Jul 30, 2010

JCDC and the Cultist...Part 1

This year my bio in the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) National Visual Arts Competition & Exhibition reads as follows:


"Julian has been a long time participant in the Competition, receiving the full range of awards including the coveted gold medal and sectional prizes.  He became interested in Photography during his studies at the University of Technology and developed a special love for images in black and white."

This year i entered the maximum three (3) images.  Two were given awards, a silver and a bronze and the third was rejected.  I'll give a break down of each series of work(s) below.

Retro Erotica:
A female form with a slight "aged" look.




The Darkness Encompassed:

Using a simple element found on the road side I went about exploring a rather sinister element using a single on axis directional light.








Bull Bay after the storm:
Taken from the mouth of the Hope River with Bull Bay in the background.  I didn't bother to enter this series.  I never felt that vibe from it even though I worked hard on them.  Comment below and let me know your thoughts.





Natures Tapestry:
A Play on patterns found on leavesAnother series I did not bother to enter.

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Part 2:  The awarded and Photos from the event.

May 15, 2010

St. Thomas... a short "post op" run

So i'm back!!! Well sort of...  My post operation recovery has been a bit slow but i'm getting off my ass and starting up the vibes again.  So the crew and I headed out to St. Thomas for a short run.  After the "demonisation" of coconut oils back in the day courtesy of our friends up north this parish took a hit.  



I hope this parish makes a comeback now that we all know those claims were pretty much made with hydrogenated coconut oil not virgin coconut oil.  As far as hydrogenated anything goes they're all bad... taste good tho...but baaad!!!!  Funny enough i've found  this on amazonNutiva Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, 54-Ounce Jar 

More info on coconut oil can be found here.

 





And Finally for a architect friend,  Here's the bridge.
Made in Jamaica but probably by the british...lol 

Location Serge Island.



Till nex time.. walk good...:)