Menko (Kitty and Crow) Series - 11

Kitty and Crow 11

No. 11 and No. 12 are out of order in the progression of this series.  Sorry about that!

When thinking of architecture I decided to give it a wide berth in definition and included the boat that you see in No. 11.  It is not that big of a stretch as someone building a boat must have a plan such as in an architectural plan.  I like this one because nothing seems together.

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NYCB Art Series Presents: Dustin Yellin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tVf2IXvsQ4

Menko (Kitty and Crow) Series - 12

Kitty and Crow 12

Mysterious stairs, where do you lead?  I am sure the cats and the crow know!

I discovered that I am out of order and should have presented No. 11.  Tomorrow I will rectify.
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This is the last of the Brilliant Ideas series.  There have been 63 of them.  I hope you enjoyed each one as much as I did.  Now to find something new to share for the remainder of 2017.

Theaster Gates Explores the Politics of the African-American Experience | Brilliant Ideas Ep. 14

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1D4ne1jQKs&list=PLqq4LnWs3olUpaD8oXCF7IlLikGBY7HFg&index=50

Menko (Kitty and Crow) Series - 10

Kitty and Crow Series 10

No. 10 turned out pretty well in my humble estimation.  It is almost two "story".  I like how the background pattern and the Xs mirror each other in similarity.   The crow and the cat seem to be observers.

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warning.......there is a performance segment that might be troubling for some......

Pushing the Boundaries of Korean Art: Lee Bul | Brilliant Ideas Ep. 16

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhyeyI3fKY8&list=PLqq4LnWs3olUpaD8oXCF7IlLikGBY7HFg&index=48

Menko (Kitty and Crow) Series - 09

Kitty and Crow Series 09

All entrances to restaurants in Japan have curtains called noren.  Noren are traditionally used by shops and restaurants as a means of protection from sun, wind, and dust, and for displaying a shop's name or logo (Wikipedia).  I was quite fond of them when I lived in Japan (1983-85) and purchased several for decorative purposes.  I wonder where I have put them now?  Maybe I sold them in a garage sale long ago.

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Warning.....this is a performance art video that might be considered inappropriate for many.  You make the decision for yourself, watch or not.  If you are not sure, Google the artist and find out for yourself.

China’s First-generation Performance Artist: Zhang Huan | Brilliant Ideas Ep. 18

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3n6kxB9_GD8&index=46&list=PLqq4LnWs3olUpaD8oXCF7IlLikGBY7HFg

Menko (Kitty and Crow) Series - 08

Kitty and Crow Series 08

I love that in collage I can worry about perspective if I like and dismiss it at will, too.  The crow sitting on the bridge is definitely out of proportion and it is just fine.  Is the crow part of the background or is it foreground.  The drips of paint, the chartreuse color seems to have altered what might be the foreground.  I like that about this piece.

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From Nairobi to New York: Advancing Afrofuturism with Wangechi Mutu | Brilliant Ideas Ep. 21

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUHEL8YLB9Q&list=PLqq4LnWs3olUpaD8oXCF7IlLikGBY7HFg&index=43

Menko (Kitty and Crow) Series - 07

Kitty and Crow Series 07

Somehow I feel this has a Halloween feel to it.  Perhaps it is a Japanese Halloween.  I do love the crow at the window.  Is he looking in the window desiring something shiny within?

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Warning......this could be difficult to watch!

Marina Abramovic's Relentless, Violent Genius | Brilliant Ideas Ep. 26

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASB07-v_ADM&index=38&list=PLqq4LnWs3olUpaD8oXCF7IlLikGBY7HFg

Menko (Kitty and Crow) Series - 06

Kitty and Crow Series 06

There is a definite formula in this series.  When I post the last card in the series there will be a slideshow of all the work with a two second delay.  It will be easy to see the comparison.

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The Evolution of KAWS' Street Art Aesthetic | Brilliant Ideas Ep. 29

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPTntCQqXm4&list=PLqq4LnWs3olUpaD8oXCF7IlLikGBY7HFg&index=35