There's somethin' about making your dreams come true.
No - not my goals or aspirations in life- I mean literally, this was a dream I had last February.
Now that, 6 months later, I can bare the vulnerability of finally executing this project that I once started...
Here is a shoot, based on a dream,
that ironically was about letting go, releasing the tight grasp a society I was once deeply ingrained in had on me. A society that defines beauty in such a concrete manner.
A commentary on 1950's womyns oppression within the domestic space
whom although confined to the enclosed walls of their homes had many weapons within the space, that this time are used a little differently. . .
In this 1950's "re-make" these Housewives reclaim their state-of-the art chef's knives, meat tenderizers, and good ol' laundry bleach and while regaining their power, simultaneously they silence their oppressors.
...This photograph may look like this.
But it reads a little more like this...
"Only the best for my Sweetheart!"
Now, don't forget, the day is not done until the trash is taken out.
" I make sure to only allow for the greatest quality product in my home"
But of course, Dinner Time.
The most important meal of the day. Always have it hot and ready when your Darling gets home from a long day at work.
Oops! Never leave any mess behind.
Keep those curls tight and that lipstick bright! Always stay primped and pretty.
And finally, the day is done and dark.....
and so are we.
" Dont worry my handsome man, I'll always take care of you,
My good friend Elena Rossman has a show coming up and asked me to help her out with a set up for a sweeeet flyer! We got together yesterday, and with some awesome evening light, converted my sunroom into a dreamworld.
A collaborative process, not limited to any genre, just a passion & desire to promote community through creative development.
Just a passion & desire to work with anyone who loves music and has an idea or two. . .
So far, so good. . . this past week myself and the On The Spot Productions crew had the opportunity to work with an awesome local Reggae band,
Ancestree.
The process itself couldn't have been more amazing, I mean . . . getting in to a show, to film a band that plays music you love, not to mention the band themselves are some of the most mellow, loving, good souled people you'll ever meet. At one point in the night I even turned to a friend saying "It just hit me. . . I just seriously fell in love with filmmaking". As you all know, i've always been a lover of images, but moving images. . . moving art, its a whole different level. And one I am so amped to take on and let grow. . .
Not only are these guys awesome people, but their music is somethin else. . . I won't say much else about them, for I like to think this film speaks for itself . . .Enjoy!
ART
I have to say this video is one I am personally very proud of. When you have a vision and can contextualize it. . . really make it happen, it sort of becomes your baby. Anyone who has done this before can relate . . . and that goes for any form of self expression, any project, any art.
Although it was a short amount of time to execute, I couldn't be happier with the outcome. I guess the only element left is, reception. How will people perceive something you've worked so hard on?
Well that I guess, is where you have to let your baby go. . .
If your interested in collaborating. . . I would love to hear about it. . .
ALSO:
Check out some On The Spot Productions shtuff: http://www.youtube.com/user/OnTheSpotUCSC#p/u
& Check out more of Ancestree Music: ancestreereggae.com
