Celles et Ceux des Cimes et Cieux from Gwenn GERMAIN on Vimeo.He has an almost shamanistic reverence for nature; rocks, trees, rivers, and oceans all seem to be alive and aware. And he populates his world with shape-shifting creatures like the ravenous masked blob No-Face in Spirited Away; the Great Forest Spirit in Princess Mononoke, which looks…… Continue reading Celles et Ceux des Cimes et Cieux – Gwenn Germain
Month: May 2015
Anne Sexton’s Poetry
Many a writer has said they write to save their lives. And many a writer has died by suicide. In few cases has the connection been so direct as in that of the poet Anne Sexton. Encouraged in 1957 by her therapist to write poetry to stave off her suicidal ideation, she eventually joined a group…… Continue reading Anne Sexton’s Poetry
Pygmy Sloths – Cal Academy
These are pygmy sloths and they’re only found in one place in the world: a Caribbean island called Escudo de Veraguas. Academy research fellow Bryson Voirin introduces this critically endangered species, and explains how he’s studying them in their natural habitat, despite their elusive nature. From CalAcademy: Science Today – Pygmy Sloths.
Paper City – Maciek Janicki
The fragility, the intricate detail, and “the charming rise and fold” of a Paper City. Animation by Maciek Janicki.
Systems at Work – United States Postal Service
In an incredible display of high-tech machinery, United States Postal Service: Systems at Work takes us step-by-step through their assembly lines, from the Advanced Facer-Canceller System (AFCS) — capable of processing 30,000 pieces of mail per hour — to the men and women of the USPS who keep things running smoothly from mailbox to mailbox.The high-drama music might seem…… Continue reading Systems at Work – United States Postal Service
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