Influenced by “competitive spirit of the regatta and the camaraderie between crewmen,” Herschel Supply Co.’s 2014 Studio Collection is a highly stylish and fully functional assemblage of nautical carriers. The Studio collection is comprised of Settlement, Post, Sutton and Market bags, the Anchor laptop sleeve, Token dopp kit, Field pouch, Settlement case, Johnny wallet and an exclusively designed Canteen lunch …
Stabilized.
We stumbled upon some new work from Aldous Massie. Massie collaborates with The Stables once more, creating a landscape like piece that features a surrealistic overtone and a signature minimalistic linework. The Stables is both an Australian distributor of high-end fashion and a physical space which combines a retail space, cafe and modeling agency. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot …
Privy to the Prism.
With innovation comes ease, and nothing seems easier than Nicholas Baker‘s Prism. A clever example of intuitive design, the Prism is a night light that turns on and off with a simple tilt. Baker explains the Prism’s origin and concept: “The goal of this project was to explore a personal light device and create an innovative product taking inspiration from …
The Kids Are Alright.
Intimate and spirited, Bayla Laks‘s Kids is a series of kindred watercolours that borrows from the photographic aesthetics that often appear in social media. Laks work is often centered around everyday life, featuring portraits of friends and scenes from her hometown, Hudson Valley. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture …
To the Max.
Max Schieble‘s work is twisted, but in a friendly way that is harmless yet infectious. Frontman of neo-jazz band, PHARAOHS, Schieble is also an illustrator with a genuine soul and a knack for abstract expression. His pieces are picasso-esque, featuring a reconstruction of anatomies and surrealistic themes. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various …
Plastic Landscapes.
Vilde Rolfsen‘s Plastic Bag Landscapes is an ongoing series that plays with perspective. Using plastic bags that she found in the street, the Norwegian photographer employs lights and colored backgrounds to create the illusion of a landscape. 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. …
The Gift of Sight.
y Optic is a warm lookbook-esque series by Nastassia Aleinika that puts a spotlight on some arresting eyewear. Aleinika’s pieces are both vintage and neo-classical. Some of the designs seem too abstract to be functional, but overall each piece has an unique, innovative look. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and …
#ElinKarlsson. | #ThePrologue. @ElinKarlsson3
We recently discovered a photographic series by Elin Karlsson called The Prologue. The series is purposefully stoic and artfully deserted. Karlsson’s work straddles the line between the real and surreal. She subtly injects her body of work with an offbeat serum that gives it strange life. “In ‘Prologue’ I use photos and text to tell the story of an incident that took …
Danny Malone at Rockwood.
We’re still buzzing over Danny Malone‘s performance at Rockwood last week. The self-described troubadour of “future folk and sexy depression” was a part of the Communion NYC Showcase and gave a warm and lively performance to an eager crowd that braved the cold just to see him perform. Danny recently premiered visuals for the single “Sugarwater,” which can be found on his latest effort, …
A Microbial Revolution.
Designer Peter Trimble brings us closer to an environmentally efficient future with Dupe. A microbially induced casting procedure, Dupe uses sand and urine to make a biostone that is structurally comparable to concrete. The process, which emits no greenhouse gases, is only an experiment but actually proves to be the more environmentally safe option when compared to concrete. Concrete is responsible for 5 …
Head(dress) of the Pack.
There is a certain stoically raw aesthetic that distinguishes Alexandra Valenti‘s work from other photographers. Collaborating with renaissance woman Angeliska Polacheck, Valenti provides a photographic narrative that is centered around Polacheck’s headdresses. The headdresses are worn by Kaiman Kazazian and Julia Marie. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with …
New Work From Marilyn Minter.
Marilyn Minter brings a great start to the week with some new works. Both a painter and photographer, Minter’s photographic works are well known for their colorful glitz and provocative themes. 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 …
Frigid Wonderland.
It’s been a cold winter. The concept of warm weather seems like a distant memory and an even more distant future. But in an effort to embrace the current deep freeze and improve the outlook of our frigid circumstances, we turn our attention on Dora Kontha‘s Wonderland. Kontha manages to capture a trace of serenity in this icy and dangerous environment. …
The Helens.
Inspired by the palettes of Helen Frankenthaler, duo Alexandra Segreti and Kelly Rakowski of New Friends have taken their own signature approach to the famous painter’s color schemes. The Helens, as they are so affectionately named, are two textile pieces made from hand dyed wools and raffia. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of …
An Encounter with Silence.
Over Unto Silence by photographic artist Jessica Tremp is an encompassing series that finds it subjects submerged in their biotic surroundings. In an era that is currently being driven by technological innovation and gadget consumption, Over Unto Silence series appears to be a return to the organic–an artistic ode to naturalism and a latent journey through the seasons. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is …
The Span of Time.
We are absolutely in love with the work of Diane Meyer. Wedding embroidery with photography, Time Spent That Might Otherwise Be Forgotten is a warm, intimate series of her life’s journey. “This series is based on photographs taken at various points in my life and arranged by location. Sections of the images have been obscured through a layer of embroidered pixels …
NEW Music | No. III.
Here at Quiet Lunch Magazine we’re always listening to music. In the shower, on the can–our affinity for music never takes a break and it’s about time that we infect you with our disease. So, the QL staff has curated a 5-song SoundCloud EP consisting of fresh, groove-worthy tunes that we feel are worth a listen. Each installment is done by the numbers and …
ōrāre.
Los Angeles based photographer Joseph Alexander highlights simplicity through contrast in his series, ōrāre. Also taking inspiration from religious iconography and religious garbs, Alexander creates a stern but elegant presentation that resonates with stark power. 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 …
Mack Weldon. | Silver Launch Party.
This week Mack Weldon threw an exclusive celebration for the launch of their latest collection, Silver. Tested by NASA, US Special Forces and Olympic Athletes, the Silver collection is made mostly from Pima Cotton and features patented X-Static XT2 Technology, an antimicrobial fabric that helps to fight odor. Quiet Lunch was amongst the curious attendees who gathered at The Blind Barber to …
Lullaby by Kane.
Kane Mayfield isn’t exactly a noob when it comes to rap music, but his latest track, “Sleep,” emits a refreshing confidence that can only be possessed by an artist that has settled into a creative groove. Mayfield is establishing his brand; and the result is signature word play, thoughtful content, and rotation friendly songs like “Sleep.” Also, see if you …
The Depth of Aesthetics.
Artist Marit Bijkerk toys with gravity in her series, Draden in de Diepte (Threads in the Depth). Employing the simple tactic of poking a needle and thread through a piece of paper, Bijkerk melds photography, typography, and an artistic use of physics. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with …
Becca Allen. | Heartlands.
Commissioned by A-Side Studio, Becca Allen‘s mural at the Heartlands World Heritage Site in Cornwall, England is a vibrant patchwork of color and patterns. Although is a designer by trade, Allen is more of a jack of all trades, expressing her creativity in a number of different mediums. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of …
Working Up An Appetite.
Sarah Tyson‘s Breakfast or Brunch is a tasteful series that combines portraiture with the breakfast and brunch foods. It is the concept of awkward placement that make Breakfast or Brunch an intriguing and fun series. The young Wisconsin based photographer has an affinity for subtle surrealism. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects …
Nomadic Furnishing.
The Tipi shelving modular system is a creative and interactive furniture concept that appeals to the modern nomad. Tipi can be easily constructed, deconstructed, and transported. It can also be personalized according to the user’s specification. Inspired by a year-long trip around the world, Assaf Israel of Joynout Studios designed the shelving system with the idea of embracing change. Quiet LunchQuiet …
Love is Daft.
V-Day is just around the corner and despite the pungent waft of love and affection, there are still a substantial amount of love starved curmudgeons who could care less about the holiday. But who is to say that those love starved curmudgeons don’t deserve love too? Showcasing the dark side of love, these cards by Daft Squirrel are perfect for …
William S. Burroughs Turns 100 at Munch Gallery.
Had William Seward Burroughs lived, he would be celebrating his 100th birthday this week. But let’s not get caught up in the couldas and wouldas, we are happy to find out that Munch Gallery will be celebrating the writer’s legacy by holding a special 24 hour reading. Starring Marshall Weber (who has been doing these specific types of marathon readings …
Guess x Marie Claire Celebrate Valentine’s Day.
Join Guess, Marie Claire, and DJ Jamieson Hill for a pre-Valentine’s Day soiree on 5th Avenue! Attendees will be able get the scoop on their love life through fortune teller readings and can also make memories in the cozy sweetheart photobooth for two! Festivities take place Wednesday February 5th from 6-9pm. Follow the instructions above to RSVP! Hurry, the list …
More Than a Few Scribbles.
Possessing an artful grotesqueness and Picasso-esque deconstructionism, Sam Whalen‘s work is uninhibited and tactfully reckless. Whalen’s pieces may seem erratic scribbles without purpose or guidance, but further examination of reveals intricate details and layers of abstract portraiture. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, …
Manready. | Golden Axe.
ehold! The Golden Axe by Manready. Marvel at its exquisite craftsmanship. Cower in the wake of its bloodthirsty opulence. Sporting a gold dipped axe head and 33″ hickory handle, the Gold Axe is an extravagant take on a traditional cutting tool that has been around for centuries. Although the axe isn’t necessarily made for traditional, it makes for an intriguing visual …
Outdoor Simplicity.
With all the cold weather as of late, the concept of outdoor furniture shopping seems farfetched and outright insane; but, just in case you forgot, insanity is our brand and we embrace it with every article written–especially this one. The Lancaster Outdoor Table and Bench by Kagu Studio are minimalistic pieces that are capable of accenting any backyard or patio. Sporting …
You, The Matador.
Inspired by the juxtaposition of the animalistic and the cultivated, Smith/Grey‘s BULL & ROSES collection is an uncouthly chic line of jewelry that swings a conceptual sledgehammer with utmost grace and poise. Their Bull & Roses Knuckleduster is a definite must-have for the upcoming spring season. “[The line is] loosely based on the tradition of decorating cattle during the ‘Almabtrieb’ in the …
Scream for Love (and Warmth).
D-Wayne‘s remix of Natali Yura‘s breakthrough hit, “Scream For Love,” has been keeping us very warm as of late. The driving rhythm and simmering energy makes the low temps almost bearable. Yura, who made a huge splash with “Scream for Love” last year, is certainly an artist to watch for 2014. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that …
Weirdrobe Changes.
Multifaceted artist Elena Stonaker possesses an intricate quirk that seems almost impossible to manifest in a physical form. But, nonetheless, Stonaker’s Wearables does just that, materializing a hodgepodge of colors, patterns, and surrealistic imagery. 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 …
This.
We dropped in on Maciej Ratajski looking for new work and found This. Displaying a consist knack for typography, Ratajski once again cuts artistic pretension down at the knees with matter of factly quips and sarcastic reiterations. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational …
Hello, Moto.
The Patella Brothers‘ Moto is a mixed media series that uses paint and photography to create the oxymoronic illusion of stationary motion. 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
Gather Around Everyone.
Pornography isn’t exactly something that you can gather around and watch with your loved ones–at least not the ones that are blood related. Addressing the disconnect between family and pornography, Brian Steinhoff‘s Porn for the Whole Family is a risque series that attempts to make porn safe for family consumption through artistic censorship. Porn for the Whole Family features adult figures in compromising …
Hues of Litter.
Colorful Trash is an ingenious series by André Britz that cleverly repurposes that which is universally frowned upon–beach trash. Using the plastic litter that he found during his beach vacay, Britz organized the pieces by color to make a beautiful fragmented gradient of trash. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and …
Animal Instincts.
Based in Copenhagen, illustrator Sine Jensen presents a humorous series that takes creative license with human anatomy. Animals features fashionable human bodies topped with heads from various species such a parrot, a lion, an ant and more. The series is done in collaboration with Ironflag. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and …
Woodgrain Alloy.
Hilla Shamia‘s popular Wood Casting series is a brilliant marriage of wood and aluminum in the form of furniture. Using a tree log, Shamia pours molten aluminum into the crack and crevasses of the log, creating an interesting dialog between the vulnerable durability of the wood and the stoic resilience of the aluminum. If you’re interesting in purchasing one of these …
That Goes in the Pile.
A gallimaufry of color and patterns, Merijn Hos‘ point collages are artistically upbeat and vividly confusing. In the pieces, Hos piles on color after color, pattern after pattern, to make a triangular “mess” that busies the eye. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational …
You Know You Wanna.
MØ continues to build buzz for her upcoming debut album, No Mythologies To Follow. The singer released spanking new visuals for the single, “Don’t Wanna Dance.” The video is filled with a smoky haze and background demolition that make it both industrial and somewhat surreal. No Mythologies To Follow is due out March 14th. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication …
The Disappearance of the Black Box.
Although Cesar Del Valle‘s Cube is a part of a greater project, it really manages to stand out in terms of dimensional appeal. Created to the tune of dissolution, Del Valle captures an artful decay through the process of deterioration. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, …
Wavy.
This week is the last week to check out Wave (2014) at Nicelle Beauchene Gallery. Created by Sarah Crowner, the installation is her third solo show at Nicelle Beauchene and will be on display until February 2nd. Be sure to stop by! Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a …
Deep Space.
Lili Xie‘s WHITE SPACE Part 2 is a clever project that deconstructs the visuals of language. Inspired by Mallamé’s poem Un Coup de Dés Jamais N’Abolira le Hasard, WHITE SPACE features an embossed version of the poem that becomes visible when the light hits it. The project seeks to ‘eradicate the form,’ resulting in an ‘alphabet of stars.’ Also, check out WHITE SPACE Part 1. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch …
What a Drag.
The Emperor of Antarctica, otherwise known as Christian Zander, creates a series of happy accidents in What a Drag. The project is brief but results are outstanding. 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. …