nomdeplume en-us 40 nomdeplume's blog posts LITTLE ELECTRIC CHAIR: Condemning Intolerance<br /> <br /> Expanding my work from recycled materials*, I've started a new project to promote&nbsp;tolerance above all. Due to the increasing tension and recent conflicts between emos and punks here in Mexico, I've decided to create&nbsp;a collection of t-shirts&nbsp;inspired in punk rock hymns and the words of my music icons. Hopefully they will be available soon in a boutque here in Mexico City.<br /> <br /> What better way to express your views&nbsp;than by wearing&nbsp;them? Let's face it, the world doesn't&nbsp;need more discrimination.<br /> <br /> ART IS RESISTANCE.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> *Note: although the materials used are not recycled, I am still working in the most ecologically friendly way possible (minimizing energy consumption and waste), plus, if sales allow it, part of the profits will be donated to&nbsp;defending animal rights - as a continuation of the fight for respect. Thu, 10 Apr 2008 20:07:29 +0000 urn:uuid:45842 nomdeplume http://trig.com/nomdeplume/blog/2008/4/10/post/45842 tolerance I can not create music, but when I listen to it I feel a need to translate the concept into something I can see and touch. As a designer, I am not satisfied by a merely visual project, I need art that is useful, that I can bring into my world as an extension of myself - if that makes any sense at all. Some of my favourite techniques part from a traditional artisitc background, collage especially, but my work is slightly more experimental, merging everything from garbage to the crudeness of city life to antiques to hard, raw rock n' roll.<br /> <br /> Design, to me, breaks the boundaries between the&nbsp;person and&nbsp;the piece. It's not about the mere aesthetic appreciation. There is no distance now. The object becomes more than&nbsp;decoration, or&nbsp;the&nbsp;emotional&nbsp;satisfaction&nbsp;of the artist: it is now a tool, invaluable for the fullfilment of everyday routines. Design, therefore - and as I see it -&nbsp;makes those little things, like carrying your things from&nbsp;one place to the other, or cooking, or even sitting, an enjoyable experience. And as the designer, the satisfaction comes from&nbsp;becoming part of a person's life.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> Personally, the things I most enjoy making are the smallest details. In my gallery you can see my wallet collection, my jewelry, &nbsp;and my pins and patches to bring some punk rock (vintage style) to your wardrobe.&nbsp;Someday I'm sure&nbsp;I'll venture deeper into perfecting my furniture....for now I hope someone out there will appreciate my work and understand it. It's very me, but I don't trust it's for&nbsp;anyone else.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> Please feel free to critique my work. Be heartless if you need to.<br /> Mon, 13 Aug 2007 23:50:35 +0000 urn:uuid:28491 nomdeplume http://trig.com/nomdeplume/blog/2007/8/13/post/28491 about