The Cloud Orchid Crew is home to a variety of artists. Crew member Ophelia Darkly moved to Portland with her partner Davey Cadaver to seek a more creative lifestyle. Her labors have brought forth an amazing project: The Coffee Monsters art book. We are excited to bring our fans this exclusive interview with Ophelia about … Continue reading
Unveiling the Mind. Art Salon with Beatriz Badikian-Gartler 1239 North Greenview Ave Chicago, IL 60642 3pm-6:30pm Join us in this ART SALON with a double unveiling. Release reading of Beatriz Badikian-Gartler‘s UNVEILING THE MIND and the unveiling of the “FENCE” by Miguel Lopez Lemus a 25 ft. Steel sculpture. 3:00 pm: Potluck dinner 4:00 pm: Unveiling of the “fence” 5:00 pm: Salon reading: … Continue reading
The Cloud Orchid Crew was invited as VIPs to the “Fall of the Byzantium Empire” Fashion Show by our dear friend, Silversärk. Co-editor Bryan Thompson of Graffiti Photographic was unable to attend. He is currently over seas moving into his new home in Dubai, UAE. Little Alice attended and had the double duty of documenting the … Continue reading
Co-editor and chief writer, Little Alice, has in recent years picked up the reins of painting and drawing. Her journey began in high school, taking a series of art classes that honed her skills and fueled her love for the craft. Alice specialized in pencil drawings and water colour painting. She put her works and … Continue reading
The old phrase goes “a picture is worth a thousand words,” however, what happens when you combine that picture with words? Artist Lalla Essaydi overlays “deliberately indecipherable” caligraphy onto her photos. These words are inspired by the subjects, telling their story in a secretive way. Each photo is like a rich chocolate truffle to the … Continue reading
Kawara December 24, 1932-June 27, 2014 “I am still living” A simple message. One sent regularly via telegram to family and friends from Kawara. Life has always kowtowed to the hustle and bustle of social obligations, and yet, Kawara flaunted these expectations. Post cards bearing a time stamp reflecting the hour he woke up … Continue reading
There’s nothing better than curling up with a book on a warm sunny afternoon with a pitcher of iced tea. Except a book with pictures, perhaps. Indulge in dreams of warm weather this early spring with “Infidelity on a Sunny Afternoon.” Photography by Graffiti Photographic, model Nettie Harris, and poetry by Little Alice. Purchase here Continue reading
by Gena Appleby Photography Looking to sneak in a last minute slot with Seth Nayes? You might just score while he’s flitting through the East Coast! Tour includes Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and New York. Thursday, December 11- Sunday, December 14 only. sethnayes@gmail.com Continue reading
Our wonderful glitter goddess, Seth Nayes will be hitting the road December 11-14, 2014 for Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and New York. Be sure to pen a message to book some time in his tight schedule. Hurry, before all the slots are filled. sethnayes@gmail.com Continue reading
Two-hundred glorious pages of splendiferous Steampunk editorials crafted by the great Colour Law. See enchanting designs by Twig Noir and RFD, and glorious photography by Dan Frievalt, Scott Detweiler, and many others. Celebrate this whimsical sub-culture, and those who bring it to life. Purchase here Continue reading
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