Paomaster

I just had a haircut. I realised my haircuts always come after a huge project has ended. it’s becoming a ritual. seems kinda empty and void now, like, what should I be doing nowwww? he he well, I think I’ve chilled enough. 2 days is a bit too much, 1 day is just fine.

I did not admire Michael Lau so much till recently. I think the more I learn about Art toys, the more I can appreciate them. and especially since I have done a tiny bit of sculpting, molding and casting before, I now can observe a toy with better knowledge. but still, there’s a whole lot more to learn, I’m only at the foot of the mountain adjusting the ropes and fixing the carabiner. So, in the meantime, I’m gonna look at Michael Lau’s toys more closely. I like some of his Crazychildren characters and a few Gardeners, but one thing is certain, he has projected his style onto his toys and it has become his brand. consistently. Just ‘Google image’ Michael Lau and you’ll see all his fantastic creations. FYI, Michael Lau started the Art toy revolution in HK (1998) with his customised G.I. Joe figures and is still one of the best toy artists (IMHO) today.

Michael Lau for Nike BMX China
I love the dog. how cute can it get?!?!

Watched ‘Objectified’, a film exploring the relationship we have with objects. Here is the trailer. There were a few insights, but I remember one clearly – Karim Rashid asked, why are we creating things to be permanent when we always consume and dispose to satisfy our innate desire for new things? Hmm let me think about it.

Currently reading ‘In praise of shadows’ by Junichiro Tanizaki. spotted it at Koenig books and decided to get it via Amazon. it was an impulse purchase but somehow I know a book is good when I spot it. I’m trying to grasp some of its insights as it’s slanted towards the Japanese culture.

So… I’m not that lazy I guess :p no no I need to produce something, I feel. hmm. sometimes I’m in a hurry to produce things and end up not enjoying it, very very probably because I have not given it much thought in the first place and thus subconsciously I do not want to do it and won’t do it and will keep procrastinating (it’s my subconscious telling me that I need to work on the concept more). this is probably my sixth sense, I think. and when I look back to try to figure out why I’m procrastinating, hey yeah, I realised it’s because I don’t really like it, and the most probable reason why I don’t like it is because it has not impressed me or the idea is not that great. yes yes it has been like this most of the time.

But still, I can be quite lazy. I can just sit in my chair and just listen to music. I can.