (I'm not joking, this is a real place, hehe!!) From there we wandered into China Town which was colouful and lively, around the corner we found the Italian part of town (North beach i think), so bizaar to step out of China, into Italy!! We carried on up telegraph hill and i went up Coit Tower where there were absolutely spectacular views across the city, beautiful! We walked down the hill to Fishermans wharf and watched hundreds of sealions on Pier 39 and saw Alkatraz (didn't really fancy paying $25 to go over to it although i've read a little about it). We carried on along the wharf to the Maritime Historical Park and into Fort Mason Park when we decided it was time to head back uo Russian Hill and back to the hostel for a pitstop before checking out Union Square. I think we must've walked 10 miles but it was worth it and i've fallen head over heels for San Francisco already, I absolutely love it!!
Monday 13 October 2008
I'm on countdown...
No, not the TV program, though that would be entertaining!! I'm counting down the days until I jet off around the world... 2 weeks and 6 days until i hop on a plane to Los Angeles baby!!! And only 9 days of work left (not that i'm counting or anything...)
It seems like only yesterday that it was a month until I moved out of my house, now that's passed and all of my worldy possessions are boxed up in my folks loft in Leicester and now i'm actually counting down the days until my trip!!! It's a bit daunting but i'm more excited than anything else. I'm so excited in fact, I've pretty much packed my backpack!!!
Bring it on!
Keep checking my blog as i'll be writing tales from my trip up here every now and then :)
It seems like only yesterday that it was a month until I moved out of my house, now that's passed and all of my worldy possessions are boxed up in my folks loft in Leicester and now i'm actually counting down the days until my trip!!! It's a bit daunting but i'm more excited than anything else. I'm so excited in fact, I've pretty much packed my backpack!!!
Bring it on!
Keep checking my blog as i'll be writing tales from my trip up here every now and then :)
Saturday 24 May 2008
Torsten Lauschmann
Since i work next door and still haven't got around to seeing the latest exhibition i thought it was high time i stopped in at the Arnolfini Gallery so in my hugely tired and hungover state i bimbled on in this morning and was pleasantly surprised!
I read the details on the website about the lastest 2 artists showing and must admit i wasn't impressed and was going to give it a miss, but i thought it would be rude as i pass by twice a day and should give everything a fair trial (especially since it's free!)!
I was super impressed by Lauschmann's work in the downstairs gallery. I didn't really understand it, but to be fair i don't generally understand art despite studying it for 4 years, and i don't think that it really matters if you find something aesthetically pleasing! I spent far too much time during my degree worrying and asking the question 'what does it mean?' only to realise that i'm not too bothered as long as i can react and take something away from the experience of seeing the work. I think i was most intrigued trying to work out how the work was made.
Saskia Holmkvists work was even more of a mystery to me but it was interesting to see an interview with the artist. Although it was interesting in its own right, i find it hard to enjoy art when the artist feels the need to back up the work with an explanation about the piece as i think a piece of work should be able to be viewed and conclusions made by the viewer. I think i need to pay another visit when i'm less tired to watch all of her videos all the way through giving my full attention!
It is a nice show overall as both artists work are displayed in a lovely, unusual way, definately worth a visit.
I read the details on the website about the lastest 2 artists showing and must admit i wasn't impressed and was going to give it a miss, but i thought it would be rude as i pass by twice a day and should give everything a fair trial (especially since it's free!)!
I was super impressed by Lauschmann's work in the downstairs gallery. I didn't really understand it, but to be fair i don't generally understand art despite studying it for 4 years, and i don't think that it really matters if you find something aesthetically pleasing! I spent far too much time during my degree worrying and asking the question 'what does it mean?' only to realise that i'm not too bothered as long as i can react and take something away from the experience of seeing the work. I think i was most intrigued trying to work out how the work was made.
Saskia Holmkvists work was even more of a mystery to me but it was interesting to see an interview with the artist. Although it was interesting in its own right, i find it hard to enjoy art when the artist feels the need to back up the work with an explanation about the piece as i think a piece of work should be able to be viewed and conclusions made by the viewer. I think i need to pay another visit when i'm less tired to watch all of her videos all the way through giving my full attention!
It is a nice show overall as both artists work are displayed in a lovely, unusual way, definately worth a visit.
Monday 19 May 2008
It's been a while!
My Mac won't let me on here for some reason so when i do feel inspired to write something i can't! Rah, frustrating!
It's been a busy past few weeks with the Southbank Bristol Arts Trail and it's aftermath! The Trail itself was a glorious weekend weatherwise but perhaps put people off? We can't win really, we complain if it rains, we complain if it's sunny!
It was rounded off nicely with a party at the Southbank Club where we all had a boogie to the Blue Mangoes who did us proud.
Although it's been enjoyable I'm quite relieved that it's all over for another year and i think i ended on a high note before i hanging up my promotions hat to go on my travels!
Check out what Southbank Bristol Arts are up to:
http://www.sbaweb.co.uk
It's been a busy past few weeks with the Southbank Bristol Arts Trail and it's aftermath! The Trail itself was a glorious weekend weatherwise but perhaps put people off? We can't win really, we complain if it rains, we complain if it's sunny!
It was rounded off nicely with a party at the Southbank Club where we all had a boogie to the Blue Mangoes who did us proud.
Although it's been enjoyable I'm quite relieved that it's all over for another year and i think i ended on a high note before i hanging up my promotions hat to go on my travels!
Check out what Southbank Bristol Arts are up to:
http://www.sbaweb.co.uk
Tuesday 1 April 2008
Rather Good...
http://www.rathergood.com/
The best thing about TV at the moment i believe is the advert for Crusha and these guys are the makers... AMAZING!!! I loves it. I think that Cake has to be my favourite... a cat singing about how much it loves cake. Brilliant! It makes me want to go out and learn how to make animations :)
The best thing about TV at the moment i believe is the advert for Crusha and these guys are the makers... AMAZING!!! I loves it. I think that Cake has to be my favourite... a cat singing about how much it loves cake. Brilliant! It makes me want to go out and learn how to make animations :)
Newbie!!!
So, I'm new to this blogging business but thought what better way to get out all these random ramblings I have?! I'm hoping that this is going to be a space for art, inspiration and total randomness!!! And when I head off on my travels i guess it can be a journal of my big adventure too! :)
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