Artist Carlos Aires gives new life to piles of dollar bin throwaways by creatively reworking them into unique works of art. Each laser cut vinyl gem is a one of a kind creation guaranteed to please any dusty fingered enthusiast.
Check out the full collection at Aeroplastics Contemporary.
More images after the break!
Musically speaking… War Is Over! At least that’s the case for students at the University of Arizona, Tucson area where I’m told these posters are popping up. Created with the intention of being a thought provoking statement for viewers to find their own meaning, there’s obviously much that’s open to individual interpretation. What does meaning … Read more
Nobody said that cultural artifacts couldn’t contribute to your sense of style and organization. The cassette closet by Creative Barn has three doors, is made with 918 cassette tapes, and features a mosaic tiled countertop.
It’s not exactly production related, but who can resist seeing a Technics 1200 turntable being put to good use. This funky turntable utilizes Zoetropes principle to produce its animated 3D effects. [via RCS]
Crate diggers and vinyl enthusiasts have a tendency to love the sound of natural static. Experimental musicians Otomo Yoshihide and Aoyama Yasutomo have taken the concept of unnatural sound to the next level with their interpretation entitled With Records, which utilizes about a hundred portable record players. [via Make]
Take a break from the production grind and having a little fun… Scratch me brings new meaning to the term backspin.
Apparently music is not the only place that vinyl is making a comeback. With artist Jean Shin’s Sound Wave appearing at NYC’s Museum of Arts and Design, artsy types are even beginning to appreciate the visual aesthetic of vinyl. [NYTimes via Dvice]
Ever searched for a way to sum up the madness of crate digging? An artist and fellow dusty fingered madman has managed to capture all the frustrations and social dysfunctions in a series of drawings entitled "Crate Digging… Don’t Do It."
A bit of fair warning, with titles like, "There’s always someone digging in a better crate", "You won’t be able to satisfy your needs", and "Imaginary records will haunt your sleep", you may be forced to reassess that slight vinyl addiction you’ve developed over the years.
See the entire collection after the jump.
[via Stefan]
Much respect to Splash for providing us with some MPC eye candy. Great to see Q-Tip showing love to those who know what this beautiful piece of equipment is capable of.