Estée Ochoa : Words, Photo, Film

Don’t Go Empty-Handed: 5 Quick + Easy Conscious Gift Ideas

By Estée, on November 21st, 2012

The holiday season is in full swing so let the parties begin. Tis the season when guests come by the dozen, carrying bottles of wine as tokens of their appreciation.

These days I rarely drink and almost never suggest going out for drinks. Los Angeles is a sprawling metropolitan and LAPD has a special enforcement team with only . . . → Read More: Don’t Go Empty-Handed: 5 Quick + Easy Conscious Gift Ideas

The Day of the Dead: Eternal Life

By Estée, on November 1st, 2012

Most people view death as the end of life, natives view it as the continuation of life. Instead of fearing death, indigenous cultures embrace it. To the Aztecs, life was a dream and only in death did they awake. Dias De Los Muertos or The Day of the Dead, is actually an important and honorable holiday . . . → Read More: The Day of the Dead: Eternal Life

Kubrick Life Restrospective Opens @ LACMA

By Estée, on October 31st, 2012

Stanley Kubrick films have always been a part of my creative anima. His intensity and symmetry are deep, subconscious, and penetrating. His characters are psychologically born from vanity, frailty, the supernatural and despair. Every frame is a perfect painting, and his horror is terrifying.

You feel Kubrick in his films. There is perfection in every detail – . . . → Read More: Kubrick Life Restrospective Opens @ LACMA

Celebrating the Art of Resistance with Tom Morello

By Estée, on October 23rd, 2012

Tom Morello and Wayne Kramer © Estée Ochoa

The Center for the Study of Political Graphics recently hosted its 2012 Annual Party Auction and “Art is a Hammer” Award Ceremony. With over 75,000 posters, the CSPG archive is the largest collection of Post World War II graphics in the United States. The Center for the Study of Political Graphics (CSPG) collects, preserves, and exhibits . . . → Read More: Celebrating the Art of Resistance with Tom Morello

Rolnik’s Inter-Views @ Curio Gallery

By Estée, on October 9th, 2012

Art writer and emerging curator, Daniel Rolnik was approached by Ann Faith Nicholls of Curio Art, to curate her early fall show entitled, Inter-Views. The show opened Saturday, October 6th and is a stimulating, multi-media group exhibition of mostly small, affordable works.

Nicholls explained Rolnik as an exciting choice because of his deep passion and intoxicating love . . . → Read More: Rolnik’s Inter-Views @ Curio Gallery

Runway Style File: Spring ’13

By Estée, on October 8th, 2012

Spring 2012 Designer collections are exciting and alive as we see the rise of the Chinese supermodel on the runway. Cuts and styles intersect this season with a broad array of innovations. Veronique Branquinho’s exaggerated armhole short sleeve, Chanel’s hulu hoop bag and a neon ready-set rave palette, make it almost impossible to not love at . . . → Read More: Runway Style File: Spring ’13

Runway Style File Part 2: Spring ’13

By Estée, on October 7th, 2012

ETRO explodes with color and describes spring perfectly. The soft flowing fabrics and rounded edges are like flowers blossoming. Make an inspiring entrance in this collection. Liu Wen looks exquisite. The Chinese supermodel is a cultural compliment to the runway – whose look bridges traditional Asian inspirations with the modern classic woman.

Etro

ThreeAsFour‘s rounded hems . . . → Read More: Runway Style File Part 2: Spring ’13

Special Delivery Graffiti Museum

By Estée, on September 26th, 2012

At the end of September, the Special Delivery “Graffiti Museum” will become street art history. Contractors will begin to sandblast the 50,000 square foot Berkeley warehouse, erasing all traces of the infamous underground art gallery.

Street artists from along the Pacific Coast migrated to Berkeley for the underground invitational event curated by Endless Canvas. On Saturday, September . . . → Read More: Special Delivery Graffiti Museum

The Color of Phytonutrients

By Estée, on September 11th, 2012

The nutritional value of phytonutrients is one of the main reasons why the USDA’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends consumption of at least five cups of fruits and vegetables and three ounces of whole grain foods every day. On average, Americans eat less than half of the these amounts and are lacking in their intake of . . . → Read More: The Color of Phytonutrients

In Color: Pantone’s Fashion + Home Brand

By Estée, on September 11th, 2012

The PANTONE® name is known worldwide as the standard language for color communication. In 1963, Pantone created an innovative system of identifying, matching and communicating colors to solve the problems associated with producing accurate color matches in the graphic arts community.

Since then, Pantone has expanded its color matching system concept to other color-critical industries, including digital . . . → Read More: In Color: Pantone’s Fashion + Home Brand

Spiritual Graffiti: Werc Alvarez’ Mythograff

By Estée, on August 27th, 2012

Do you believe in magic? I certainly do. Magic happens all the time. Sometimes we call it a “miracle” and other times, “luck.” It can be a shared feeling or it can be a ritual, never-the-less magic evokes the supernatural, and I could not pass up the opportunity to soak it up in Werc Alvarez’s new . . . → Read More: Spiritual Graffiti: Werc Alvarez’ Mythograff

Whole Foods: Raw and UnProcessed Music

By Estée, on August 14th, 2012

Do you rock out, when you clock out? Whole Foods Market is giving their musically talented team members an opportunity to let their music be heard. Out of hundreds of submissions, a panel of peers selected ten finalists in Raw and Unprocessed, Whole Foods Market’s Team Member Music Project.

The selection consists of a wide variety including . . . → Read More: Whole Foods: Raw and UnProcessed Music

Sharing Economy: 10 Sites To Maximize Your Social Capital

By Estée, on August 6th, 2012

What is it that brings people together? What is it that allows us to be so different and unique and at the same time have so much in common? Regardless of geographical differences, everyone in this world share all the same basic needs; shelter, food, work and community.

“Social capital” is a term that describes the expected . . . → Read More: Sharing Economy: 10 Sites To Maximize Your Social Capital

Perform Chinatown 2012: Performance Art x Public Witness

By Estée, on July 30th, 2012

Alise Spinella, 942 1/2 CK Road, © Estée Ochoa

Perform Chinatown (formerly titled Perform! Now!), is a one-night festival of performance art that takes place in Chinatown, Los Angeles. For those of you who are not familiar with performance art, it is, in essence, an art form where the artist mostly uses themselves as the medium of their art. It is a bold, provocative and . . . → Read More: Perform Chinatown 2012: Performance Art x Public Witness

Costume in Art: Os Gémeos Textile Design

By Estée, on June 11th, 2012

I use to look to the streets for style inspiration. These days I am finding it in art. Brazilian twins, Os Gemeos are brilliant muralists in skill and sentiment however their character wardrobe choices embody a rich sophistication that parallels all my favorite fashion authorities. When it comes to lush eclectic flavor wardrobe can express spirit . . . → Read More: Costume in Art: Os Gémeos Textile Design

Venus Transit’s Cosmic Energy Streams into Human Consciousness

By Estée, on June 3rd, 2012

June 6th, 2012 marks the completion of the Transit of Venus – a time when planet Venus crosses over the face of the Sun and we, as a civilization, are lucky enough to witness this rare occurrence that only takes place every 110 – 130 years.

Mike D’s Transmissions LA: AV Club

By Estée, on April 27th, 2012

Art is a language and is the fastest form of communication. Art is everywhere, in everything we look at. It is powerful, and more and more corporations are trying to plug into it. Rather than labeling or differentiating progressive creatives as “avant-garde,” Mercedes Benz created a project and digital interview magazine that documents personal views on . . . → Read More: Mike D’s Transmissions LA: AV Club

Zimmerman’s Organic Glass @ Duke & Duke

By Estée, on April 16th, 2012

Master glassblower Jeff Zimmerman (R 20th Century) is currently showing his most recent collection of biomorphic lighting and sculpture. Zimmerman is a top tier artist in his medium and Duke & Duke gallery in West Hollywood, just down the street from Urth Café, is the perfect showcase for his installation. My personal favorites were the pool of illuminated Milk . . . → Read More: Zimmerman’s Organic Glass @ Duke & Duke

The Magic in Cuyo Jewelry

By Estée, on April 5th, 2012

I recently caught up with sister-soldier Tamika Rivera at her home in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. She explained how her spirituality has led her into designing Cuyo jewerly and described the concurrent blessings at work with Gahaya Links. Rivera also shared the prosperous happenings and healing powers that come from her creations.

Designer Tamika Rivera

Rivera is a tall . . . → Read More: The Magic in Cuyo Jewelry

Armory Show 2012: Contemporary

By Estée, on March 23rd, 2012

The invitation-only component of the Armory Show, Armory Focus, turned it’s attention to the robust arts community of the Nordic countries for it’s third edition. Armory Focus:The Nordic Countries featured 19 of the most exciting galleries from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Iceland. It was no surprise to catch Icelandic goddess and music icon Bjork, . . . → Read More: Armory Show 2012: Contemporary

Armory Show 2012: Modern

By Estée, on March 22nd, 2012

Wetterling Galllery, Doug and Mike Starn

The Armory Show is the most important annual international American art fair. More than 60, 000 visitors attended this year’s fourteenth edition of the fair, as 228 exhibitors participated in the dynamic event that took place at Piers 92 and 94 earlier this month, in New York City.

The global market was well represented. In total, 157 . . . → Read More: Armory Show 2012: Modern

F/ W ’12 Collection Favorites Pt. 2

By Estée, on March 2nd, 2012

Part Two of collection favorites from Fall / Winter 2012 designer runway shows. Let’s recap: Lots of capes, caplets and small wraps. Many hues of dirty yellow were incorporated into neutral palates and the colorful collections are extremely bold and bright – good pieces in a broad price range. Ankle and capri length pants open a . . . → Read More: F/ W ’12 Collection Favorites Pt. 2

F/ W ’12 Collection Favorites Pt. 1

By Estée, on March 2nd, 2012

The designer fashion shows for Fall / Winter 2012 are as usual, an eye full of style inspiration. Thank goodness for Style.com and their fashion show index. A slideshow on my computer can never compete with the energy and glamor of the catwalk but they do however, make my research a one stop pop.

High fashion is . . . → Read More: F/ W ’12 Collection Favorites Pt. 1

My Memories of Working with Whitney

By Estée, on February 13th, 2012

The passing of Whitney Houston has me feeling a very specific melancholy. What Whitney brought to the table is far more important than just a powerful voice. Whitney was the first female black “pop” superstar. She broke open that door – the one that labels black entertainers “urban,” or “soul,” and conditions society to perpetuate categories . . . → Read More: My Memories of Working with Whitney

The Power of Kate Crash

By Estée, on February 2nd, 2012

Kate Crash is one of a kind! If your looking to catch a gig that is every bit entertaining and fun as it is good music, then Crash fits the bill. Crash is like a splice of Ziggy Stardust and Harajuki cosplay fused with the fierceness of Joan Jett and inspired by the performance of Iggy Pop. . . . → Read More: The Power of Kate Crash

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