Greetings to the people of Earth.
I've always wanted to say that! Now that I did, I can now get on with other things.
I'm a science fiction writer (not famous yet) born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. I've lived in the Czech Republic and Germany, and though I am currently back in Chicago, much of my heart remains in the Czech Republic. Maybe it's the beer. Or the bread. I hope to live in Moscow soon, as a big portion of my heart already resides there. I've had an interest in science fiction since an early age and will probably maintain that interest for the rest of my life. I love SF, and anything else that embraces the spirit of discovery...or anything that chafes against the arbitrary boundaries of "conformity."Â
I discovered Renderosity a couple of years back when I was browsing the internet, looking for cool images to spark my imagination during a period of writer's block. It wasn't a serious block, but I needed something to make me ask the sorts of questions that I always ask before settling down to craft a short story or novella. Since that time, I've written quite a lot and I've begun to post photographs and other visual works that I created here...partially because I love the Renderosity community in general, and partially because the images and text-snippets that I have contributed here are something of an ongoing journal. I'm incredibly lazy when it comes to journal keeping, and so posting picures of particular significance actually helps me to remember the things I want to remembe, without having to eat into my fiction writing time by writing non fiction. Well, at least that's my excuse and I am sticking with it.
I entered into the field of photography totally by accident; I'd always been interested in capturing small stories, but it wasn't until my journey to Europe that I began to consciously seek out tableaus that imply stories in progress. As a result of that, my writing is growing in unexpected directions, and I look forward to becoming more and more active here, and in other artistic/publishing fields.
For those looking at my gallery, enjoy it and feel free to leave comments and sitemail! Good day to all!
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Comments (18)
elfin14doaks
They did have a lot of interesting artwork back in the day. Nice shot.
bimm3d
wonderful photo!!!!
geirla
Cool picture! Yep, the future ain't what it used to be.
beachzz
Your story, for some strange, odd, surreal reason, makes me think of "The Jetsons". Nothing remotely resemble them, but it's the concept of that idealistic idea of the future. Push a button and VOILA!! dinner is served. Push another and the dishes are done. Guess you could push a button for just about anything. So, yes, I get exactly what you mean. The lucite sandals, though--no way--I refuse to give up my flip flops!!
Roxam
back to the future in the sleek geometry simplicity of the species savage lines...fine photograph, beautiful light and shadows...a lot of symbolism to explore
auntietk
If I had to live with only one architectural style for the rest of my life, it would be Art Deco. For whatever reason, it really speaks to me. This is great stuff!
durleybeachbum
You know, I never noticed the lightening before! But you'rs right, how interesting! I love this period, and in the eclectic mix of styles in my house I have a Deco piano (with green 'black' notes), and several mirrors with deco leanings. It is fascinating how different nations interpreted the style in their own way, and Chicago has always seemed to me (rightly or wrongly) to have a seriously brutal feel to its buildings of this period. I really love your photo, the light is just right to bring out the bas-relief, without losing the warmth of the stone.
Rainbowgirl
As always a beautiful (beautiful?) photo combined with a most thought provoking text, perfectly written: Chipka!
aguirre
You've nailed it, he's simply adorable. Just like Heylandt Schickelgruber and Maledetto Bertoni. Perfect symbiosis of text and image.
photostar
Great capture of this period artwork, Chip. The Art Deco styling is one of my favorite eras...design, furniture and everything else it heralds. Thanks for sharing.
tamburro
Excellent photo!!!!
romanceworks
I like art deco. Things were cleaner back then, less complicated, with comic book characters and comic book ideals. Great capture and words to match. CC
ladyraven23452
love it
MrsRatbag
Oh yes, my favorite style too; wonderful stuff!
elfin12u
For some reason, this reminds me of the "Monster Magnet" we had as kids. I think they made them way stronger than necessary, especially for something that was meant to be a toy. I remember my younger brother trying his out on the refrigerator, and the dents it put into the door once it was close enough to the metal, actually slamming to it noisily. We couldn't pull it off, and had to wait until my dad got home in order to remove the thing,....which was also at the moment the dents were discovered. Sorry, didn't mean to get carried so far away. I've always loved art deco, and have seen this in Chicago, just never associated it with that style and period. My head is so filled with trivial knowledge, and I am yet so uninformed. On the bright side, I am aware of this now, and the knowledge of such will happily fill another of my ever diminishing brain cells. This is a cool shot, it really shows off the depth well. Thanks much for the share, my apologies for the ramble.
nikolais
Chip, most prophetic! Seems this is what we are all gradually turning into. I like the light on the capture,too.
CoreyBlack
WOW! How Flash Gordon! This speaks of robust, Roaring-Twenties America, before the bottom fell out into the Great Depression. I love the idea that there was once a feeling of artistic creation about something as utilitarian as a building. People seemed more human back then. The whole idea of "Why not put ornate detail in this space?" "Why not put giant fins on the backs of cars?" We've lost something, and it's probably a part of the reason why Modern America is such a depressing place to live. In our quest for the ever more efficient way to make as much money as possible off the next gadget, we seem to have cooked all of the flavor out of life. Love the narrative, especially the part about skiing with lightening bolts, which is exactly what this picture looks like. Nice capture, and it's good that you noticed this all-too-easily missed gem.
jif3d
I kinda get a Gibson-esque 1984/Time machine feel, when I first saw this. Very art-deco art...er, that sounds a bit weird, but I hope you know what I mean ? Nicely captured & ~Cheers~