MIJOURNALI – Page 5

September 7, 2021September 10, 2021

PLAYBOARD

I wouldn’t call it a moodboard, but certain things are joggling in my head. For those who are willing to keep an open eye: Play!

Playboard of this week:

New objects presented at SUPERSALONE 2021, Milano

A lounge chair

Nuez lounge chair — Nuez Lounge BIO / Photo credit: www.andreuworld.com

Nuez Lounge BIO chair was introduced these days at Milano Design Week.

Due to its shape, I perceive the object as “a private transportable” through books and discussions.

Patricia Urquiola has designed this lounge chair from aluminium, Bio thermopolymer and upholstered shell for Andreu World’s company.

Modern but sustainable at the same time, Nuez Lounge Bio chair manages to be the perfect medium between comfort and technology, coming from its 3D shape. The details crafted so “naturally” in repeating lines resembles a bit with the tummy of a whale.

Find more about this product here: Nuez Lounge BIO

2. A chair

The FILO chair designed by Erwan & Ronan Bouroullec for Mattiazzi is another example of “repeating lines” but in comparison to Nuez Lounge Bio, this one is sensitive and it is made from fabric. Joggling in the area of graphics, crafts, poetry and materiality, this yellow chair was “thought” to reduce wood wastage by reducing his structure ’till simplicity.

Photo source: Instagram @ronanbouroullec

When you vizualise the FILO chair, it sends you back to the origins, to the uniqueness of manufacturers or grandparents and their old sewing machines.

I would dare to describe the chair in one simple word: primary

Discover more about this object design here: FILO

3. A modern candle light

GOODNIGHT is the purest reinterpretation of the most popular light on Planet Earth.

A light that brought us out from the dark into civilization, into the future, and by this I mean the candle light.

Philippe Starck remembered about this object and geniously shifted its energy into a technological romance. The modern candle light created for Kartell is minimal, functional and it works on battery.

And what a gorgeous transfer of power!

You can read more about this lighting object design here: GOODNIGHT

4. Dior

A particular project named “DIOR MEDALLION CHAIR” has gathered many artists to design in their own vision a chair, but one reinterpretation in particular has caught my attention.

The original and initial chair had grey and white armchairs and it was used for fashion shows, but the Japanese designer Tokujin Yoshioka has created an exquisite symbol of lightness and transparency.

Find more about this object here: “Medallion of Light”

September 2, 2021September 3, 2021

DINTR-O CARTE

Sa citesti, sa rasfoiesti

Magic, magic, cine stie?

O scurta istorie a romanilor povestita celor tineri – Neagu Djuvara

“Dar sa nu-i numim inca romani pe descendentii dacoromanilor- pentru ca romani nu avem inca dreptul sa le zicem decat atunci cand exista o limba romana, iar limba romana se naste cand are loc o simbioza, adica o influenta reciproca si in cele din urma un amestec intre fostii dacoromani si slavi. Daca nu-i putem numi romani, atunci cum sa le spunem? Sa le zicem “valahi”.

De ce? Valah nu e un termen peiorativ, cum ar vrea unii straini rau intentionati sa-l considere. Valah e un nume foarte nobil, dat de germanici tuturor romanilor, pornind de la numele unui trib celt care se numea Volcae, asezat pe unde sunt azi Elvetia si Austria.

Acestia s-au romanizat, astfel incat germanii, vecinii lor, cu vremea au numit volcae pe toti romanii, pe toti cei ce vorbeau limba latina.

Asa se explica faptul ca, din insulele britanice si pana la noi, de-a lungul granitei intre germanici si fostul imperiu roman, au ramas nuclee care poarta inca un nume provenit din volcae. Ati auzit de Tara Galilor in Marea Britanie, provincie care, ca si in Scotia, se afla la nord de Anglia propriu-zisa, ambele locuite de ramasite din vechea populatie celta a insulei. Ei bine, numele Tarii Galilor, ce se cheama Wales pe englezeste, are aceeasi originie cu Valahia! Si daca coboram in Europa continentala, valonii din Belgia, adica aceia care vorbesc franceza in Belgia, poarta tot un nume provenit din volcae.”

August 30, 2021September 3, 2021

WHAT I SEE

What do I see?

I see genius people who transform matter into art and sounds into a whole New World.

Those who intend to walk on this path are not just simply making things possible, but they are doing it in a new way.

There is one exception though, who does everything so incredible and has no equal. It’s so simple to figure it out. Look yourself in the mirror. Isn’t that all the science and the wonders of this World inside yourself? Yes, God has done everything perfectly and it will never stop, but here comes our job to maintain, flourish and share this act of creating.

At the core of our own existence, of everything that surrounds us, there is music, the sound itself. Starting from your beating heart to the last song you’ve heard today and gave you goosebumps.

After hearing a sound, the matter comes along through the act of thinking and visuals are starting to appear in our imagination.

If words are that powerful because it all started with “a word” when it was silence, what would you create?

You are already equipped with everything you need, so it means it’s up to you.

I had a great experience these days while I was listening to the latest album of Kanye West, “Donda”- named after his mother. I must mention that I don’t listen to this type of music on a regular basis, so it was a premier for myself.

I was definitely amazed by his incredible lyrics, collaborations, palette of sounds, not to mention about the touch of gospel…

I might say that Kanye is going to make history with this new album and I am sure he is already changing people’s lives with this positive approach.

If at the end of the day you still don’t have peace, it means you haven’t been used to the truth or nobody told you how powerful it is. If lies took the same appearance as the truth, you need to reconsider sounds, thoughts and words inside yourself.

When we find the right motives, we unfold ourselves and express it into colours, materials, ideas, words, books, objects, music, dance, movies, theatre, science, technology, sports and all other possible areas.

Madame Poly (art fashion type of artist) had material in her hands and managed to mix her abstract thoughts into a unique concept. When I see her artwork I can only think about a sacred landscape between silence, a beige rock, architecture and dried plants. Art is better when you feel it “live”.

The concept is named ABSTRACT STRUCTURES and you can read about it right on her Instagram: @madame_poly

I was in Bucharest few weeks ago and I have seen her art/fashion exposed at The National Museum of Art of Romania. You can still admire the fashion exhibition with many other creatives of UNARTE until 05.09.2021

Find more about this exhibition here: 50 ANI. SCOALA DE MODA DIN BUCURESTI.

February 18, 2021

DINTR-O CARTE

În engleză

Să citești, să răsfoiești

Magic, magic, cine știe?

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone – J.K. Rowling

” ‘It’s the best place for him, said Dumbledore firmly. ‘His aunt and uncle will be able to explain everything to him when he’s older. I’ve written them a letter.’

‘A letter?’ repeated Professor McGonagall faintly, sitting back down on the wall. ‘Really, Dumbledore, you think you can explain all this in a letter? These people will never understand him! He’ll be famous – a legend – I wouldn’t be surprised if today was known as Harry Potter Day in the future – there will be books written about Harry – every child in our world will know his name!’

‘Exactly’, said Dumbledore, looking very seriously over the top of his half-moon glasses. ‘It would be enough to turn any boy’s head. Famous before he can walk and talk! Famous for something he won’t even remember! Can’t you see how much better off he’ll be, growing up away from all that until he’s ready to take it?’

Professor McGonagall opened her mouth, changed her mind, swallowed and then said, ‘Yes – yes, you’re right, of course. But how is the boy getting here, Dumbledore?’ She eyed his cloak suddenly as though she thought he might be hiding Harry underneath it.

‘Hagrid’s bringing him.’

‘You think it – wise – to trust Hagrid with something as important as this?’

‘I would trust Hagrid with my life, ‘ said Dumbledore.”

February 16, 2021February 18, 2021

PLAYBOARD

I wouldn’t call it a moodboard, but certain things are joggling in my head. For those who are willing to keep an open eye: Play!

Playboard of this week:

1. A painting

“Women and Bird in the Moonlight” – Joan Miró

Joan Miró, Women and Bird in the Moonlight 1949, exhibited 1951, Tate N06007, digital image, © Tate released under Creative Commons CC-BY-NC-ND (3.0 Unported)

DINTR-O CARTE

Pe română

Că-i mai bine

Câte o frază (sau mai multe) dintr-o carte

Să citești, să răsfoiești

Joie de vivre, cine știe?

“Sfaturile unui diavol bătrân către unul mai tânăr” – C.S. Lewis

O carte captivantă despre o viață de om privită din perspectiva Diavolului.

C.S. Lewis este cel care a scris și “Cronicile din Narnia”.

Păstrăm neuronii în viață! Pe joi!

“Cântul și liniștea – cât le detest pe amândouă! Să fim recunoscători că încă de când Tatăl Nostru a intrat în Iad – deși asta a fost în urmă cu un timp pe care oamenii, chiar măsurând în ani-lumină, nu l-ar putea exprima – nici un milimetru pătrat de spațiu infernal și nici o clipă din timpul infernal n-au fost încredințate vreuneia dintre aceste forțe abominabile, ci peste tot a domnit zgomotul – zgomotul, marele dinamism, expresia audibilă a tot ce este exuberant, intransigent și viril -, zgomot care, singur, ne apără de aberațiile conștiinței, de îndoieli disperate și imposibile dorințe. Într-un final, vom transforma universul tot într-un mare zgomot.”

November 18, 2020November 17, 2020

ROTONDO

November 17, 2020February 12, 2021

PLAYBOARD

I wouldn’t call it a moodboard, but certain things are joggling in my head. For those who are willing to keep an open eye: Play!

Playboard of this week:

1. A painting

“Highland Music” – Sir Edwin Henry Landseer

“The humble pleasures of everyday life in the Highlands.”

Sir Edwin Henry Landseer; Highland Music ?1829, exhibited 1830, Tate N00411, digital image, © Tate released under Creative Commons CC-BY-NC-ND (3.0 Unported)

WHAT I SEE

What do I see?

I am seeing three names: Fred Rogers, David Attenborough and Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.

Between the pages of “Little Prince”, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry reminds you to look with the heart, for most important things in this life are invisible.

“It’s you I like!” For more than 30 years, the TV host so called Mister Rogers kindly reminded to every single children (person) that he/she is special and the only way to have success in your own journey is to be kind.

Planet Earth has a voice: Sir David Attenborough. He still invites people to discover the wonders of our world within all his documentaries and writings. Nature is here long before us and will always be. We are not just consumers and while we live for a certain amount of time on this beautiful world, we can learn to be protectors and creators.

What these people have in common? Why am I thinking about them?

What if each child would receive on the day he is born a small suitcase with three important things inside? At the age of 7 they will find inside:

1. “The Little Prince” book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

2. A stick with all the educational TV “real cartoons” of Mister Rogers.

3. A stick with documentaries about Planet Earth made by Sir David Attenborough.

And extra bonus could be a small pouch with 100 tree seeds to be planted by the kid along his childhood.

Maybe a personal suitcase received as a lifetime mission to accomplish, could transform future generations of children. They will be accustomed to believing in themselves, to be kind, to protect the nature and create beautiful things within their own minds.

September 18, 2020September 28, 2020

Author: MIJOURNALI

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