Creative Showcase – Anton Dee

25th May 2017 — No Comments

London Wanders // Journal 92

If you're stuck in a creative rut or just want to clear your head make sure to go for a wander. If your head is filled with thoughts then you're thinking about thinking. No fresh ideas can ever manifest in this state. During my travels I've been fortunate to meet people from all walks of life so the key is to give your brain time to process all the information you've been feeding it. You never know when a great idea for a project or an article might strike.

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Get lost around your city. I can guarantee there are areas of it you've never been to that are full of surprises. Pretend you're a tourist and look at everyday landmarks with a fresh pair of eyes. Is there something in them you've never noticed before? Even though I spent 3 years in London I find new and interesting places every time I return.

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Try and go for a wander at different times of the day. Early morning when the sun is rising a city can be very eerie and silent. Later during the day as the sun is setting it can take on a wonderful orange glow and fill you with energy and pride that you get to live in such a wonderful and diverse place.

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There are those rare times when you get to walk through areas you know like the back of your hand but spot something new for the first time. It's handy to have a camera with you as those moments are fleeting but can remind you just how random this concrete organism can be.

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You shouldn't feel bad if there's an exhibition or a pop up shop you didn't get to see. Take that feeling of disappointment and remember it next time you're feeling lazy and think 'Meh, it'll be there next week'. Life can change very fast so appreciate the little things, you never know where they may lead.

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29th December 2016 — No Comments

Wanderers by Erik Wernquist

Wanderers is a vision of humanity's expansion into the Solar System, based on scientific ideas and concepts of what our future in space might look like, if it ever happens. The locations depicted in the film are digital recreations of actual places in the Solar System, built from real photos and map data where available.

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Without any apparent story, other than what you may fill in by yourself, the idea of the film is primarily to show a glimpse of the fantastic and beautiful nature that surrounds us on our neighboring worlds - and above all, how it might appear to us if we were there.

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Erik borrowed ideas and concepts from science fiction authors such as Kim Stanley Robinson and Arthur C. Clarke, just to name a few. Visually, Erik tips his hat to painter Chesley Bonestell - the legendary master of space art.

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More directly, with kind permission from Ann Druyan, Erik also borrowed the voice of astronomer and author Carl Sagan to narrate the film. The audio used are excerpts from his own reading of his book 'Pale Blue Dot: A Vision of the Human Future in Space' - a huge inspiration for this film.

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For more information and stills gallery, please turn to: erikwernquist.com/wanderers
For youtube version, please turn here: youtube.com/watch?v=YH3c1QZzRK4

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9th December 2016 — No Comments

Musée d’Orsay, Paris // Journal 81

Housed in the former Gare d'Orsay railway station, Musée d'Orsay in Paris holds art pieces dating from 1848 to 1914, including paintings, sculptures, furniture, and photography. It houses the largest collection of impressionist and post-Impressionist masterpieces in the world, by painters including Monet, Manet, Degas, Renoir, Cézanne, Seurat, Sisley, Gauguin, and Van Gogh. During my trip to Paris I thought it would be prudent to engross myself in the local culture and see up close my favourite painting in the world - Van Gogh's 'A Starry Night Over The Rhone'.

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Initially used as a railway station the space has gone through a number of transformations through the years. As trains became modernised the stations platforms became unsuitable and in 1939 the space was used as a mailing centre during World War II. Afterwards it was used as a set for films by famous directors such as Franz Kafka and Orson Welles before being listed as a historic monument in 1978. The Directorate of the Museums of France suggested the space be turned into a museum that would bridge the gap between the Louvre and the National Museum of Modern Art. After much hard work and design changes the museum finally opened its door in December 1986.

Post-Impressionist pieces by painters including Monet, Cillebotte, Couture, De Nittis and Van Gogh displayed in beautiful and open spaces that allow time for reflection and contemplation. As someone who was never a big fan of 'old' art, some of the pieces really took my breath away. Seeing something like 'The Floor Scrapers' by Gustave Caillebotte in its entirety took my breath away. From a distance the painting looks like a photograph and it's astounding to see the intricate details up close. Not a single brush mark was out of place. I cannot even imagine painting something so vivid and detailed back in 1875 when photoshop was a thing of mystery. I collected a few of my favourite paintings from the day in a slideshow below to hopefully inspire you to see them for real.

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I believe it was Aldous Huxley who said "Words are simply the signs of things. But many people treat things as though they were the signs and illustrations of words". Words in and of themselves can be very limiting and never paint the full picture if you excuse the pun. Nevertheless we cannot live without them. The feelings and emotions we feel towards something are very hard to fake. Just think back to the last time a new song stopped you dead in your tracks or a photograph stuck with you throughout the day. That's exactly the feeling I got when I first saw Vincent van Gogh's 'Starry Night Over the Rhone'.

starry night ove the rhone van gogh The Dutch painter, Vincent van Gogh (1853 - 1890), spent most of his life in France. In 1886 he went to live with his brother Theo who ran the Boussod, Valadon & Cie art gallery on Boulevard. His discovery of the paintings of Monet, Renoir, Toulouse-Lautrec and Gauguin, was a catalyst for change in his own art: he abandoned the sombre Naturalism of his early work in favour of a colourful palette and subjects taken from modern life. The simplification in Japanese prints, the Pointillism of Seurat and Signac and Emile Bernard's Cloisonnism also contributed to the development of his style. After the excitement of his stay in Paris, Van Gogh withdrew to Arles to continue his experiments with colour. He painted portraits of great sensitivity and landscapes expressing the radiant power of nature, demonstrating his creative exhilaration.

Following his stay in the asylum in Saint-Remy-de-Provence, he moved to Auvers-sur-Oise, close to Doctor Gachet, a collector of impressionist paintings. Van Gogh committed suicide at the age of 37. Somewhere between genius and alienation, Van Gogh remained an isolated artist. His paintings in the Musee d'Orsay are a brilliant expression of his visionary art.

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9th August 2016 — No Comments

Saint Pablo // Journal 51

Hey guys, just wanted to say thank you to everyone who took the time out of their undoubtedly busy schedule to check out my blog. It honestly means a lot 🙂 I was actually thinking about the concept of time quite a lot recently and I came to the conclusion that it's the only commodity we all share in common. Whether you're rich or poor or live on the other side of the world - an hour is still an hour, the only difference is how you choose to spend it. Time is valuable although many of us don't seem to realise that.

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I get a lot of emails and messages that ask me how I manage to stay on top of things and constantly produce great content. The bad news is that there is no right answer, you have to find a system that works for you. The good news is that everyone can do this. When you're first starting out in the world of blogging or writing you have absolutely no idea what you're doing, there's a feeling that you'll be 'found out' soon and all your hard work and accomplishments would have been for nothing. I'm here to dispel that myth and act as proof that hard work does pay off.

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After a while you'll learn more about yourself, you'll learn what you enjoy doing and writing about as again you only have a limited amount of time and cannot write about absolutely everything (even though your itchy fingers want to). Think of each piece of content you produce as a message in a bottle you throw into the ocean. After a while some will start coming back and you will have to choose and begin saying 'NO' to people. For me that was the hardest lesson to learn but it wouldn't be a a great lesson if we found it easy.

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Procrastination is a killer in all walks of life. When you're at work or university you might get given deadlines by your superiors or teachers or clients. This ensures that as the deadline draws nearer you step it up a gear and get everything done on time and (hopefully) under budget. But in life there is no deadline, there is no time limit for going to the gym or writing that blog post. That's why it's important to treat the brain as a muscle, you have to give it constant exercise otherwise it'll become dormant.

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DIVISION MAGAZINE EUROPE

Many of you have been here since the beginning (send me an email if you remember my Tumblr blog and I'll make sure to send you a little special. No joke.). For those of you just joining welcome to the next chapter. Style Division has allowed me to create a truly unique platform, a space that helped me find my voice and then share it. The next stage is all about giving back. I wish to use DIVISION as a platform to showcase some new faces, exciting creatives and future thinking visionaries. If you think that might be you please get in touch using the email at the bottom of this article.

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It wouldn't be a Style Division post without a hint of fashion so check out my trusty Murray sneakers from KG Kurt Geiger. I picked these up for LCM back in January but it feels like they've been in my wardrobe a lot longer. The classic rubber toecap and sole keeps the shoes relatively light and most important of all - comfortable. I've been wearing them with some ankle socks this summer and the look still works so if you're looking for versatility I would definitely recommend you grab yourself a pair.

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8th August 2016 — No Comments

The Art of Solitude // Journal 62

Famous Manchester born philosopher Karl Pilkington once said "a problem solved is a problem caused". This is further backed up by French scientist Blaise Pascal who in 1654 wrote “All of humanity’s problems stem from man’s inability to sit quietly in a room alone.” I kid of course about Karl but sometimes he does come out with some profound quotes. If you think about it your life is a constant paradox. Life continually gets out of hand and becomes more unpredictable while we try our hardest to make it look like we have our shit together.

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There is an importance to solitude. Dedicating time to yourself and becoming at ease with ones own thoughts is an important part of personal development and understanding. Solitude improves your focus and appreciation for the smaller things in life. Things like yoga and meditation are becoming ever popular as they allow you to collect your own thoughts and see things that may have otherwise been overlooked.

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Its easy to categorise things as black and white. Whether it's an argument or a simple difference of opinion I don't think one side is ever 100% correct. At best there are several shades of grey that you have to get through to get some small glimmer of understanding. For me it's fascinating watching debates as you can see the passion someone exudes when they're fighting for something they believe in. For them it's not just a matter of a black and white but about getting a full spectrum of understanding about the issue at hand. There's something very commendable about that.

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The Lookbook

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It wouldn't be a Style Division post without a sprinkle of fashion thrown in so for my latest outing i grabbed some brogues, tartan trousers from Topman and a navy coat from Zara. A plain white oxford shirt and jumper is a classic combination so throw those in the mix and you're done. 10 minutes tops and you're on your way 🙂

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8th August 2016 — No Comments

Barbican Brutalism // Journal 68

Brutalist architecture is a movement in architecture that flourished in popularity from the 1950s to the mid-1970s. The term originates from the French word for "raw" as béton brut (raw concrete) is primarily used in the construction. One of the finest examples of brutalist architecture can be found by visiting the Barbican Estate in central London. Designed in the 1950s by three young architects Chamberlin, Powell and Bon, the complex houses over 4,000 residents and is Grade II listed as a whole.

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Brutalist buildings don't lend themselves at all well to the grey British weather which dampens their appearance. Le Corbusier who is considered the Godfather of Brutalism constructed a lot of his buildings in the south of France for this exact reason. In the UK however brutalism started to become synonymous with urban decay because maintenance of housing estates was way down everyones list of priorities.

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It's not all doom and gloom though as for me the Barbican is one of the more interesting places London has to offer. As you're enveloped by the brutal architecture, the complex takes on a life of its own. You can climb up high for a spot of people watching, get lost in the network of walkways within the estate or visit the Barbican Art Gallery which usually has some interesting exhibitions on show.

During my visit Ragnar Kjartansson's 'Second Movement' was displayed at the Barbican Lakeside. The work featured two women in quintessential Edwardian costume rowing a boat and embracing in a never-ending kiss. It was quite a surreal sight considering the location but an interview with one of the women summarised the piece with this amazing quote:

"Sexual orientation, politics, social status, race, none of that mattered. We just kissed."

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It wouldn't be a Style Division post without a lookbook so for my latest outing I played it simple with some Converse hi tops, sweatshirt from River Island, headphones from Master & Dynamic and a backpack from côte&ciel.

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I honestly have no idea why out of all the different architectural styles Brutalism is becoming one of my favourites. Maybe I just like the word 'brutal' or maybe I like simplicity. Brutalism is a style with an emphasis on textures and unusual shapes but structural simplicity remains a key ingredient.

Scale is also extremely important as the style is characterised by massive concrete shapes colliding abruptly. Although the prominent Lauderdale Tower is a frequent winner of London’s ugliest building award, a case can be made that the new apartment blocks built around the city lack the soul and stature of their predecessors.

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Thanks for reading my latest article. If you enjoyed what you read why not give it a share using the links below? For more fashion posts check out our latest lookbook with Bench, street style from London Collections or our trip to Rome.

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1st May 2016 — No Comments

Photography Journal 45

I'm always a fan of an impromptu photowalk so when Richard Harris invited me to hang with his friends Jess, Jonathon, Ed, Zsuzsa and Koray I jumped at the opportunity. It was literally my first day out with the new Canon 7D so I was still getting adjusted to the multitude of functions it offered. To make the process easier I tend to photograph still objects such as buildings until I find the perfect angle and then play around with shutter speeds to get the perfect snap first time.

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We strolled around the backstreets of Oxford Street and then onto the bohemian paradise of Fitzrovia. I'm still completely enchanted with the way neighbourhoods and areas of the city flow into each other, as one architectural style slowly takes over and dominates the view. At first we found ourselves surrounded by Victorian architecture (referring to the reign of Queen Victoria) and as we moved closer to Russell Square classic Brutalist structures such as the Institute of Education took over.

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Zsuzsa was kind enough to snap this pic of me outside the police station in Fitzrovia with a funky little wall mosaic. Still loving my Bailey Nelson specs which is surprising as I have never found a pair I stuck with for more than a few months. Sometimes you just gotta find a style that suits you rather than just following the latest trends 🙂

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30th April 2016 — No Comments

Exploring Marylebone // Photography Journal 44

Ever since my move to London I promised myself that I will explore every single nook and cranny of this magical little city. I did this by creating a little game that anyone can play. All you need is a monopoly board and a friend who's just as silly as you. Next time you're bored or have nothing to do grab a monopoly board and pick out a card at random and that's where you're spending the afternoon. No second chances.

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My luck of the draw took me to Marylebone (which is much harder to spell than it looks). Marylebone is famous for its quiet streets, beautiful Gothic, Georgian, Edwardian and Victorian architecture and quaint 'not at all London' atmosphere. Shopping and eating is what Marylebone is all about and landlords tend to rent out spaces based on an individuals suitability to the area rather than pure financial matters. This ensures Marylebone retains it's quant aesthetic and doesn't turn into the next Oxford Street where the crowds can cause some weariness.

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While in Marylebone my friends over at Blogosphere Magazine were having a little tea party and as it's practically a sin to turn down cake and a good conversation I popped over for a visit. The Editor-in-chief Alice Audley filled me in about Blogosphere, its humble beginnings and ambitious plans for the future. I believe blogging and personal conversations with people are much more interesting to read than a generic fashion shoot as you get to extrapolate little details that may have been overlooked otherwise.

Editorial Assistant Albertine Brandon was also kinda enough to interview me for the next issue of Blogosphere so if you get your hands on one please let me know what you think 🙂 Overall it was great to meet some young bloggers and vloggers who are just starting to find their voice but have all the ambition and enthusiasm to be successful. Hard work pays off but you have to put in the hours. It's that simple and that hard.

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28th March 2016 — No Comments

Royal Observatory, Greenwich // A Fresh Start // Photography Journal 41

There's something I've been meaning to talk about for a while and to put it bluntly it's the very serious issue of mental health. I know many of you read my blog just to see nice pictures or maybe find some new songs to add to your playlist but how many of you actually know the boy behind the blog? There have been points over the last year that I never wish to experience again and now with the power of context I can look back and analyse the situation.

When our expectations and reality collide it can really get to us. That's not just a theory, but an observable fact. Because we're constantly comparing our lives to others whether it's your close friends or people you see on Instagram, our brain becomes our own worst enemy. Although it's easier said than done you should look for inspiration in someone's social highlight reels rather than assume this is how they live their lives. This blog has been a great source of memories and looking back through the posts I made last year it shows that whatever pain you're in, channel that into making art. Good art, bad art, it doesn't matter as at the end of the day the only person who can judge it without prejudice is yourself 🙂

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So for any of you out there quietly suffering from anxiety or depression make sure you know that you're not alone, all is not as hopeless as your brain has tricked you into believing and as cliche as it sounds, things do get better. Things do get better but with a caveat and that caveat is you. You have to make the first step yourself, accept this parasite that's living inside you and outline all the variables that YOU can change in YOUR life.

A hero is not someone who gets the girl and lives happily ever after, a hero is someone who succeeds despite the overwhelming odds against them and that's exactly the mentality you need to adopt. If you find yourself falling back into your old ways or the negative thoughts creep back in then distract yourself. Read a book, go for a run, www.namikeystonepa.org/valium-diazepam/ meet with a close friend or as I said above - MAKE GOOD ART

Don't think for a second that you're the only one going through this (although it may seem like it). Jon Hamm from Mad Men, Owen Wilson and even Winston Churchill all battled anxiety and depression throughout their lives. Winston Churchill famously called it his 'black dog' and the lesson he taught us about his condition was learning to live with it because it never completely goes away.

Churchill was actually so paralysed by despair that he spent time in bed, had little energy, few interests, lost his appetite, couldn’t concentrate. He was minimally functional – and this didn’t just happen once or twice in the 1930s, but also in the 1920s and 1910s and earlier. If this man can mastermind a war plan during WW2 then I'm sure taking that small risk won't be the worst thing you'll ever do 🙂

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The journey of my personal black dog ends at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich. As the clocks went back on the 25th of October I decided to visit the Observatory and catch a glimpse of London through newly opened eyes. I first came here as a child with my dad although a decade later it's safe to say my experience this time was a little more profound.

As the crowds gathered to see the blistering red sunset over London it was difficult not to feel connected with everyone around. The simple act of living and being able to appreciate beauty is enough to make it worthwhile so open your eyes, do something everyday that scares you and you'll be surprised by the results.

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22nd June 2015 — No Comments

Inition Future Technology Playground

A few weeks ago I was invited to Inition for a sneak peek into the future of the diverse world of technology. You may remember Inition from the Westfield VR experience I wrote about back in April but nothing could prepare me for the pure nerdy fun that was in store.

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I was wowed by a selection of projects and brand experiences that Inition have had a hand in over the years. If you think that future technology is lightyears away you may be in for a surprise as companies such as Jaguar, Topshop and Selfridges have already dipped their toes in the water.

For Topshop Inition created a 360 degree virtual reality catwalk show that was used during London Fashion Week and gave the public a glimpse of the potential of the platform.

Having followed the progress of VR over the past couple of years the Oculus Rift demos were top of my geeky bucket list. Virtual reality is primarily based upon delivering a sense of presence of actually taking you to a different location. Because there is less interference to your auditory processing system than for example the cinema, more of your senses are in tune to whats going on.

At the expense of sounding like a teenager on his first trip to Amsterdam, it does raise some serious questions about the nature of 'real'. If in VR you're experiencing the same sensations you would in the 'real' world then eventually will we really be able to tell the difference?

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On the other hand we also have augmented reality which places a virtual layer (perfect for 3D objects) into physical settings. If you watched E3 last week you may have heard how Microsoft blew everyone away with their augmented reality version of Minecraft that you can literally play on your coffee table.

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Inition have employed augmented reality technology on projects in different sectors such as sport, health, telecommunications and even architecture. It was fantastic to try out a virtual Jaguar showroom as you're quite clearly looking at nothing yet glance over your tablet and there's actually a full car in front of you. Amazing stuff. Priligy prices comparison and generic Priligy dapoxetine free samples available on http://howmed.net/priligy-dapoxetine/.

This technology also has the ability to change the way you shop from magazine and blur the line between physical and digital. As an example imagine you're flicking through GQ and you see an ad for the latest Armani watch. Instead of looking at images of models you'll be able to see what the watch looks like directly on your wrist, whether it suits your body type or the outfit you're wearing. Something that was impossible a few years ago will soon become commonplace.

AR/VR experiences are just some of the services Inition provide but they also have the capacity and individual knowledge within the business to create 3D printed objects and even smart screens which I will go into in my next post.

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Virtual reality is coming and it's going to hit industries in a major way. It's very hard to imagine a post-VR future purely because we, as people, have trouble imagining next next month let alone next year.

Nobody could have predicted what the internet will achieve when it was initially used as purely a method of exchanging information. The same goes for VR and it's future is likely to be anything but quiet and stable.

Huge industries ranging from the medical sector to travel will be creating tools and experiences using virtual reality technologies within the next 2 years and it won't stop there. Entertainment and communication companies are exploring ways of taking the user to locations or events usually out of reach.

Unlimited virtual worlds, exclusive events, exotic overseas locations, Chelsea football games or Beyonce concerts - this will all be there to be experienced at the touch of a button.

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