Madame Bink Explains

This silent little video came about after hearing of the number of people that still believed in the literal interpretation of creation, and more to those who came up with such fanciful creations as intelligent design theory.
I ask Madame Bink to explain some of her thoughts on our origins and about art in general.
Enjoy,
Mark Bigelow

Xainafairy from Motown to Slab City

This was a shoot with Xaina in 29 Palms, California. I've given this set of images its name because Xaina is from Detroit, and because Slab City is the most "beat" place in this very beat of places. (Well, I can't deny Detroit its own share of beatitude.)

A place described by an old Airstream, faded broken trucks, and a far-away look in the eye; by the Bagdad Cafe or a Sam Shepard play; by Gram Parsons' departure.

Watching Salome Dance

Watching Salome Dance
12 1/2 x 34 1/2

Watching Salome Dance is the title of my new header image which is part of my Light Dances project.

When I put this set of images together it suggested a story; an ancient tale, told my many– notably by a man known for walking his pet lobster along Oxford's High Street while a student, Oscar Wilde. Thus the name Watching Salome Dance. I hope to do more on this theme.

The collaborator in this piece is Heidi Gaines (MM#152446) whom I wish to thank for a wonderfully creative half-day.

Visit with Ella-Rose as The Snow Princess

The Dance of The Snow Princess

Cafe Conversations

Madame Bink and I spent a some time together in a London garret studio and worked with a little experimental and improvisational theater. We did three sets of one act improvisations, this post being the first shown.

This is the beginning of a body of work I will be doing featuring the Thonet #14 chair, and this part of it is called Cafe Conversations. It is on going and more conversations well be taking place.

I choose to work with the "Thonet 14" to celebrate its 150th birthday. It is a Victorian piece of furniture that was Modernist in concept. Meaning it was some 75 years ahead of its time.

It represents Cafe Culture, and all the ideas, conversations, trysts, and treatises that have occurred in there presence.

So it becomes the perfect partner for these artist/preformers to create a dialogue with. More to come of this project in the future.