Standing Around Looking Funny.
February 2, 2010
Every once and a while the random email comes trickling in and I get to be a part of a project based around an idea I can really get behind. The Culture of Creativity is one of those projects.
The man behind the words looking like a fool. Photographed by Rog Walker.
When Suhaly asked me if I would like to be photographed for a "creative campaign" I pretty much had absolutely no idea what she was talking about. After trading a few more emails back and fourth, I began to grasp what Suhaly and Rog Walker, the minds behind the Culture of Creativity, were attempting to create. Take a click over to the site and take a look for yourself, more or less you're dealing with a beautifully designed visual dictionary of inspiration. The site features blokes who are out and about delving into various creative endeavors. Everyone from rappers to directors and back again. These characters are captured forever in one eternal representation of their personality in a portrait shot by Rog on a stark white background. Allowing the person to shine, snarl, hide, or look goofy (see above) in representation of the unique personality that lays within each person featured.
Everything I just said is a mouthful for sure, but just ignore the never ending flow of verbiage emitting from my keyboard and let the C8 site guide you through their vision. It's worth your time. Best news is that it's still being developed so it will only be getting better. That means click that Bookmark tag like your life depended on it.
"Chuck English" of the Cool Kids, "Vashtie", and "CJ Something" for Culture of Creativity.
Side note that must be stated: I have been looking for an excuse to wear that Malcom-X shirt for years. Literally...years. I've had it hanging in the back of my closet for as long as I can remember. I sat, laying in wait for the perfect opportunity for Malcom and I to set ourselves upon the universe when Rog and Suhaly gifted me with a most extraordinary opportunity to let Malcom shine in all of the glory he deserves. You simply can't even hope to compete with those vintage all over print tees from the 80's - early 90's. I don't even think screen printers can approach that sort of work these days. It's a lost art like shadow boxing.
Demetri and Ellington have been making fun of me wearing that shirt for somewhere around two years now, and I am happy to say that Malcom is not going anywhere. If I had to pick my most favorite t-shirt in my entire collection of crew-neck collared creations, than Malcom X takes the prize easily. Even over the shirts I've made, Malcom reigns supreme. That is all. Felt the need for that to be stated.
At any rate, enormous shouts to the folks over at Culture of Creativity. Go check out the pictures I have up there and the brief words and hopefully you come across something you like. More projects like these!
Stay Safe-Phil.
Whoa Phil... It's Chuck English not Chuck D
Haha. It surely is not Chuck D. I was listening to Fear of A Black Planet when I wrote that post, I guess the influence was greater than I thought. Thanks for the editing.
Nice to be grouped with a high level of talent! Recognition coming for you in many forms, all of course very well deserved.
Are they going to post more of that interview at some point? Would be interested to read the rest for sure.
Phil man, to say the least, I’m a fan.
I dig what you’re doing and how you’re making your own way. I’m a young guy, about to be 20 in march, that runs a small blog network (www.thesyndicateblognetwork.com), goes to school, and works pretty much full time. I threw you some shine on my sites both http://www.thecasualelite.net and http://www.jetfuelabusers.net because i felt like you represent exactly what we represent. Our aim is to become the muse of our generation for whats cool & what really matters. We want to be the voice for everyone in our demographic, and people like you inspire us man. So I just wanted to let you know that you got some brothers over at Jet Fuel Abusers no doubt. Hopefully you check out both sites as well and id love for you to get back at me man.
Julian, of The Casual Elite and Jet Fuel Abusers
Lawl, i thot u didnt know the rest of CJ's name & i checked the site n it actually is ''CJ Something''..lol
Love the blog Phil, along with the rest of them. You've got to be the most inspirational person on Hypebeast for me.
One question: Why do you continue to keep us waiting? Sure, a once in a while blog is decent, and I know I am being rather greedy because you DO have a life outside of Hypebeast, but maaaan, blog more! xD
I enjoy reading every bit. :3 Keep up the excellent work my man.
It's going to be a great project. I spoke with Rog about this awhile ago and it looks to grow into something big!
THAT THE ILLEST "X" SHIRT IVE VER SEEN! HOW OLD IS THAT THING ?
THAT'S I MEANT ....................STOOOOOPS!
EVER ...STOOPZ!