Little Cities Inside Electronics.

I am currently in the Ottawa airport, and they are showcasing the work of artist Marcus Lamoureux (work above). The collection on display is made with old electronics parts. I was struck by how, lacking any scale, they resembled small cities when viewed up close.


This image made me think of a map of an island industrial district - Annacis island, or the like.


The whole concept reminds me of a video I once viewed of Bjork explaining how a television works. She is so cute... Watch it here.

Thomas Barbey Photography

Thomas Barbey "Tourist Trap"

I have recently discovered the amazing work of artist and photographer Thomas Barbey. His photography has such an ethereal feel, and he uses incredible imagery. Most incredible is the fact that they are not photoshopped.

Thomas Barbey "Night...Mare"

Barbey uses film and negatives techniques like double exposure and re-photographing collaged photos to create the final product.
Thomas Barbey "Sunbathing"

The above is my favourite image. Ever since I was little I have always wanted to live underwater. I have seen every version of The Little Mermaid (the Disney version is the only one where she lives in the end... HUGE disappointment for anyone who loves the story...). I think "Sunbathing" captures what, in my mind, it would feel like to live below the waves...

His works can be found on his website here - well worth a long look through!