Kwick Love Aftermath

Kwick Love was a success last weekend, but MAN did it go by fast. How apropos. The festival itself was a bit mad, but our little exhibition was a bit off the beaten path, so I tended to stay around the space to avoid the mad drunken crowds. Is uncontrollable drunkenness now a prerequisite for art appreciation?

And look! We even got some press! 

Thanks to Leo Cohen the curator for doing such a great job. Here are some lovely photos of the lovely exhibition.

Some installation shots of my film,  Daddy.

 The work of Anna Louise Hale, Haruka Hashiguchi and Jame Frederick Boman

 Leo Cohen, Sydney Southam and Henry Mackay-Bull

 Leo Cohen. Alison Thomson, Patricia Delgado, Babette Semmer and Lucia Rivero.

 James Frederick Boman

 James Frederick Boman watching Patricia Delgado's work.

 And finally, little Sydney at 2 years old.

If you didn't get a chance to see the exhibition, I will be exhibiting my film as part of MillingtonMarriott's Film Series Open, screening from August 15-21 at New Gallery Peckham. Facebook invite HERE!

Winkball Interview

Winkball was the official sponsor for our degree show. This is a website that aspires to be a social networking site, but with videos. They interviewed me a few days before the show opened.

Private View Proof

Last night was the CSM BA Fine Art Degree show. It was awesome. Not only was I blown away by the quality of the work, but my fabulous mother was in attendance. After the post-show party at Foundation bar in Covent Garden, we ended the night dancing our faces off at the Joiners Arms. Pretty sure I turned a gay man straight. My dress was that hot. Arting is super duper fun!

The show runs until June 23, 12-8. Also, pretty sure the last photo of my Mum and John is THE BEST THING I HAVE EVER SEEN!

The Calm Before the Storm

My Degree show at opens on June 17. I have to be done installing everything by Tuesday at 5 or I am toast. I have a lot to do.

I am showing video and audio pieces. It will be super duper. So come. Here is the invite.

Frenchy French Bloggy Blog

YAOAY was recently interviewed for a french blog called whothefuckareu.wordpress.com. It's pretty funny. You should probably read it. Don't worry it's in English. So click the link


In other news, I think I am getting strep throat. And remember how I broke my nose? Well, it is slowly collapsing in on itself a la Michael Jackson. Fuck.


Ok, gotta go eat some lasagna and get ready for our gig. 9 pm at the Relentless Garage.

Dandy Bandy Interview

YAOAY has been interviewed. Click the pic to read.

I wish they had included my Pia quote. They didn't, so I will include it here:

"Rap music is all the same. It's all, 'Back your booty up onto my Manhood and gimme some diamonds!'" - Pia Shandel

My Brother is Principal Tater

My brother, the illustrious Milo Shandel, just so happens to play a dim witted high school principal on a Canadian tv show called Mr Young. Until recently, I hadn't been able to see any episodes, but the premiere episode was just posted on Youtube!

Unsurprisingly, I find this program aimed at CHILDREN to be absolutely hilarious. Seriously. Slapstick gold.

You And Others Around You

A few weeks ago I started singing and playing keys with this band. We are Dan Robinski, Hoey, me and JAAAAAHRN. So far so good.

 photos by Roro Charnel

 John plays the Drums. Hoey plays the bass. Dan sings and guitars and writes the songs. And I sing back up and plunk on a few keys. Sounds like...post punk funk? A little joy division, a little talking heads...fun. Have a listen, folks.

We have a gig this thursday at 93 feet east, 8 pm. You should TOTALLY rsvp on facebook. And if you can't make it Thursday, we are playing again on February 26 at Servant Jazz Quarters in Dalston. Come!

And now, I present to you....Dan Robinski....

Dearly Beloved Rock Out

I watched Dearly Beloved (awesome band) open for My Chemical Romance (terrible band) at Sound Academy in Toronto in December. They rocked. Couldn't be prouder of my friends.

The crowd was insane. I am pretty sure the people right at the front of the barriers were getting their ribs crushed. Some of the kids had been waiting outside in sub zero temperatures for HOURS to see the bands. A bit insane, but cool for the musicians nonetheless. And I got to drink as much sprite as I wanted in the band room.