Street Musicians love milkcrates
Photographer Shawn Grimes shoots pictures of street entertainers. The above photo, of a milk crate seated guitar player caught my attention. See more at his website –>Shutter On The Street.com |
Photographer Shawn Grimes shoots pictures of street entertainers. The above photo, of a milk crate seated guitar player caught my attention. See more at his website –>Shutter On The Street.com |
Down south the Atlanta Journal-Constitution newspaper is promoting the re-use of everyday items. Unlike some other news sources with their heads in the sand, ajc.com is embracing the milk crate. The above idea and 12 more here: full article –> Give old household items a new purpose |
In the Fall of 2004 I was asked by the Industrial Design department at University of the Arts in Philadelphia to speak. My presentation, culled from powerpoint, is available here for your viewing pleasure. –> View milkcrate lecture here. The presentation was a hit, and the students asked a slew of questions afterwards. |
The milkcrates and the motorcycles continue to pop up. This image was found on The Single Overhead Cam Forums, yes you read that right. |
The video knocked my socks off. The Milkcrate Canucks are inventive, reckless, and living the milk crate lifestyle to the fullest. See the video on You Tube –> You Tube: Milkcrate Canucks |
Yet another sport is utilizing the milkcrate. This time it’s fishing. This image was found on the OFN Community (Ontario’s Best Fishing Resource), website. –> OFN Forum |
Christopher Markowsky wrote to tell me about his short film, “The Milkcrate Recovery Team.” I have to admit while watching this I had moments of fear that I’ve seen in nightmares. Overall I enjoyed this movie. At first view I thought the message was opposite of my personal view. But, I think there is an underlying truth to the movie. I have some criticisms. SPOILER ALERT: There is a line after they bust the milkcrate dealer, “consider the imitation crates sir.” I am not a fan of the imitation crates, and the simple mention of them turns my stomach and makes my hands hurt. On the plus side they also have a line that says, “It’s a perfectly designed, multifunctional container, but it was made for milk.” I believe that Christopher has the love. Watch the video here –> The Milkcrate Recovery Team |
A crate full of chandelier. Read Shop Ursula for more. |
Video is all the rage. You Tube, Google Video, and the like… Milkcrates are a part of this culture, see for yourself.
I don’t know how Ryan Wallace feels about milkcrates. This popped up on Ryan’s site just before his show at Envoy Gallery in New York. |