Pike Place Market: Part 1

A staple of the Seattle scene, Pike Place Market is where you go to rub shoulders with locals and tourists looking to pick up fresh produce, flowers, crafts, seafood, and a little bit of everything in between. This was by far the busiest location we visited on our road trip of the Northwest, but it was also one of the most visually stimulating. 

Everywhere we looked there was something go on. Almost immediately after entering the market, Mike and I each bought a bag of dried apple slices which really hit the spot. From there we wandered down the main drag stopping to look at pictures, stopping to take pictures, and generally just get lost in the energy of the market. Closer to the waterfront there were more characters to see and cool shops to explore. It was a great way to spend the afternoon, and we had a lot of fun winging it.

Starbucks #1 at Pike Place Market - this is where it all began.

SEXSE at Medalta: Behind the Scenes

There are so many cool things happening with Medalta's artists in residence these days. SEXSE, which stands for Southeast by Southeast, is the name of the latest project I'm working on, featuring several Southeast Asian artists - Vipoo Srivilasa, Thomas Cheong, Krisaya Luenganantakul, Teo Huey Min, and Boon Kiat (James) Seet - and their short term residency here in Southeast Alberta.

Vipoo's spoons depicting the current artists in residence.

Much like the 3D printer video I did for Medalta this spring, this latest project has been an eye opening experience surrounding a variety of creative styles and experiments. In speaking with the artists it's been really interesting to see their work in progress, and document a part of the process that outsiders don't usually see. 

In addition to their main projects, the artists even took to competitive spoon making for an extra challenge. Collaborative ideas like this are what make the residency so special. I joined the group for a pancake breakfast on Sunday, and it's easy to see how the group becomes like a family while they're here. I can't wait to see how this video pans out. Much like the artists who are experimenting with their work, I'm also really excited to sculpt my story from the hours of raw footage I've shot this month.