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Boxed Water: It’s about time!

Boxed Water: It’s about time!

Boxed Water Is Better

Last weekend Dennis and I transported his massive shoe painting (you seriously need to click on that) to it’s new home in Ben’s loft.  After the delivery I couldn’t help but notice the sun lighting up this stark white container simply stating, “Boxed Water is better for the Earth.”

“What is this?” you ask.  “Bottled water in a box?”  Nope.  It’s boxed water, and it’s brilliant!  With 90% of the container coming from renewable resources and 20% of their profits reinvested in clean water and sustainable forestation initiatives, it seems like they’re living up to their claim).  Boxed Water is a much needed breath of fresh air in a world littered with plastic bottles saying the same thing the same way (i.e. Mountains and rivers on clear plastic containers that will exist long after we’ve turned to dust).  A great piece of design.  Did I mention they’re out of Grand Rapids.  Could it get any better?

Beautiful Losers at the UICA

Beautiful Losers at the UICA

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BEAUTIFUL LOSERS
Opens January 30 at the UICA
In the early 1990′s a loose-knit group of like-minded outsiders found common ground at a little NYC storefront gallery. Rooted in the DIY (do-it-yourself) subcultures of skateboarding, surf, punk, hip hop & graffiti, they made art that reflected the lifestyles they led. Developing their craft with almost no influence from the “establishment” art world, this group, and the subcultures they sprang from, have now become a movement that has been transforming pop culture.
Featuring Shepard Fairey, Margaret Kilgallen, Mike Mills, Barry McGee, Chris Johanson, Harmony Korine, Ed Templeton and a selection of artists who are considered leaders within this culture; Beautiful Losers focuses on the telling of personal stories. It speaks to themes of what happens when the outside becomes “in” as it explores the creative ethos connecting these artists and today’s youth.

Directed by: Aaron Rose
Running Time: 90 minutes
Origin: USA
Language(s): English

Visit beautifullosers.com

Showtimes
1/30 Friday – 2:00, 4:00, 6:00, 8:00 PM
1/31 Saturday – 2:00, 4:00, 6:00, 8:00 PM
2/1 Sunday – 2:00, 4:00, 6:00 PM
2/2 Monday – Closed
2/3 Tuesday – 5:00, 9:00 PM
2/4 Wednesday – 6:00, 8:00 PM
2/5 Thursday – 6:00, 8:00 PM Final Showing!

We Like Print Liberation!

We Like Print Liberation!

Last year I came across Print Liberation and was instantly drawn* to their raw type treatment on tees.  PL was founded in Philly by Jamie Dillon and Nick Paparone in 1999, and just recently put out a screen printing primer which is a great resource for ya’ll interested in accumulating some accessible knowledge on the topic.

*  Jealous I didn’t come up with it.

Herman Miller Embody

Herman Miller Embody

Made from 42% recyclable materials.

95% recyclable after its lifetime.

Produced in a Herman Miller facility that runs on 100% renewable energy and generates an average of 77lbs of landfill in a month (enough to fill a large trash can).

Beautiful.  I hope they make enough off it to rethink laying off 400 people in our community.