My little presentation （bella）

I had my presentation last week,not so bad,I almost completed what I'd like to say.But these days everybody has a little bored about class,so that day  standing in front of the  classes doesn't make me nervous.I talk about how was my work about--a series of illustrations for  a Japanese movie;what this 4 pictures poytrayed--4 scenes of key roles;and whom I influenced by-- Surrealism pope Miro with his painting ;And how I worked--about elements,meterials,methods and the contrasty I used.At last,I sum up the way I'd like better to create and explained the meaning of them.While Qs time I was told that my work looked really nice and popular,but Koong just point out the problem of them was too abstract to understand if without my describes.I totally admit that which I always tried to improve.And thanks for Anna's suggestions and supports.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZzctopK4BY&feature=PlayList&p=13BCDC0EA5DF376C&index=1

 

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[Director] Iwai Shunji

[Artist]      Takeshi Kobayashi

[Songs]   Sight

[Album]   リリイ・シュシュのすべて   ～_オリジナル・サウンドトラック                        「アラベスク」

 

From my perspective, clowns are not just taking advantage of strange clothes and ugly make up to make people happy but also to hide their scared heart,that is to say, they are not truly happy, they laugh just because of their job. For me, it is not easy to make strangers laugh, and it is pretty difficult that you have to keep laughing when they are standing on the stage alone especially when there are hundred of people staring at you.

In addition, when the performance is end, the stage becomes dark, everyone leaves with their laughters. Suddenly, the clown becomes lonely, silent, afraid and speechless.

My work is inspired by this aspect of a clown, so it is dark, silent, but not hopeless, because clowns expect for the next show, and at that time, when they see people are laughing, they will be truly happy again.

Happy time!!

My Crit 'Distressed Love.' (Winnie)

This is my artwork which called 'Distressed Love.' It's just literal meaning that you can see in my first painting above. In this piece, you can clearly understand what I want to show to my viewers. And the concept of this picture came from my best friend who just broke up with her boy friend last weekend. On last weekend, my friend called me, and we chatted on phone for almost three hours at night. She sadly told me about her entire heartbreaking love story. She also told me her feeling of love. She said love is a complicated and hard thing that might makes people feel delighted and also sorrowful. After we finished our three hours talking, the idea suddenly came out in my head and made me want to use painting to fathom her feeling. And tried to use simple stroke to accomplish this artwork. This was also my intention to simplify the involved emotion of my friend. Moreover, you can see the bandager who was holding a fuming heart and shedding tears in the meantime. That symbol of heartbreaker. And that's what I want to show to my viewers. However, this picture really makes my heart ache and feels sorry for my friend. And after I finished this work, I thought the effect of my painting was better than I thought, so I love my artwork. Furthermore, I also hope my viewers will have the same feeling as I do when they are appreciating my work and like my work.

columbia flower market（mihana）

On Sunday, I went to Columbia flower market with Yoen.

This market is one of my favorite.

there were many people and flowers in the market.

so, the road was crowded.

However,the price of flower is cheaper than other shops.

That's why many people buy lots of flowers and garden plants.

Also I bought a bunch of flower which is 4.5 pound. :-)

At both side of road, there are many shops that gardening shops, cake shops, clothes shops and more.

So we also enjoyed those shops.

After the market, we went to Vietnamese restaurant ; Cay Tre.

Its takes 5min from Old Street station.

I recommend this restaurant's ‘Pho’ which is noodle.

When you go there, try it!!!!

http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1212r63/cay-tre

Portobello Market (Hiroe)

I went to Portobello Market this weekend, which is near by Notting Hill.
I didn’t expect such a huge market!! When I get there, it was almost in the evening, but still crowded on the road!!

There are a lot of things in the market, antiques, new goods, fruit & veg, new goods etc…
I started from Notting Hill gate station, and at first I saw antique shops.
There are so many kinds of antiques, so excited!!
I could find cheap things, but some things looked really expensive.
After antique section, there are some shops which sell vegetables, fruits, and sweets.
Unfortunatelly, some shops were already closed…

I really didn’t have a time to look for everything!! I would like to go there again, and check some vintage clothes!!

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Ibe's homework Notting hill
Today, I went to the Notting Hill. It was many second hand and old fashion clothers in there. Many delicious breads which is difference taste and sharp.In notting hill, local snacks, carpets and

apparatus's stalls were sided of the road.Many visiters were taking photo in there,so it was very crowded. I very like the first photograph which is a old metal sign.Those brand was sign of the history and every one has the difference design.The button shop is very interesting. Some of the difference buttons, metal , plastic, wood and cloth.

brick lane -- serena

i went to "Brick Lane" this sunday which is nearby Liverpool Street. There're several flea markets such as sunday up market, spitalfield market and backyard market. Those markets sell vintage goods and second hand products. In spitalfield market, there're many handmade accessorries and clothes which are not so expensive.You can also find many young designers sell their works there. The most exciting thing i found was my favouite icecream brand,"movenpick" . Tiramisu flavor is one of my loves of this brand.I strongly recommend you to try it.

In the Sunday Up Market, I found that there're many food came from different countries likes mexico, china,india and sri lanka. I 've tried the okonomiyaki in Hiroshima style from a japanese booth. That is my favourite japanese food that does not contain too much fat.I think if i go there, i would buy one everytime because it's hard to find another shop sells it. Honestly, I spent a lot in this journey because brick lane is an excellent place for treasure hunting.

Portobello Rd Market (bella)

Today I went to Portobello Market which is nearby notting hill gate and famous for old antiques and marvelous things. The market is devided to 3parts with an old age and full of Antique, Second-hand goods, handmade design work, and interesting goods and also various food.

My favorite is vintage shops, and I found one in the corner with all the collections from 17s’ to 20s’. While luxurious labels have gone mainstream, people have a growing interest in vintage shopping. Vitage is a piece of history, people who rely on "vintage " want to make a statement by reconnecting with the past. What is past in one time zone may be very happening in another. Vintage dress is sometimes an investment. Many vintage pieces were made by hand, and the fabrics chosen for quality. Moreover, older things are something that marked a legend or with someone’s memory and stories. Purchasing a good quality vintage dress is sometimes an investment, and you can have it for a lifetime even keep it in your wardrobe and pass it down through generations, holding on to history, not only of that dress and the era it derived from, but of you and your own legacy. May be it’s unbearably to somebody because it’s used, but I think it's beautiful and kind of interesting when someone’s temperament and stories stayed in it. I had a lovely amber necklace which is from 1920’s,but I don’t want to wear it but just keeping it in a small elegant wood box.

There are so many other interesting things that I kept myself hanging out all the day and then pretty hungry. I’ve eaten some tasty snacks from Asia. I think Portobello Rd Market is a most wonderful place to visit and you can dig up anything interesting here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Columbia Road Flower Market (YOEN)

I’ve been Columbia road flower market with mihana. The market is open from 8am to 2pm, so we met 12pm at old street station. I’ve never been the flower market before, but mihana really likes the market, and she had been there many times, so I followed her. Then I smelled flowers. It was really nice. When I entered the road, it was very crowded. Such a many people are there. and also the road has many pretty shops. We look around the market, and took photos. I wanted to buy some flowers, but I didn’t. Because when I try to grow them, sadly, I’ll kill them. T-T Anyway the market was really nice, and I’ll try to grow them next.

CAMDEN TOWN(CORNELIA)

This week i went to camden town to seek for some special thing,and it really surprised me.On the way to the market,there are many shops sell punk outfits,and you can see many three-D signboards which is one of the characteristics in camden town.In inside the horse turnnel market, which is reconstructed from the stable,you can taste different kinds of food,like italian,chinese,japanese,thai and so on.At the same time,you can also find retro clothes,handmade cosmetics,and second hands goods(actually,they are unique!).Another good shop to visit is CYBERDOG.This is a shop pretend to be a pub,in this store,you can heard loudily housemusic, find dancers ,clerks in weird modling and punk clothes.The most important thing is that they sell the clothes which is similar with spacesuits.I love this place,for its punk styles and creative ideas.

Portobello Market (Kako)

I went to Portobello Market which is known as one of the most famous street market in the world according to an article from the Internet. The market is divided into several distinct sections, namely, Antique, Second-hand goods, Fashion, New goods. (I heard that there is Fruit and Vegetable section there, but I couldn't find it.)
Firstly, you might already know, but I would like to recommend you to go there from Notting Hill Gate, otherwise you will have to go up a steep slope.(I did, because I got off at Ladbroke Grove station, which is close to my nearest station.)
Secondly, in my opinion, if you go there, you will discover many retro trends rather than finding novelities. What made me think like that was I had the personal impression that Portobello Market is mainly composed of Antique and Second-hand free markets. Personally, I like the antique section, which I would suggest you to visit. I think you can see a lot of silver crockery, cutlery or some retro decorative mechanical clocks.
Thirdly, I think you should be careful if you buy something at the second-hand shops. Because I saw several sold goods already broke...(how come were they sold?)However, it will be no problem if you want to buy cheep and cheerful...
To sum up, if you are interested in going shopping rather than eating out, it may be suitable place for you. However, it depends on you whether you will be able to discover what you want, because there are a huge amount of stuffs being sold!!

Having An Adventure In Camden Market. (Winnie)

Today I went to the Camden Market in the morning. I was so surprised that so many special things was sold inside, because this is my first time to go there. In Camden Market, you can see many novelties. For instance, handmade bracelets, second-hand suitcases, folk products, punk outfits, clothes and some retrospective goods. Moreover, if you are hungry you can also eat various food there which from different countries. Like Brazilian kabobs, Chinese dishes, Italian pizzas, and etc. There has a lot of things that you can buy or try. Inside of the Camden Market, there has another market called "Horse Tunnel Market". Originally, this mark was a stable. So that is why you can see many horses sculptures on the wall of its entrance. It is really interesting and marvelous. And another special place in Camden Market is called "CYBERDOG". Cyberdog is a shop which sells gothic, punk, bright fluorescent dance clothing and also some rave accessories. I think the styles of this shop may be strange to somebody but I think it's funny and interesting. So I think Camden Market is a good place to visit and stroll around.

BP Portrait Award 2009 at National Portrait Gallery (Kako)

Finally, I was able to log in! Thank you for your help, Anna. What a long time I took and I have no idea why it didn't work well...anyway..

I went to National Portrait Gallery to see BP portrait award 2009 last weekend. Firstly, it was absolutely fantastic. I found that each work was highly-created and faschinating objects were captured by determined skill of the artists. Secondly, the astonishing thing for me was I was able to see quite clearly what sitter's personality, experience, emotion was and what sort of relationship they have had with the painters. Although models are known closely to them, not to us. Therefore, I realized how difficult mission the artists had done was. I don't think I could...So, I simply admire them.

V & A (serena)

I have been to Victoria and Albert museum last weekend. The museum is devided into several areas according to the seven continent. I visited the theme “telling tales” when I first came in. I found two interesting designer chairs there which were named “Princess chair” and “Petit Jardin chair”. Both of them are made by Tord Boontje. I was a bit disappointed that I couldn’t take photos in that area. I would described the first chair likes a short wedding dress and the other one seems telling a story!

Secondly, the area which impressed me a lot was the fashion gallery. There showed fashion dating from 1750s to present. I could found Alexander Mcqueen, Christian Lacriox and Moschino’s products. Their collections could reflect the fashion trend at the time. That was the first time I saw “Bustle pad” which made me feel women in the past, especially those in the middle age liked to highlight their body shapes. To sum up, I have learnt a lesson of fashion history in this journey.