Now based on the magical island
of Bali in Indonesia
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Using a wide range of media and techniques to explore my fascination for creativity, I have worked in many fields from fine art, graphic design, web design, animation, 3d modelling, visualization, product design, HCI, UX, user interface design. Before moving to Bali, I was Director of Research and Development at Jawbone. I now work mainly on product design focused on sustainability. I ran a lecture series in London at Tate Modern on computer graphics under my company Supernatural and continue to work on speech writing and presentation development. I currently use this site as a portfolio of recent projects and concepts and also home to my blog where I discuss ideas, news and areas of this great wide world that pique my diverse interests ...and yes, my real name is zissou.

Sustainability

Since moving to Bali in 2010 I have become far more deeply involved in sustainable thinking and design. I have built a bamboo home in the jungle, grow a wide range of fruit and vegetables and make a concerted effort to become more aware and considerate of nature and it's vital role in allowing us to live on this planet. To this end, should you have a creative project you feel could advance this type of neo-realism and are looking for creative assistance, you can contact me via the link above.
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Craft no longer creative

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) in the UK has just issued its paper for consultation on classifying and measuring the creative industries in April. This new paper proposes the removal of ‘crafts’ as a recognised category within the creative industries. Read on…

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The modern Chinese landscape

Take a few steps back or perhaps just squint your eyes and these images by artist Yao Lu might resemble traditional Chinese landscape paintings of cliffs, waterfalls, and mountains. Look a bit closer and your perspective may change. Read on…

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Noguchi with Undine

Isamu Noguchi with Undine (Nadja), 1925. Read on…

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Carlos’ studio

I had the rare delight to visit an artists studio this weekend. Read on…

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Tzu – sneak peek

It’s been a long time coming Read on…

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Instructions

Read instructions before use. Read on…

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Bonsai

One of my favorite traditions to come from Japan (technically, with origins in China) is the art of Bonsai growing.  Read on…

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Skeleton – sneak peek

Been working on some malevolent forms for an album cover Read on…

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Why art matters

Eloquent speech by writer, film-maker Shamim Sarif on why art, or more accurately, independent thought matters.

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You’re My Type

Private View tonight of a group show around the theme of typography at Deus in Canggu, Bali tonight Read on…

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Chad Whys

Nice series by Artist Chad Whys Read on…

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Venice Biennale

Catching up with the world of western contemporary art can often be an adventure fraught with disappointment for me Read on…