Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Crazy Bird Man

Check out this crazy performance art. Is it real or a joke?

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Opunake Angels

Check out one of our first movies from film class.

Monday, April 6, 2009

Mean Ukulele

Jake Shimabukuro
Though many still have trouble pronouncing his last name and the instrument he plays, Jake Shimabukuro (she-ma-BOO-koo-row) is becoming recognized as one of the world's top ukulele (oo-koo-LAY-lay) musicians.

He is pretty wild on the ukulele, check out his site for more details http://www.jakeshimabukuro.com/?

Black Grace

So you think you can dance? I can't be these guys sure can. Watch the clip and visit their site for more info. http://www.blackgrace.co.nz/

Edward Hopper



Edward Hopper (July 22, 1882May 15, 1967) was a prominent American realist painter and printmaker. While most popularly known for his oil paintings, he was equally proficient as a watercolorist and printmaker in etching. In both his urban and rural scenes, his spare and finely calculated renderings reflected his personal vision of modern American life.

This is an awesome doco on Hopper, his art and his life. Watch it and if you are interested in finding out more follow this link.... more info



You've watched the movie, read about him, now why not write a comment on what you think about his art. Do you like it and how do you think his life has influenced his work.