First and foremost I am taking this very opportune moment to offer my warmest thanks to everyone who has visited this site, subscribed to it, posted comments, and above all shared it with others. Apparently this thing has now spread to Europe. Cool.
And in all honesty that has always been the intention of this blog. I wanted to use digital media to share my world as an artist and bring to the forefront the rich world of creativity that is not often seen. The internet has broken down so many of these walls and given a voice to so many that have otherwise been stifled by what have been the traditional avenues of accessing art and culture. Perfect example, iTunes. Which brings me to the point of this entry, FRIENDS WE LOVE.
Facebook is a very interesting. It is a place where you look up ex’s, find soon to be new ones, and at times use it for it’s intended purpose which is reconnecting with people you have lost contact with.
So I Facebooked Mike Vargas. He is a friend from art school, he studied film and I…. well…. it was art school after all. The process took no time before he and I were compressing 15 years into a chat at Starbucks. Turns out he and his girlfriend, Moni Pineda, started one of the most interesting endeavors which is not only growing but attracting attention at a meteoric rate. They have taken the build it and they will come approach to finding, showcasing, seeding, educating, engaging, and spreading the work of emerging and established artists in several disciplines. All in less than a year. This beauty is entitled Friends We Love.
If there ever has been the question uttered on your lips of, “I wish I knew more of what is going on out there…… I wish I knew more about new music, art, etc.” look no further. Bearing the tagline, Your Web Station For Inspiration, they offer programs which showcase current works that truly embody the spirit of NYC, the creativity that has pulsed through her veins since day 1, and the people (like me) who are profoundly affected to do something about it. And above all, when you have an original reaction to natural phenomenon, it takes very little time to express something so profound which is love. Monica and Michael spread LOVE.
I have brought to your attention the work of Doze Green. I have mentioned here earlier that when I arrived in this country as a boy, New York in the 80′s made a very big impression on me. I saw the genesis of Hip Hop, Grafitti Art, and life lived out loud on the streets and subways. I can go on and on, but I think the best approach is for you to experience it yourself.
Please enjoy, I highly encourage you to spend some time on their site and blog:
http://friendswelove.com/
