Salvage Freedom

2008-11-04T09:38:00.000-05:00

Riverport, Nova Scotia.

2008-10-04T01:29:00.001-04:00

On the road in Iceland.

2008-08-24T12:01:00.003-04:00

Hip Hope Sunday

Daniel Dumile (pronounced /duːməleɪ/) is a British born American hip hop artist who has taken on several stage names in his career, most famously MF Doom (officially capitalized MF DOOM). He has also been known as Zev Love X, King Geedorah, Metal Fingers, Viktor Vaughn, and has appeared in several collaborative projects such as Danger Doom and Madvillain. Little is known about his personal life, though he did reveal in a 2006 interview on his MySpace page that he is married with two children, one of them teenage

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZ_MYIljuIs

2008-06-03T11:49:00.000-04:00

Window in 7x11, Ypenburg

2008-05-23T12:36:00.000-04:00

ConTextile, Ypenburg, 2008

2007-11-04T10:28:00.000-05:00

Santogold

2007-10-28T18:05:00.000-05:00

Staceyann Chin

2007-09-24T17:45:00.001-04:00

What I like at the MomentCover to (Un)Cover (Paperback) by Griene Steenman.

2007-08-27T20:20:00.001-04:00

2007-08-27T19:56:00.000-04:00

New California images from my first two weeks in Long Beach.

2007-08-14T22:49:00.001-04:00

new from Anthropologie

2007-08-14T22:40:00.000-04:00

Strong silhouette, bold patterns and the signature wrap dress. I always look forward to a DVF collection.

2007-07-16T04:23:00.000-04:00

Great article in the Guardian about one of my favorite authors James Baldwin, written by Caryl Phillips.

2007-07-14T15:35:00.000-04:00

While shopping at Aldi this moring I came across green bananas, which made me go to the market to get some red snapper.....

2007-07-14T13:35:00.000-04:00

Gregory Isaacs With Roots Radicks
Uploaded by chiko330

I can't seem to get enough of Gregory Isaac.

2007-07-10T16:55:00.000-04:00

This is a still from a new video I am working on at the moment. Something to work on for the summer.

2007-07-03T06:11:00.000-04:00

Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Jessie Mae Renfro and Dorothy Norwood, women of Gospel.

2007-06-17T11:25:00.000-04:00

Once in awhile I really long for “home”, and everything Dancehall. For more info check out the New York Times article on Dancehall culture.

Also M.I.A. new video Boyz features some young Jamaican talent.

2007-06-15T14:11:00.001-04:00

2007-06-15T12:47:00.001-04:00

2007-06-05T15:48:00.000-04:00

Happy Fashion 1-30 june 2007, Arnhem Fashion Biennale 2007

Le Corbusier, The Art of Architecture May 26- September 2 2007 at the Netherlands Architecture Institute.

Trenton Doyle Hancock, The Wayward Thinker
Exhibition from May 26 - August 12, 2007

I have finally decided to buy a Museumkaart, so I can make my museum tour of the Netherlands before I return to Canada. For the most part my trip will start in Rotterdam at the NAI and Boijmans for the Trenton Doyle Hancock show and then off to Arnhem for the fashion biennale.

2007-06-04T03:22:00.000-04:00

Spending the morning in bed watching Chris Marker, La Jetée (1962) and Sans Soleil (1983).

2007-05-23T06:09:00.000-04:00

This image is a digital drawing, freehand + photoshop by my friend Maria Rapoport.

2007-05-22T02:09:00.001-04:00

In The European Tribe, Caryl Phillips chronicles a journey through modern-day Europe, his quest guided by a moral compass rather than a map. Seeking personal definition within the parameters of growing up black in Europe, he discovers that the natural loneliness and confusion inherent in long journeys collide with the bigotry of the "European Tribe"—a global community of whites caught up in an unyielding, Eurocentric history. Phillips illustrates the scenes and characters he encounters, in places like poverty-stricken Casablanca, racy Costa del Sol, and peaceful Provence, where he muses with writer James Baldwin over dinner about the state of the human spirit. He explores Venice through the Shakespearean outcast Othello and views Amsterdam through the eyes of young Anne Frank. Source writers web-site

Seven years ago I made my first trip to Europe with much disappointment and elation. This book symbolized my experience for almost a year in Europe.

2007-05-18T08:51:00.000-04:00

This is the music of my father youth and I have a feeling it’s the reason I am here.

2007-05-18T06:23:00.001-04:00

I was late for school so many mornings because of Salt and Pepa, I just couldn’t bring myself to remove the needle from the record. Growing up in the suburbs, I was transform to NYC. I wanted the stonewashed fitted jeans, rope chain and ghetto gold earrings. I still want the earrings and I was tempted a few months ago to buy some 14k while looking for a gift for my mom.

2007-05-18T04:07:00.000-04:00

Yo Majesty is a mixture of electro, low-fi soul and southern hip-hop. The trio consist of Shon B. Shunda K. and Jwl B. The group is a contrast to the 106 and Park crowd and although much as been made of the groups sexuality, the music still remains the driving forth.

2007-05-16T03:04:00.000-04:00

Common Cloth fall 2007 collection. While back in Toronto a few months ago, I was in the Queen west area and had the opportunity to talk to one of the sisters from Common cloth. The store as a contemporary flare but still manage to maintain a cosy atmosphere.

2007-05-14T16:29:00.000-04:00

Two weeks before this year's G-8 meeting, a wide range of projects, initiatives and protagonists from the fields of art, culture and political activism are going to gather in Berlin for "SUMMIT non- aligned initiatives in education culture." SUMMIT is a forum for questioning and changing some of the fundamental terms of the debate around education, knowledge production and information society.

Beyond the widespread lament about the crisis in education, there are numerous initiatives converging around "education." Recognizing that education is equally a platform for cultural actualization and self organization, these initiatives range from free academies and exhibitions as educational modes to ad-hoc initiatives within social, political and cultural organizations. Parallel to these developments, many initiatives are taking place within or at the margins of institutions that work against the grain of their official modes and expand, rather than defy, existing aims.

Source summit

2007-05-10T14:51:00.000-04:00

Jasper Garvida , “Peru" Collection
Jasper’s most recent collection only confirmed that Jasper’s innovation and talent shows no sign of slowing down. This absolutely stunning collection, inspired by colourful Peruvian tapestries and 1920’s silhouettes, featured delectably rich and vibrant colours coupled with remarkable tailoring reminiscent of the opulent 1920’s.
This collection premiered at London’s Alternative Fashion Week and incited awe-inspired cheers from the crowd.

Jasper Garvida reminds us that fashion is art.

Jasper’s new eagerly anticipated ready to wear collection will be premiered at Swatch’s Alternative Fashion Week in London, March 23rd 2007 and stocked at Boutique Gegenalltag, Vienna. For any other information, press or other please visit www.jaspergarvida.com and www.alternativearts.co.uk

Source iqons

2007-05-09T12:42:00.000-04:00

some new silk print ideas. The pattern is taken from a quilt i am making at the moment.

2007-04-29T13:54:00.000-04:00

i have been such a bad blogger but things will change next month.. X Salvage

2007-04-07T11:16:00.000-04:00

Villa de Bank is a the former guest house of a wealthy textile family from Enschede. It is now a studio and gallery that feature artist from the region of Twente.

2007-04-07T07:05:00.000-04:00

Working on a collage of all my ideas for the upcoming projects that are still in my head

2007-04-07T06:57:00.000-04:00

Finally decided to put my quilted dress together and I even made a pattern. I hope to finish the dress soon.

Found this pillow case at a second hand shop. Love the pattern. Not sure what to do with it yet.

2007-04-03T06:21:00.000-04:00

Back in Enschede for a few months working on my new project. I hope to be in the new studio next week.

2007-03-22T04:53:00.000-04:00

Den Haag Gemeente Museum

2007-03-22T04:24:00.000-04:00

2007-03-19T17:10:00.000-04:00

lunch cafe. aki

2007-03-15T03:04:00.000-04:00

Dinner at Maaike’s again. This is starting to feel like a real vacation.

2007-03-13T17:36:00.000-04:00

Also found a great Moroccanshop. Great hookah’s. wish I smoked.

2007-03-13T17:29:00.000-04:00

Spent the most of the afternoon at Sebastian’s. I couldn’t stop taking pictures of his room. I will upload more images on my Flickr account.

2007-03-13T06:53:00.000-04:00

Spending the next few days in Enschede. the Bolwerk and dinner at Maaike's

2007-03-11T16:12:00.000-04:00

spent the day at the seaside in Den Haag

Typical Dutch

2007-03-07T17:14:00.001-05:00

The 'Agency for Economy and Space Development', A.E.S.D., is a think-tank set up in London in 2004 by artists Shahin Afrassiabi and Sam Basu. Later artist Maziar Afrassiabi and architect John Colenbrander formed the Rotterdam branch of the agency taking part in the development of A.E.S.D.'s first project, which is the subject of this group presentation. Friday 16 March 19:00 hrs

2007-03-07T06:40:00.000-05:00

Dreary atmosphere over Den Haag for the past few days. It rains most days but not enough to get you wet and uncomfortable. Not sure how I feel about this city yet.

2007-03-05T04:34:00.000-05:00

While in London, went to the Victoria and Albert museum. Made my list with D and had a tour around the gallery.

2007-02-26T17:02:00.000-05:00

Brazil-based designer Maria Bonita Extra.

2007-02-19T18:25:00.000-05:00

Found these images at Afflicted Yard of Stony Hill Hotel in Kingston

2007-02-16T00:58:00.000-05:00

I found this book “adventures in stitches” by Hungarian artist Mariska Karasz, amongst some old books.

2007-02-16T00:44:00.000-05:00

Collage wall of stuff animals from Value Village. I am not sure if this was intended for vday

2007-02-16T00:43:00.000-05:00

I am still making the Quilt, hope to be done before next week.

2007-02-16T00:32:00.000-05:00

Trying to learn Dutch again. Back in Holland in a few weeks.

2007-02-14T14:36:00.000-05:00

Rugs from the Textile museum of Canada. This is one of my favourite places in Toronto, the museum also as a great online collection.

2007-02-09T21:45:00.000-05:00

Marc Jacobs Fall 2007 collection. Love the silhouette...very upgraded flapper.

2007-02-08T23:41:00.000-05:00

Still making the Quilt. I am hand sewing, so it’s taking longer than I thought. Thinking about going over to a friends to have tea and sew.

2007-02-06T23:33:00.000-05:00

Found a compact store on Queen street (west of Spadina), A mixture of retro and contemporary….Every aspect of the store is utilize , even the ceiling is used to display prints and paintings.

2007-02-05T10:31:00.000-05:00

Rosa Mosa are a design duo out of Austria

2007-02-05T10:29:00.000-05:00

Just wanted to wish Miss Leslie a happy B-day

2007-02-03T15:00:00.000-05:00

While reading the New York Time, Fashion and Style section online, I came across an illustration of Anna Wintour’s by Hope Gangloff. The illustrations feel like candid moments, almost like snapshot.

2007-02-01T10:12:00.000-05:00

Went on a trip to the Value Village in my neighbourhood. The store was packed and it was difficult at times manoeuvring around the aisles. I spent $3.00 plus tax on several pieces of material and a little bag of thread. I am making a houndstooth pattern quilt. This is my first salvage project of the year. Fingers cross.

2007-01-31T09:46:00.000-05:00

A few years ago I collaborated with my friend Deepa on a project in the Bijlmer. These are a few of her sun prints from the project.

2007-01-30T12:00:00.000-05:00

Spent another afternoon in Parkdale. Most of the antique shops are closed on Monday but I will be going back on Friday, so I will take some pictures from inside the shops next time.

2007-01-27T17:25:00.001-05:00

Anne Schiffer, is a German Artist living and working in The Netherlands. Her work Focus on mimicry and consumers culture.

2007-01-27T16:54:00.000-05:00

Afra Willems is a Dutch Painting. For more about her work you can visit www.yam.nu

2007-01-25T23:41:00.000-05:00

John Galliano for Dior, Spring 2007 couture. For more images go to style.com

2007-01-25T23:10:00.000-05:00

2007-01-24T09:07:00.000-05:00

Now I can’t have an image from Dagmar, without the other part of the Icelandic connection Habby.

2007-01-24T09:02:00.000-05:00

This image is from Dagmar’s end exam at Aki. I was with her for a few of her painting sessions but I left for Canada before she finished.

2007-01-23T22:45:00.000-05:00

Droog Design, The Netherlands. Trying to remember things I like about Holland and Droog design is on the list.

2007-01-22T19:43:00.000-05:00

Found these great customize ipod cases at Gelaskins. Below I have a few examples of the designs.

2007-01-22T14:34:00.000-05:00

I spent last Thursday in Parkdale assisting a friend with her workshop. The workshop went well but the highlight of my day was spending the afternoon in Parkdale. I finally had the opportunity to visit Common Cloth and fell in love with the clothes even more. Another highlight was Made You Look, a Jewellery studio and gallery. Both these stores made me wish I had more money to invest in “wants”.

2007-01-15T22:18:00.000-05:00

Great store in the Queen west area of Toronto. Sisters Melanie Talbot and Kristina Bozzo are the designers behind common cloth. www.commoncloth.com

2007-01-10T15:18:00.000-05:00

super size bus stop on Wynford Drive in Toronto

2007-01-09T17:14:00.000-05:00

Spent the morning at a job interview. I am starting to like Toronto again. I took these images on the way home.

2007-01-08T14:02:00.000-05:00

new from anthropologie.com, going to New York in a few months and i am looking forward to my visit to anthropologie for a new dress.

2006-12-29T13:03:00.000-05:00

This is a B-day card that I design for my friend

2006-12-20T13:03:00.000-05:00

Last week Leslie and I had soup at ginger on Young

2006-12-19T18:21:00.001-05:00

In toronto, no internet

2006-12-10T07:36:00.000-05:00

A Goyard tote bag

2006-12-04T19:03:00.000-05:00

First snow fall of the season and he finally had a reason to wear his scarf. Handmade crochet scarf.

2006-11-29T12:40:00.000-05:00

Africa Comics is the first exhibition of comic art from Africa. At the studio Museum in Harlem from November 15, 2006 - March 18, 2007.

2006-11-29T10:47:00.000-05:00

Large Chanel vinyl shopper

2006-11-28T19:11:00.000-05:00

woodgrain doily tray from www.smallstump.com

2006-11-21T02:24:00.000-05:00

Peep Toe Slingbacks by Report Signature and Tara Subkoff Metallic Slingbacks

2006-11-20T02:50:00.000-05:00

Practice makes perfect clutch from anthropologie.com , As though stitched by a seamstress bent on perfecting her craft. A rainbow of hand-embroidered silk threads and shiny rhinestones snaps shut with a kisslock and dangles from a chain strap.

2006-11-20T02:46:00.000-05:00

Graffiti Bangles from anthropologie.com , vintage patterns, decoupaged over wooden bangles.

2006-11-15T11:19:00.000-05:00

Margaret Howell Autumn Winter 2006 collection

Margaret Howell is renowned for her timeless and relaxed style. Her collections have a modern edge and youthful spirit. The overall look is contemporary and the clothes are designed to be worn with an independent attitude.

2006-11-07T16:58:00.000-05:00

Beth Ditto from the band The Gossip. I love her style, it is refreshing to see someone with so much confidence. She also has an amazing voice.

2006-11-06T16:28:00.001-05:00

Went downtown to have lunch with my mom and had a few hours to explore. Found a great antique shop and purchase myself a broach and necklace.

2006-11-06T15:35:00.000-05:00

Detail textile from the white collection

2006-11-06T15:04:00.000-05:00

Guy's Frenchy’s is my favourite second hand clothing store. The stores are located across Atlantic Canada.

2006-11-06T14:47:00.000-05:00

These shoes are from my mother’s life before children. High heels shoes/// all leather//all 4inches high .

2006-10-20T23:03:00.000-04:00

These images are from Viktor & Rolf Spring 2006 Ready-to-Wear Collection

2006-10-13T08:59:00.000-04:00

From second hand clothing stores around halifax.

Old Clothes, New Looks: Second Hand Fashion (Dress, Body, Culture,)