Joe Miller is a multifaceted talent who uses various mediums to express poignant and vividly philosophic concepts. His desire to bridge art and ideology results in intriguing series like Frontline of Discovery. In the series, Miller addresses a technologically advanced future that has found itself light years away from nature. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to …
The Eastmen Collective present Memorabilia at Poppington. @PoppingtonNYC
UPDATE:Due to the weather yesterday in the northeast, we had to postpone The Memorabilia exhibit opening to Thursday January 23rd. Memorabilia will be hosted by The Eastmen Collective in the downtown creative factory known as Poppington. This multimedia pop-up exhibition will showcase the work of Shane Garron, Lance Johnson, and select pieces from custom goods company Hawke & Dumar. The artist and clothing company come …
PAPER at Munch Gallery.
If you’re looking for raw artistry, Munch Gallery is a desired destination. Curated by Frodo Mikkelsen, PAPER features the works of 20 Danish artists who were all given a challenge: use only black ink/pencil and the work has to be on paper. The artists, 10 women and 10 men, were up for the challenge and executed quite wonderfully. Quiet Lunch stopped by …
The Weather According to Drake.
It’s official! Drake has made weathermen obsolete. Created by Tom Galle, Bob Jeusette, and Bert Vermeire, Drake Weather is a fun project that allows it users to determine the weather through the cover art of Drake’s fourth album, Nothing Was the Same. The skies are pretty clear out here in New York City, but we’re looking forward to checking out Drake Weather during …
Leta’s Adds & Ends.
ased in New York City, conceptual designer Leta Sobierajski has a knack for conjuring up surreal scenes that faintly mimic the “logic” of everyday life. Sobierajski incorporates photography, painting, and sculpture in many of her pieces. Her series, Add/Ends, is so out of the box that not even could categorize them. It is refreshing to witness a moment where an artist …
Your Friend, Sam Scottish.
Old Man Winter isn’t leaving the party anytime soon, so you’ll need to stay warm–Scottish style. Knitted in Scotland at a specialist manufacturer that uses a unique finishing process involving brushing the yarn to create a distinctive ‘hairy’ finish, the Sam Scottish Knit crewneck by Norse Projects is well crafted, comfortable, and fuzzy to the touch. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a …
Beaueauty Tips 101.
Artist Chyrum Lambert is an abstract painter who manipulates dying techniques and paper sculptures. Lambert’s work is primal but not without its grace. The series Beaubeauty Tips features a brilliant usage of color by Lambert, who then frames these hues in geometric and/or irregular shapes. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life …
Landing on 200.
For those struggling to keep up with their dietary New Year’s resolutions, the gang over at wiseGEEK gathered 71 foods and measured their quantities in the amount of 200 calories. Why 200? wiseGEEK offered up this explanation: “We could have chosen any amount of Calories for this project, but we wanted something that gave tangible volumes for the entire range …
On a Roll.
Painting is usually a huge fucking bore but the folks over at The Painted House have created simple but unique paint rollers that allows its user to be more creative. Reviving the classic analog experience of printing with paint, The Painted House offers paint rollers that work on both walls and fabric. These rollers come in various designs and are perfect for …
Alchemy in Its Most Basic Form.
Part of the Waiting Land series in Southern Italy, Basic Alchemy is a minimalistic installation with a rich and intricate concept. Created by Berlin based Karen Lohrmann & Stefano de Martino, Basic Alchemy‘s intention is best explained by the duo’s statement: “Basic Alchemy refers to the emblematic element through which radical transformations of the environment—culturally, physically, politically—take place. Mostly under the radar, the universal concrete column produces …
The Jostling of Classic Art at an Arizona Gallery.
Justin Bieber may the slickest pop star today, but what if he were a painter from the Renaissance era? What if his greatest subject was himself? Artist Mike Reynolds paints the singer decked out in centuries-old attire with classic sunglasses and a look of pure self-worth in his “Untitled 18 from JB throughout the Ages.” It’s a mash of the …
Brock Davis Recaps 2013.
Brock Davis recapped his favorite iPhone photos from 2013. Davis, who is known for his conceptual humor, did us the favor of compiling a year worth of awesome iPhone photos. He also put together a compilation of his favorite Vines of 2013. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture …
Enrolling in Computer School.
After announcing a comeback and a new album in 2014, The Cool Kids are already offering up some fresh tunes. “Computer School,” along with “Chop” (Feat. The HBK Gang), are signature tunes that proves that duo hasn’t lost its step. It’s feels good to see the two back from hiatus, we were beginning to think that we’d have to go …
Mo’ Huckins.
Painter Shawn Huckins continues his clever onslaught of social media satire with his latest series, The American __tier. Marrying the prestige of fine art with the casual grammatical uncouthness of social media, Huckins flaunts a unique brand of artistic humor–not to mention a great amount of skill and technique. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote …
When BOREDOM Attacks.
Even artists get bored. But when boredom strikes an artist like Aldous Massie, the results could be considered brilliant. Playing off the concept of ‘nothing to do,’ Massie collaborated with BOREDOM for an interesting project that ironically cures boredom. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, …
The Art of Emotion.
KwangHo Shin captures the complexity of human emotion with his latest series of abstract portraiture. Sacrificing detail for substance, KwangHo Shin purposefully obscures the facial features of the subject in order to convey the intricacy of human emotion. The clashes of paints are an ideal metaphor for the human psyche. Akeem K. Duncan.Akeem is our founder. A writer, poet, curator and …
Salomon Faye. | On a Quest.
Rapper Salomon Faye continues to impress us with awesome visuals. Teaming up with artist Ryan Bock, Faye offers up an artistic interpretation of his single “Quest.” The stop motion video has a mellow mood and an innovative vibe–it really bolsters Faye’s growing reputation as a new artist to watch. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to …
Ventiko. | The Bloopers.
We had a grand time filming with Ventiko in her Brooklyn studio/apartment. Friend of Quiet Lunch, Leah Mersky, was on hand styling that day and our videographer, Kareem Gonsalves, captured all the antics and outtakes. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational tinge. …
Full of Smoke.
Alberto Seveso‘s Beibeees is an ethereal marrying of ink and portraiture. The technique employed by Seveso creates ghost like figures that almost look otherworldly. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational tinge. When we say, “Creative Sustenance Daily,” we mean it. quietlunch.com
Primal Primaries: The Art of Carnovsky’s RGB.
RGB is a themed series of pieces by Carnovsky, a duo consisting of Milanese artists Francesco Rugi and Silvia Quintanilla. In their own words, RGB is about “the surface’s deepness”. The images are layered, with each layer depicting a tapestry of the natural world in a different primary color: one in red, one in blue and one in green. Those …
Seeing Rainbows.
Alexandra Valenti speaks to that part of us that constantly daydreams about a warm meadow in the spring time. Mixing medias of photography and illustration, Valenti creates cheerful pieces that instantly puts her audience in a great mood. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, …
Scarlet, Mona & Arthur.
As if he reached into a hat and randomly drew names, artist, Anderson Alves, Red Lines series features alluring portraits of Scarlet Johanson, Mona Lisa, and Arthur Rimbaud. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational tinge. When we say, “Creative Sustenance Daily,” we mean …
To Be Revealed.
Artist Jocelyne Gilead‘s Unveiling is a hyperrealistic graphite piece that resonates with atypical grace. Gilead, a West African based in New York City, has a knack for capturing a genuine photo-like aesthetic in her graphite works. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational …
Ladies & Gentlemen, the Resonation of Lee Ranaldo.
We were doing some yesteryear reminiscing here at Quiet Lunch and we happened to find some footage of one of our fondest memories of 2013. On a cool night in November, South Youth’s Lee Ranaldo treated a humble audience to something special. We’ll spare you the details and minutia, just watch the video. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online …
The Many Portraits of Ventiko.
Ventiko is a prime example of a quintessential artist. Her thoughts are unfiltered, her affection is untamed, and her wiles are unrestricted. Ventiko is an offbeat dynamo, a mercurial visionary, a whirlwind of goddessery. But through it all the photographer manages to keep a coherently artistic lid on her cauldron of inspirational quirk. Ventiko’s work is somewhat of a far …
The Mother(land) of All Pinups.
Studio MUTI puts a new spin on the pin up concept with their latest series, African Pinups. Incorporating afrocentric aesthetics with traditional pinup motifs, each piece is cultured reworking of American pop culture iconography. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational tinge. When …
A Cold Warmth.
Monica Lek possesses a nonchalant style that is only undermined by her flawless execution. In other words, her work feeds off of happenstance; but the manner in which the moment is captured reeks of precision and perfection. Lek’s series, Light Arousal, features sensual, and somewhat distant, portraits of sunlight. In the series, the Barcelona based photographer finds beauty in the quotidian while …
Olson in Motion.
We peeped in on Erik Olson, snooping around for some fresh work and we found that some of Olson’s newest pieces are flirting with the concept of motion. Although the subjects are still, Olson’s abstract strokes give way to hints of life. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture …
Wearing the Coat of Arms.
Buzz for the Ronnie Fieg x PUMA collaborate continues to build. The Ronnie Fieg x PUMA Disc Blaze COA (Coat of Arms) collection makes it sneak peek debut with a black and mint colorway. The shoes have a very futurist vibe overall and its tough looking design gives the sneaker a durable but stylish appearance. Ronnie Fieg can do no wrong. …
Be Good or Be Gone.
We recently stopped by Muriel Guépin Gallery to check out Be Good for Goodness Sake. Featuring new works by Nathan Vincent, Iviva Olenick, and Kathy Halper, the exhibition questions our involvement with social media, online oversharing, and the blur between real life and Facebook. While Olenick and Halper successfully critiques social media, Vincent’s Be Good for Goodness Sake is perhaps the most poignant …
Anagraphic’s Starry Light.
Integrating astronomy with modern furnishing, Anagraphic‘s Starry Light is a practical but artistic way to sleep under the stars–or at least study or eat underneath them. Created by graphic designer Anna Farkas and interior designer Miklós Batisz, Starry Light initially created for the 2500 watt exhibition. Featuring the celestial constellations of the northern hemisphere’s two equinoxes and solstices, the lamp is manufactured by hand and can customized …
Gone Luna Mad.
KARBORN is no stranger to trippy. In fact, he lives there–and by ‘there,’ we mean a dimension where colors get dizzy and structure is nonexistent. Pieces like Lunahed (featured above) and Madhed (featured below) are just the tip of the proverbial iceberg. KARBORN is a mad genius running wild through the interwebs. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks …
Blades of a Feather.
Taking the shape of nature’s most recognizable birds, these BIRDS knives from Mermelada Studios are both fun and innovative. Each knife in the Birds set has bamboo handle, a tempered stainless-steel blade and a screw with a graphite finish. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, …
Cut It Out.
Fresh off of his third solo show, James Nizam, who we featured for his dazzling light sculptures, shows some versatility with Two Triangles, 2013 and Four Circles, 2013. Taking a more physical approach, Nizam gives you X-Ray vision by cutting geometric shapes into abandoned houses. Two Triangles (featured above) is perhaps the most impactful piece, the shapes provide a portal like effect–you …
Going Back A Few Years.
2013 is now a cold fart in the wind, but Flora Borsi is quite fixated on the past. Borsi’s Time Travel sees the Hungarian photographer placing herself around some of culture’s most poignant figures. Featuring Elvis driving the ladies wild with swishing hips, desegregation in the south, and Marilyn Monroe on the set of the film Niagara, Time Travel is an attempt to …