It's a green fecund DIY hermitage at the bottom of the world.
"You've come a long way boy", from the soggy farm, to the towering totemic wifi pathways of the mechanoid maelstrom metropolis and its teaming syncapato millions.
A leap or worlds from the ancient futurism of cyber jungle Tokyo with its hypterspacial glitterati fantasias to the shaven pubis velvet of the green hills and roast on the hoof in Aotearoa (NZ).
Photo by Jae Hoon Lee
The abstract expressionistic, visceral paint pigment, collisions of Cristina Popovici work are invigorating. Originally from Romania, she is based in Auckland. Open End Diptych 2007 Mixed media on canvas.
Partaking in a glorious golden summer, just like the old days. Close to the coast & beach life; which is what the Splore Festival (below) was all about. Plus copious random and calculated acts of creativity and friendly camping camaraderie, amidst 5000 people.
Boats, tents, flags, art installations, theme zones, psychedelic burlesque performance, dance music/DJs & bands. Hip Hop, Rap, Dub, d&b, funk dominated, genre wise, which reflects prevailing Kiwi music vibes.
Hei Tiki...Hi Mate painting by Liam Barr
