Posts by Alice Yoo

Art
June 17, 2010

George Segal’s Mysterious Plaster People (16 pics)

George Segal was an American painter and sculptor who was best known for his life-sized human sculptures made of plaster bandages (or the material used in making orthopedic casts). His stark white sculptures can be found in public spaces around the country – sitting on park benches, standing next to each other in line, and working together on make believe construction sites.

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June 8, 2010

Fantastic Fantasy World – Jason Chan (10 pieces)

The Girl Who Could Fly Take a quick peek into the world of Jason Chan and you'll be dazzled by all of the mystical creatures. It's where flying children, rock monsters and beautiful sorcerers are as commonplace as ghosts, unicorns and dragons. Combining his love for video games with his skill for drawing, Chan was destined to become an artist.

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May 13, 2010

Creative Ads: Movies for Reading (3 total)

How does a DVD rental store let everyone know that they also sell cinema books? With a well-executed ad campaign such as this. Created by ad agency BorghiErh/Lowe for 2001 Video, a movie rental store in Brazil, this print ad campaign made movies like ET, Jurassic Park and Singing in the Rain come alive through papercraft. Look closely at each image to read about each respective movie.

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Art
April 27, 2010

Inside David Choe’s Mindblowing New Show (14 pics)

This past weekend, Sam and I decided to swing by Lazarides Gallery in Beverly Hills to check out David Choe's new art show. Nothing to Declare is an exhibit that marks David's return to Los Angeles after a six year hiatus. Using a combination of spray paint, oil, acrylic, watercolor and even urine, David creates mindblowing art that's best appreciated in person.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.