CBrajkovich Ramblings

I just found the cutest video called “Hole of Happiness” which was done by the pothole gardener. It seems like someone wants to place meaning into a pothole, so things have been brightening up in these little holes of paradise around East London. This intrepid creator wants to make a statement out of these devious little traps, including “watch out here’s another pothole” and “see what you can do with a little creativity and whimsy”. Judging from the reactions of the passerbys, the pothole gardener’s mission to bring a little wonder, whimsy, and happiness to a landscape devoid of much greenery is a massive success. It’s so sweet to see people wanting to do something just to brighten up someone’s day. And yet it becomes so much more because it’s a statement that we can all do little things to make massive improvements to the life around us.

– awesome find from Street Art Utopia

A supporter of EFF by the name of Agentfin made an incredible visual stream that describes the mission of the Electronic Frontier Foundation. If you’re a tech supporter, then you know EFF well. If there’s a fight to protect the tech world, then EFF is probably already there as one of the front-runners who is fighting the good fight. What’s amazing about this group of incredible legal experts is that they aren’t a very large group and yet they have already impacted major battles around the world.

And it’s clear that their supporters are just as passionate about the cause as EFF is. Take a close look at the details of Agentfin’s answer for the topic EFF: Ask Them. This one image gathers up some of the most pertinent facts of an important battle to protect the people who rely on technology against the bad operators that are many times clothed in the suit of flawed legality. If you can, support EFF by joining them. They can use the help. And if you’re interested in seeing some more incredible mind wanders as drawn by Agentfin, then go check out his site. It’s clear that he sees the big picture on a wide range of topics.

Sumeru is the mental journey completed by a zen master, though it’s depicted in a purely physical sense. This gorgeous series by Nick Pederson can be found on Behance, and depicts an amazing metaphysical test that every follower of Buddhism must successfully chart through. In this storyline, the Zen of Sumeru follows a man as he seeks to merge with the natural world whose spirit takes the form of a tiger for him. All of the images are done in black and white so as to show the stark choices that the mind must make in order to reach the final destination. This is a powerful series that shows the embodiment of an Eastern religion that many do not fully understand, but which is firmly rooted in the land of spirits.

The image above is named Thundering Silence, and is a place that many writers also know far too well. Go see the entire series and follow Nick’s own journey through the study of koan. Powerful, awe-inspiring, and brave.

Ok, how can you not love a blog with a name like Desserts For Breakfast. Isn’t that the ultimate dream of anyone who has a sweet tooth?

But when you find a blog with a fabulous name and mesmerizing photography that covers more than just desserts, then you know that you’re in for a real treat. The blog is done by an extraordinary talent named Stephanie Shih who uses photographs from food and travel projects that she has worked on. You can also see more of her portfolio on her work site, which has got some incredibly detailed images that take still life and turn it into art. It’s so pure, vibrant, and addicting to browse both of her sites. I’ll let you see her true talent with your own two eyes. You’ll be transported to a land of color and texture with personal stories to match. Brilliant work, Stephanie, and what a talent!

I decided to take a short tour in the food arena of Flickr, namely desserts, and came across a most gifted South African cupcake artist who goes by ShamsD. You know that she’s good when you can only stare at her little handmade treasures because they look too good to eat. You know she’s awesome when she is confident enough to enter one of these treasures in a Martha Stewart contest. I  mean, seriously, she’s that good. Here’s a pretty awesome interview done by Haniela’s Food & Photography. And here’s her Flickr page full of sweet goodness. But best of all here is just one Flickr page full of her beautiful creations (and this is just the cupcake section):

I AM IN AWE!!!! And they still look too good to eat…

If you’re into comics then you probably understand where Fernacular is coming from. I know that I do, and I’m not one of those people who offends too easily. For some bizarre reason, male superheroes seem to be able to afford more clothing or something. Female superheroes are all about the exposure, and I’m not talking about in a news article. It’s a bit surprising that female superheroes can even do their jobs, considering that there is so little material holding in their…ummm…strong assets. Go check out the other male superhero sex kitten looks. They’re pretty hilarious!

So, let’s give the male superhero a little taste of the reader’s medicine by throwing them in the shallow end. Shallow as in superficial. And thank you Fernacular for not giving any of these guys thongs, because I’m not prepared to go that far for the sake of equality. For obvious reasons….

– from DesignTaxi

The Brazilian twins Os Gemeos is back at the Prism in Los Angeles, and it looks like it’s going to be a good show. “Miss You” will be open from February 25th to March 24th and it’s full of the usual dreamy murals, but they’re also accompanied by whimsical lighted faces that seem to come from the floors to participate in the viewing. It’s like they’ve built in their own audience to appreciate the amazing imagery whether someone is really there or not.

I wonder what Prism is like after all of the lights are off? Do you think the lighted heads are having a party of their own? As always, you have to love the minds of this amazing duo.

– thanks Arrested Motion

Copacabana Soul

If you saw the previous post about Kyoto Studio, then you know who S Tone Inc (or otherwise know as Stefano Tirone)  is. If not, then simply listen to the music and dance. It’s that kind of music! Cool, sweet jazz with a touch of South American and even some Indian influences, it’s like nothing I’ve heard in a while. This is the type of jazz that you can mellow out to. This is the kind of jazz you can create with. This is pure jazz at its finest. I am in LOVE with S Tone Inc! How about you?