Sorry, I am not a Photographer ~~~

I’m serious !!! But than again, why do you take so many photographs?Well, it’s just the preferred medium that I choose to express myself. When the fact that my drawing skills most probably isn’t up to mark says alot about why I took the “easy” way out and chronicle my thoughts thru e use of film and later thru digital media subsequently. Only to find out that it isn’t that “easy” !

First and foremost, my initial influences in photography are not even photographers and I have remain detached to gain a certain level of objectivity so as to not do what other people are doing….. There is a constant need to reinvent oneself and push the boundaries of what tradition defines as acceptable. One good example of an artist who is not limited by the canvas in which he paints and one of my biggest influences : David Mack ~~~

Mack is a American comic book artist best known for his original series : Kabuki. The story is set in Modern Japan after the Second World War. A very cyber punk look into Pop culture in the Land of the Rising Sun and how people are captivated by characters on a TV show…… characters who are in actual fact assassins who eliminate political and business rivals for a price. Shall not go to much into details but it does have a edgy and fetish like feel in terms of design and conceptualization. Mack’s style also continue to evolve as “The Circle of Blood” series spills over into later series whereby he utilizes the uses of many different materials to create collages that seem to pop out to grab it’s audience. He has also done issues for Daredevil and covers for other comic and even recording artistes.

The artist is nominated for numerous prestigious comic awards for his innovative storytelling, painting techniques and page design. He has also written and illustrated a children’s book called: The Shy Creatures .

You can add him on his facebook here : http://www.facebook.com/pages/David-Mack/21231086294

Here are come of his works …….

Dominique Sirop Collection @ Women’s Fashion Week 2011

Dominique Sirop can be said to be born into the Fashion Industry. At age 7, he was already intend to be a couturier after seeing his mother work as a mannequin in the House of Panquin. At age 17, Sirop was already an apprentice at Yves Saint Laurent before being hired as an assistant designer by Mr Hubert de Givenchy. One of his clients at that time was Audrey Hepburn of Breakfast at Tiffany’s Fame. He was also a designer for Hanane Mori. In 1995, Sirop was said to be the prefered choice of Hubert De Givenchy to take over as Head Designer of the Givenchy brand but the Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy Conglomerate prefered someone with more mass appeal and went with John Galliano instead.

The Dominique Sirop woman is someone of character, free and a decision maker and not under the influence of brands or others. Sirop is a very down to earth person who does not believe Haute Couture is only for the elite and whose style is a reflection of current events and everyday life. His outfits are often languid and elegant, making women swoon over the creations of this master.

in 1996, Dominique Sirop started his own couture house and within a year, he was admitted into the prestigous Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture Parisienne , gaining him the title of Grand Couturier . His work is showcased at 6 major Fashion Fest: Paris, Milan, Tokyo, London, Los Angeles and New York. His Clientale includes Queen Rania of Jordan, Queen Sonja of Norway, Joan Collins, Judith Godreche, Nan Kempner, Marie Therese Perrin and Helene David Weill.

His works can be viewed on his website at : www.dominiquesirop.com/