Tag: new york

  • Of Occupy Wall Street, Art and Design

    Of Occupy Wall Street, Art and Design

    The top news for the past couple of days has been Steve Jobs’ passing away, and the #OccupyWallStreet movement. The movement started September 17th and is still going on. There’s been coverage about it but one can tell that its not the full-coverage that we are all receiving. Though, that is a story for another…

  • The Sandpit

    In the spirit of my Small Worlds post, here’s a short by Sam O’Hare entitled, The Sandpit. “A day in the life of New York City, in miniature. ” [vimeo]9679622[/vimeo] Do note that for the best effect, you should see this piece in HD and full screen. PS. If you are interested for a description…

  • Custom Bicycles in NYC

    I had this growing interest lately of getting myself a bike. It’s been a minute since I’ve had one to be honest. I remember having fun w/ my generic-BMX back in the P.I. with my bowl-cut. I remember going through the streets with our generic-BMX crew and hoping over speed bumps; making ramps; and eating…

  • Jackie Robinson Steals Home

    Jackie Robinson Steals Home, originally uploaded by stechico. One of the primary reasons why I’ve grown to love the Dodgers. Baseball World Series Subway Series: Brooklyn Dodger Jackie Robinson charging wildy fr. 3rd base as unwary NY Yankee catcher Yogi Berra squats behind Dodger batter during Jackie’s steal of home plate in the 8th inning…

  • Typography of “LOVE” by Robert Indiana

    With all the current initiatives of getting people to go out and vote for this upcoming November, I got an idea for another DIY project. Thinking of inspiration, I happen to like how the “LOVE” sculpture by Robert Indiana stuck out. One of the tasks I needed to get me started with the project was…