Bjorn Melhus on Playa?

Bjorn Melhus was an artist featured in an installation called "the fusebox" on the fourth floor of the Denver Art Museum's north building. Melhus, a Norwegian-German (??), among many things, makes quirky short films with voiceover samples from classic american tv and cinema and he often plays most of the characters himself. On display at the fusebox was "deadly storms," a parody of broadcast news and a series of sci-fi shorts that included samples from the original Star Trek series. The films were a total riot and a bit creepy. Neither are on display now as the space has been given to the upcoming temporary exhibit "Embrace." Why am I telling you this now? Because I'm a terrible blogger, that's why. Nonetheless, while browsing his website I came across a short film that appears to have been filmed, in part, in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada. For those unfamaliar in the region, it's the site of the annual Burning Man festival. Fellow participants, tell me what you think.

www.melhus.de

click on "work," then "film & video," then "auto center drive" and watch clip 3/3

sorry no direct link, the site is all flash and I wasn't able to embed the video here.

I kissed a beautiful woman tonight

Luckily, I have no readers, which means I need not apologize for having not posted in months. Really, like any other blog worth it's slag (which truly ain't worth shit), I write for myself and if someone else likes what I write then I send them a flag lapel pin or at least an HJ (out of solidarity).

Because I've whistled the warmth of a bit too much whiskey, naturally, I feel inclined (also naturally) to wax philosophic for the masses

ONE:

Go fuck yourself. You're doing both you and your handmaid a favor.


TWO:

Never underestimate the potency of Kentucky Bourbon


THREE:

Women are (or can be) primal, excessively-conscious, scared & magnificent creatures that sometimes make it awkward to enjoy a cup of joe over teevee while they're "hanging out" with your roommate at 4 in the morning.


OOH UH, UH HUH, O YEAH - FOUR:

If you meet people of worth at bars, you're probably worthless


OUCH - FIVE:

Cocks and their respective blocks come in many shapes and sizes.


SIX:

Kissing a beautiful woman is it.


SEVEN:

Loving a beautiful woman is it x 22.


EIGHT:

Your typical romantic might feel that 'times 22' pales in comparison to terms like 'a million' or "infinity' but that romantic hasn't thought it through. Imagine earning twice what you earn now. Okay, now do that eleven times. 'Times 22' is a fuck load.


NINE:

Lies can be powerful motivators.


TEN:

You are what you wear. Seriously. Wear different shit and you'll see.