Wayne Zebzda: Excerpts from ROADTRIP

Artist Wayne Zebzda was born in Connecticut, relocated to the west coast to attend the San Francisco Art Institute, and has spent the last two decades living and working on Kaua'i. The following images are excerpted from his exhibition entitled ROADTRIP, which was shown at The Contemporary Museum of Honolulu (2008), The Maui Arts and Cultural Center (2009), and Galerie 103 (2009). It is a continuously evolving series of works in a variety of media.

Caution! Magician Ahead, 2008. Digital solvent inkjet print on vinyl and aluminum.

Suit for Night Walking, 2009. 3M reflective sign material sewn on industrial cover-alls, hanger.

Watch video here.
Stop Throwing Signs, 2007-8. Road signs, D.O.T. debris.Laws of Attraction (Part One), 2007. Highway road lines (metal tape and reflective glass beads).
Neither Here Nor There, 2008. Digital solvent inkjet print on vinyl on aluminum with D.O.T. debris.
(Top, mounted on wall) Feelings, 2009. Ceramic road domes installation.

(Bottom, installation) Feel the Beat, 2009. Polyester resin ball with recycled reflective road bumps, audio soundtrack of recorded road bumps and traffic sounds.

Recording and more images here.
Gawker, 2009. Recycled damaged guard rails and solvent inkjet prints on vinyl on aluminum.
Who's Driving?, 2007. Found steering wheel, metal rust, dirt, patina.
Road Trip, 2007. Digital solvent inkjet print on vinyl and aluminum.

I Dig My New Office, 2009. Installation with desk and chair.
Suit To Disappear In, 2009. Suit, highway paint, glass beading, hanger.

Marina Noronha: "I Miss You" Ring

Brazilian designer Marina Noronha created the stainless steel "I Miss You" ring to convey the feeling of absence of someone beloved and irreplaceable. According to the designer, the title is best expressed in Portuguese as "Tenho saudades tuas." She says, "Based on the idea of a puzzle with a missing piece, I drew up a ring that was both crude and delicate, that could convey the essence of love and the bitterness of absence." Ms. Noronha's work is available through Shapeways.

Moos Tailored Basics Sweatshirt

Koen over at Moos Tailored Basics has expanded beyond custom denim. His latest creation is a classic, gray crew-neck sweatshirt. Each piece is made from U.S. organic Supima cotton, which is knitted by Toki-sen-i in Wakayama, Japan. Supplies are limited.

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Qwstion Tote

The newest piece from Qwstion. In TPU-coated cotton canvas. With top and side entry. And it converts to a backpack.

Corter Leather for Japan

Eric of Corter Leather is making these to benefit relief efforts in Japan.

Honduras Jacket by Nikolaj d’Étoiles

Swedish label Nikolaj by Nikolaj d’Étoiles offers the Honduras Jacket for spring. It's made from oil-slick cotton, a material familiar to fisherman, hunters, and sailors for its versatility and toughness. Details include a hidden placket at the front, storm flap, removable storm collar strap, and detailing in brown corduroy.

Sanders Shoes for Mandon Store

Sanders, English shoemakers since 1873, have put together a pretty interesting version of the classic derby for The Mandon Store. This edition features a crepe sole and short suede, which works well against the Goodyear-welted sole unit.

F-One | Manera: Waterman Experience

This came your way a while back, and somehow it slipped through the cracks. It's an F-One film about riding waves, but it also depicts life in The Republic of Cape Verde (a nation composed of ten islands situated 354 miles off the coast of Western Africa) as experienced by Mitu Monteiro, a world champion kitesurfer and all-around waterman.

Swims Shoes F/W 2011

Swims unveiled the newest additions to their men's shoe line. Nostalgic and classic styles serve as inspiration for these models. Each shoe, constructed from nylon and rubber, is waterproof/water resistant. Look for these in stores this coming autumn.

Stone Island: 4351 Ghost Piece, Pure Camouflage

Only whites and blacks in the S/S 2011 Ghost Pieces from Stone Island. They're calling it "the camouflage concept carried to its extremes." The complete roll-out is upcoming, but it'll be tough to top this jacket.

Sophnet 3-Layer Nylon 2-Tone Mountain Parka

This piece from Sophnet can be acquired at Haven.

Nikole Nelson for RWH

Designer Nikole Nelson, a Maui native, created a cover for the spring issue of Running With Heels Magazine that is nothing short of impressive. She built a lush bloom of flowers from over 50 pairs of deconstructed shoes. See photos below for an idea of the level of intricacy. For more details on the project, check out Ms. Nelson's blog.

A note on the publication: RWH is custom designed for the iPad; a 70-page quarterly, the interactive fashion accessory magazine features international photo shoots, editorials, interviews with designers, giveaways, and heaps more.

Kwok Hoi Chan Boxer Chair Contemporary Re-Edition

Steiner Paris has issued this new take on the original 1971 Kwok Hoi Chan Boxer Chair.

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