Standing Around Looking Funny. 2nd
Posted at 3:39 am February

Every once and a while the random email comes trickling in and I get to be a part of a project based around an idea I can really get behind.  The Culture of Creativity is one of those projects.

The man behind the words looking like a fool. Photographed by Rog Walker.

When Suhaly asked me if I would like to be photographed for a “creative campaign” I pretty much had absolutely no idea what she was talking about.  After trading a few more emails back and fourth, I began to grasp what Suhaly and Rog Walker, the minds behind the Culture of Creativity, were attempting to create.  Take a click over to the site and take a look for yourself, more or less you’re dealing with a beautifully designed visual dictionary of inspiration.  The site features blokes who are out and about delving into various creative endeavors.  Everyone from rappers to directors and back again.  These characters are captured forever in one eternal representation of their personality in a portrait shot by Rog on a stark white background.  Allowing the person to shine, snarl, hide, or look goofy (see above) in representation of the unique personality that lays within each person featured.

Everything I just said is a mouthful for sure, but just ignore the never ending flow of verbiage emitting from my keyboard and let the C8 site guide you through their vision.  It’s worth your time.  Best news is that it’s still being developed so it will only be getting better.  That means click that Bookmark tag like your life depended on it.

“Chuck English” of the Cool Kids, “Vashtie”, and “CJ Something” for Culture of Creativity.

Side note that must be stated: I have been looking for an excuse to wear that Malcolm-X shirt for years.  Literally…years.  I’ve had it hanging in the back of my closet for as long as I can remember.  I sat, laying in wait for the perfect opportunity for Malcolm and I to set ourselves upon the universe when Rog and Suhaly gifted me with a most extraordinary opportunity to let Malcolm shine in all of the glory he deserves.  You simply can’t even hope to compete with those vintage all over print tees from the 80’s – early 90’s.  I don’t even think screen printers can approach that sort of work these days.  It’s a lost art like shadow boxing.

Demetri and Ellington have been making fun of me wearing that shirt for somewhere around two years now, and I am happy to say that Malcolm is not going anywhere.  If I had to pick my most favorite t-shirt in my entire collection of crew-neck collared creations, than Malcolm X takes the prize easily.  Even over the shirts I’ve made, Malcolm reigns supreme.  That is all.  Felt the need for that to be stated.

At any rate, enormous shouts to the folks over at Culture of Creativity.  Go check out the pictures I have up there and the brief words and hopefully you come across something you like.  More projects like these!

Stay Safe-Phil.

 
14 Responses to “Standing Around Looking Funny.”
 
J-phresh Says: 2nd February at 4:57 AM

PHIL YET ANOTHER DOPE POST…THAT MALCOM-X T-SHIRT GOES HARDER THAN RUN-DMC PLAYING ON A OLD VINTAGE BOOMBOX IN THE SUMMER TIME HAHAHA……HEY PHIL ANY HAITI RELIEF TEES DROPPING AGAIN?

 
Chuck-o Says: 2nd February at 7:47 AM

Once again you put me up on something I will book mark–Just checked it out! Man I love how our generation seems to be in control of the net now and since the net is the biggest media source today its good to see. Anyway Im with your homies—I hate that shirt lol its okay but! Also if you dont mind checking out this incredible hip hop artist I just done a review of his new lp and if you love J Dilla, Nas, Or just true hip hop—you will love his music. Download the track for free—Anyways nice post. And big ups to COC for making me laugh—meaning I was able to actual see you in that crazy shirt!
Stay Supa Dupa Fresh!
All Day, Everyday.
Chuck-o

 
Sean Says: 2nd February at 9:50 AM

That’s pretty dope, lovin’ the Malcolm X shirt…By any means…

 
Jonathan Says: 2nd February at 9:54 AM

yo…lol i have a very similar malcom x tee and rocked it with my goodwood jesus piece amongst other beads and my alien skully like last weekend..this is so crazy..great minds think alike my friend. 1 thing i love about the malcom x tee that i have is the amount of detail with all the colors..its mind boggling how they screen printed it.
stay up my brother
bless

 
Phil (LochNess) Says: 2nd February at 10:41 AM

J-Phresh: Yes sir, there are more Haiti relief tee’s on the way. End of this week hopefully I’ll have another post about those up.

Chuck-o: You’re off your rocker sir! Even my brethren admit that Malcom is one of the greatest shirts to grace the face of the Earth. Haha.

Sean: No doubt sir. Appreciated.

Jonathan: Well played sir, well played.

 
ShogunTravis Says: 2nd February at 3:20 PM

Good stuff. Makes me wanna go out and shoot some portraits

 
lex Says: 3rd February at 12:23 AM

Got My Shirt And Beanie Today Perfect Timing For This Lil Jersey Snow Fall We Having… But The Product Are Great Good Looks Phil
Thanks For Helpin Me “Keep It Funky!”

 
Julian Says: 3rd February at 2:03 AM

Phil man, to say the least, I’m a fan.
I dig what you’re doing and how you’re making your own way. I’m a young guy, about to be 20 in march, that runs a small blog network (www.thesyndicateblognetwork.com), goes to school, and works pretty much full time. I threw you some shine on my sites both http://www.thecasualelite.net and http://www.jetfuelabusers.net because i felt like you represent exactly what we represent. Our aim is to become the muse of our generation for whats cool & what really matters. We want to be the voice for everyone in our demographic, and people like you inspire us man. So I just wanted to let you know that you got some brothers over at Jet Fuel Abusers no doubt. Hopefully you check out both sites as well and id love for you to get back at me man.

Julian, of The Casual Elite and Jet Fuel Abusers

 
chris Says: 3rd February at 11:11 AM

the cre8iv website is fresh. i really like the webdesign and the photos. thank you for sharing. looking forward for the haiti relief T! hopefully this time i’ll be able to grab one.

 
Hart Says: 3rd February at 12:50 PM

Congrats bruh, the website and portraits seem pretty swell.
Looking forward to the continued growth of Culture of Creativity–added it to the Favorites.

On a random side note: You ever learn more on that mysterious Blake Isley fella? “Locomotion” is still getting plays in my iTunes.

 
Geuris Says: 3rd February at 10:55 PM

I got my haiti relief t-shirt and it looks awesome! Thanks Phil!

 
Suhaly B. (culture of creativity) Says: 6th February at 3:53 PM

Dope, as is always expected

C

 
Worker Says: 12th February at 1:58 AM

Hello,
theawardtour.com to GoogleReader!
Thanks
Worker

 
sikadis Says: 19th February at 6:58 PM

i will never ever go through dis shit again!! My son will have to go to the mall and get his shit!! Dis is just madness!! AND…they not all that anyway!! Thank God I saved $48.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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