This week I was due to be flying to Grand Cayman for a spot of diving. Hurrican Gustav put a stop to all that and I’m now stuck in the Bahamas. Sh*t happens.
Archive for August, 2008
Yellow elephants in underpants
August 25, 2008
Chinatsu Ban’s beautifully crafted work features elephants and human figures floating against Japanese washi paper backgrounds or in front of candy-colored stripes. Rendered delicately and with a childlike touch, Ban’s endearing characters are frequently shown wearing underpants.
Asked why she chooses elephants and underwear, the answer lies in the comfort they provide:
“It’s scary to imagine that someday I won’t exist in this world anymore. I am troubled by the urge to run away from this fear. Elephants and underwear make me feel safe”.
Brilliant!
The Book of Surfing
August 24, 2008
Surfing is one of those sports infused with a mysterious aura. A cult sport. One with defined traditions and cultural connotations. Michael Fordham’s The Book of Surfing puts all that into perspective. With sections on the roll of surfing in film and art, surfing legends, cultural constructions and generally riding a board, it’s a pretty complete effort. Those of you who haven’t been on the waves, but fell for Riding Giants (or if you’re older Endless Summer) will surely get great pleasure from the books pages.
MASH SF
August 24, 2008
The emerging subculture of urban riders has been documented by Mike Martin, best known for his fine art and his commercial photography for clients including Nice Collective, Adidas, and Nike, and Gabe Morford, a highly respected skate-boarding photographer. Modeled after skate and surf videos, MASH SF takes a look at the style of fixed gear riding in San Francisco, providing a glimpse in to the skills and culture of these SF riders.
Nike dunk creator
August 22, 2008
Head on over to the NSW website and check out the new Kicks Creator function that uses a Dunk High for the template… You get the chance to really show off your skills, it’s like iD on steroids! Then you get to post them in a gallery and battle other designers…
Once you’re in the NSW site you’ll also find a bunch of other neat content as well.
The Arch stock UAX clothing
August 22, 2008
Coming to a climbing wall near you. . .
The Arch climbing wall will be receiving thier first shipment of UAX goods within the next 4 weeks.
This is the first retail partnership for UAX in the UK, and we’re proud to be working alongside such a cool bunch of people.
T-Shirt of the week – British Cycling
August 20, 2008
TRIPLE GOLD! Chris Hoy wins his third title in Bejing — arise Sir Hoy! In honour of Chris Hoy and all the other British Cyclists who have proved to the world Britannia not only rules the waves, but rules the track too, UAX have created this very special Cycling T-Shirt of the week.
YAKKAY
August 15, 2008
Every once in a while someone takes something mundane, sprinkles a little magic dust, and shazzam! creates something very cool.
YAKKAY have done just that with thier range of bicycle helmets with a difference. . . .
OUTDOORSmagic.com
August 15, 2008
The UAX word is starting to spread. . . .
This time a great review from the guys at OUTDOORSmagic.com
