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Friday, May 5, 2023
Charis Wilson
Art Appreciation
Born in San Francisco, California on May 5, 1914, Helen Charis Wilson was an American model and writer, best known as a subject of Edward Weston's photography.
At a very young age, Charis developed a reputation at school as being free-thinker, which led her to being expelled in the eighth grade. She eventually returned to finish high school. At that time, she met two famous art collectors, Louise and Walter Conrad Arensberg. It is said Arensberg instilled in Charis an appreciation of art.
Her upbringing was challenging. Without the moral support from her father, she dealt with discouragement. She dropped out of secretarial school and then went through despair, which included deciding to abort a pregnancy.
Wilson first met Weston in 1934. Weston wrote, "this tall, beautiful girl, with fine proportioned body, intelligent face, well-freckled, blue eyes, golden brown hair to shoulders -- and had to meet." The two formed a close relationship professionally and personally.
Over the next several years, she posed for many of Weston's most iconic photographs, including his series of nudes and landscapes. Her striking beauty and natural grace made her the perfect muse for Weston's work, and the two worked together until 1948.
by Edward Weston (1934)
by Edward Weston (1936)
by Edward Weston (1936)
Sources:
Wikipedia
https://www.anothermag.com/art-photography/10115/the-edward-weston-nude-that-took-photography-to-new-heights
https://www.kimweston.com/edward-weston-charis-wilson-and-carmel
https://risdmuseum.org/art-design/collection/nude-711172
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Travel + Leisure: Emmett Sparling
This is a great photo of Udaipur, India taken by Canadian photographer Emmett Sparling (@emmett_sparling)
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Kenny Loggins - Danger Zone
Music Appreciation
"Danger Zone" is a popular power ballad performed by American singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins released in May 1986.
The music was composed by Giorgio Moroder and lyrics written by Tom Whitlock. Kenny Loggins was selected after it bounced around other singers and bands like Toto, Bryan Adams, REO Speedwagon, Corey Hart, and Starship.
The song became Loggins' most recognizable hits, with its memorable guitar riffs and soaring chorus.
The music video, which was released around the same time to promote the single, was directed by Tony Scott and featured footage from Top Gun with intercut shots of Loggins performing the song in a recording studio.
Sources:
Wikipedia
https://www.songfacts.com/facts/kenny-loggins/danger-zone
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Monday, May 1, 2023
NSYNC - It's Gonna Be Me (It's Gonna Be May)
Music Appreciation
A few years ago, I noticed the local radio station playing NSYNC's It's Gonna Be Me on May 1st. At first, I didn't think much of it until memes of Justin Timberlake with the caption "It's Gonna Be May" started popping up leading to the month of May.
It would have been funnier had the song been released in May; however, It's Gonna Be Me was released on June 12, 2000 and it's the second song in NSYNC's second studio album No Strings Attached.
The song was written by Andreas Carlsson, Max Martin, and Rami Yacoub. The lyrics describe a man who is determined to win over his lover's heart, promising to be there for her no matter what.
It debuted on the US Billboard Hot 100 at number 42, where it eventually peaked at number one for two consecutive weeks. It quickly became a fan favorite and earned the group a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.
The music video was directed by Wayne Isham, who is best known for popular music videos such as Bon Jovi's Livin' on a Prayer, Motley Crue's Girls, Girls, Girls, Metallica's Enter Sandman and so many more. The music video production was complex featuring the group portraying dolls that come to life performing intricate dance routines throughout the store.
With that... Happy "It's Gonna Be May" Day.
Source:
Wikipedia
Sunday, April 30, 2023
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