RECOGNIZE!-The things that inspire

The temporary exhibit, "RECOGNIZE! Hip Hop and Contemporary Portraiture", is up and open for the public. You have from now until October to get down to the National Portrait Gallery and have a look. I visited the exhibition last weekend and I had the opportunity to meet and listen to David Scheinbaum speak on how he became involved in the world of hip hop photography.


You can't miss the large scale, powerful paintings by Kehinde Wiley.
Unfortunatly, no meet and greet or lecture with this artist.


Now what does all this have to do with Plastic Heaven?
I'm in the process of designing for Spring 2009.
The theme for the collection is set, the ideas are brewing, and this exhibition was a refreshing reminder of how much power is in street culture.
I only wish that the RECOGNIZE! exhibit was larger.
I wanted to see more, wouldn't you?
To find out that the National Portrait Gallery is carrying this exhibit had me thrilled, and to see a graffiti installation on the "walls" was a the perfect touch to pull it all together .









Visit the Gallery on the 24th of Feb, they are showing WILD STYLE-
If you haven't seen it.........and even if you have.

PH Fall 2008

Yesterday I returned from my hometown of Virginia Beach where I had a photo shoot for Plastic Heaven and the Fall 2008 merchandise. Some old, some new......still feeling the need to represent the Peace theme. The shoot was loads of fun, we got to play around in the studio and I got to hang out with some of my favorite people from home. My great friends Robert and Sonya aka "the twins" were so gracious to model the PH gear and their sister/my friend Renee' rocked the camera and captured some great shots. There is nothing like hanging out with old friends. I've known this crew since I was about 15 years old. Life long friends.......I'm so excited to share all the goods, but until the Fall season then I'll keep you posted on what is in the works for Plastic Heaven.
Peace.
Duh of PH