And To All a Good Night

Hope the holidays have been treating everyone well. So there are a couple things in the works as we speak. Just finalizing a couple things and we should be rolling strong into the new year.

First we're hoping to have the next meet-up in the next couple weeks. One thing that might help make the planning a little easier is if everyone let's us know what days work best for them (or what days don't work). And secondly we're going to be having a month-long competition for January. Just putting the final touches on that as well. And as incentive, the winner of the competition will receive a shiny old camera (thanks to Herb). We'll definitely be keeping you posted on these.


Await our signal!

A Challenge To You

So I was on LSI's website today doing some reconnaissance, and came across this. Look familiar? It should. It's our humble abode, tucked away along the golden shores of the Pacific. But what's wrong with the picture?

A lack of smog?
Inaccurate geographic detail?
No depiction of traffic whatsoever?

No, I think it's that little green dot hovering over Anaheim. That single dot gracing our landscape. That's right. In all of Southern California there is only one LomoLocation to be found. And of all places, Disneyland (as if we needed to be stereotyped anymore than we already are).

Now I'm not pointing fingers (isn't there that phrase that says something along the lines that if you point a finger at someone, you point three at yourself?), but I think something needs to be done about this right away. Let's call it a collective New Years Resolution. I challenge us all to turn things around and put Southern California on the LomoLocation Map (literally).

I propose we make it our year-long goal to contribute as many locations to the Map as we can. And as a bonus incentive, let's say a prize will go to the person who single-handedly contributes the most locations by the end of the year. Not entirely sure what the prize will be, but since this is such an epic endeavor I'll have to make sure that the prize is equally, if not more, epic than all the locations submitted.

I think something like this will potentially catch LSI's eye and prove that we here in LA are pretty serious when it comes to not taking photography seriously.

Just a Bad Ass

I can't exactly think of how to link this to Lomography (or analog photography in general), so I'm not going to even try and BS a connection.

But Charlie White has some new work posted and taking a stroll on over to his site should prove to be worth your while. If you're wondering why I'm pointing him out, it's because I got to rep the alma mater and have a man-crush on him. He's the director of the Fine Arts Masters program at USC and was generous enough to be our guest critique for my photography classes show (which turned into probably the single most academically significant event of my career at USC). He's a terribly smart guy and really talented artist, for someone who works digitally that is.






Goals for the New Year:
- read more about photography and art (especially contemporary work)
- post more on the blog
- take even more photos
- get a legit medium format camera (sweet Jesus I want one so bad)
- attend more gallery/museum openings
- collaborate with fellow artists
- get back into the darkroom
- kick ass at my internships

Coffee Time

It's finally break for everyone it seems.

So come join us for some coffee and food over in Long Beach at Portfolio Coffee House this Friday around noon. And it's in a pretty sweet neighborhood so we'll probably walk around for a little while and check out the local shops as well (so brings those cameras just in case this turns into an adventure).

Fuck Yeah

You know, just a photo Ed Templeton took at the opening for his current show in Culver City. Big whoop.

I think this now makes us art objects.

And go check the show out if you haven't already. It's up till the 13th.

Pure Bliss

SILVERLAKE ART/ CRAFT & VINTAGE

I want to go to this SO bad! I'm thinking this would be a good place to look for Christmas gifts, yes, I know..it's not even Thanksgiving yet! ;)

This Blurb is from the Ghettoglass website:
**"Every Weekend from Nov 15th thru Dec 21st,
Ghettogloss will be producing a holiday fair at the intersection
of Glendale and Silverlake Blvd. Indie crafters will be showing their goods.
There will be local artists mixed in along with the best of vintage collectibles,
vintage clothing, and retro furniture. Did we mention plants, succulents, a Tarot card reader, and a lady who does energy work on animals???? This is gonna be so much fun!
Support the local indie vendors this holiday season.
Wanna vend? Call us directly at 323 912 0008 for more info. xo
You can also emal us at ghettogloss@ghettogloss.com."

a very beautiful loser

definitely a show worth checking out.

ed templeton is one of my personal favorite artists and has an opening at the roberts and tilton gallery in culver city on november 15th. there's going to be a book signing for his newest publication "deformer" from 6:00-7:00 and the opening goes on till 9:30.

i'll definitely be there, as will our very own queen of cool margarete. so any other of you cyber punks out there are planning on checking it out we shall see you there.

CORRECTION for "The Psychedelic Experience"

Hey All,
I haven't been checking the comments and just saw that Jen, who is putting the Karl Ferris Event together, informed us that the event has been moved to November 15 from 7-11 it's at the same place listed below. You can check out more information at this very cool website: www.canvasnineteen.com

As of now I'm going that night, see you there! :)

-Maggie

Finally Here

That's right. The Holga 120WPC has finally arrived at Fresstyle. Though I haven't picked one up (yet) I hope to add it to my collection soon enough.

Price is $49.99

"The Psychedelic Experience"

'Cause everyone should enjoy a psychedelic experience ;)

Thought this would be something fun to check out!

Filter and Mr. Musichead Rock Art Gallery Present "Karl Ferris-The Psychedelic Experience." This will mark Karl Ferris' first LA photography exhibit and will honor the 40th anniversary of the release of the Jimi Hendrix masterpiece "Electric Ladyland."

The opening night reception will be held on Saturday, October 18th from 7-10 pm. The event is free and open to the public. The exhibit will continue to run through November 8th with gallery hours: Mon-Sat 11am-6pm.

Mr Musichead Rock Art Gallery
7511 W. Sunset Blvd
Hollywood, CA 90046
323-876-0042
url: http://www.mrmusichead.com/artists/ferris_tease.html

-Maggie