On the Radio (oh ohh-ohh)

I am going to be a DJ! Starting next week, I will be DJ-ing on CHIRP: The Chicago Independent Radio Project. The station is launching this Sunday at Noon, and I will be DJ-ing every Thursday from 9 am-12 noon, Chicago time (that's 10am-1pm for the East Coast). You can listen online, check out playlists (my Best of 2009), events, articles, and other fun things at their website. Check it out!

Songs (via YouTube):

On the Radio - Regina Spektor

Radio Nowhere - Bruce Springsteen

Heartbeat Radio - Sondre Lerche

Radio Christiane - The Virgins

Radio People - Zapp (Lala.com Pop-Up)

Video Killed the Radio Star - The Buggles

BRUUUUUUUCE!

Recently I went to the Art Institute of Chicago and got a chance to see some of the famous work of Neon/Video/Sculpture artist Bruce Nauman. I was floored by the amount of neon letter work he has done over the years. After having studied different techniques of neon bending, I have an enormous appreciation for anyone who can create numerous uniformed letters out of glass.

I had heard of his neon work before, but not his video or sculpture. I was actually frustrated trying to watch his clown video piece, although he accurately conveyed the mood he had intended with that piece.

His neon, however, is presented in an easy-to-read manner, with an overwhelming attention to detail and craft. He was featured on the wonderful PBS program Art:21, which explores the work, lives, and processes of modern-day artists.

Bruce Nauman's work is intense, both visually and emotionally, and his technique is inspiring to neon students all over, and this neon bender is no exception.

Songs:

Life In Technicolor - Coldplay

That's Life - Frank Sinatra

Human - The Killers

Death - White Lies

Modern Nature - Sondre Lerche