Midori Snyder's Blog, page 73

The Zenchilada: Food, Art, and Fiction

Here's another one of those fabulous Kickstarter projects** that deserves support from anyone who welcomes the mix of short fiction, art, and food -- glorious food from around the world happily conjoined in one sumptuous magazine. A feast for the...

Ukranian Illustrator Vladislav Erko: Playing Cards And Fairy Tales

I am swooning at these exquisite and detailed playing cards created by Vladislav Erko, a Ukranian illustrator noted for his equally beautiful and lush work in children's fairy tale books. Each card reflects a careful study of Ukrainian costumes as...

The Illuminated Origin Of The Species: Kelly Houle

Here's another project from Kickstarter that deserves some attention (and perhaps a well deserved donation) -- especially from calligraphers, artists, naturalists, and anyone who can marvel at what a beauty this project will be when it is finished. Phoenix artist...

John Turturro And Italo Calvino: Italian Folktales On The Stage And On Film

Actor John Turturro has acquired the rights to create a filmed version of Italo Calvino's Italian Folktales (perhaps my all time favorite fairy tale collection). Last year, Turturro tested the waters so to speak with a new play "Fiable italiano"...

Mexican Muralists: Graffiti, Folklore, and Insects

In my post below, I mentioned three Mexican Graffiti muralists -- and wanted to add this amazing video "Imaginary Worlds" that interviews Saner (mentioned in the first post), and two other artists, Dhear and Neuzz. The three were invited to...

Mexican Muralists: Graffiti, Folklore, and Insects Collide

In my post below, I mentioned three Mexican Graffiti muralists -- and wanted to add this amazing video "Imaginary Worlds" that interviews Saner (mentioned in the first post), and two other artists, Dhear and Neuzz. The three were invited to...

Youaltepoztli: The Night Hatchet

"The strangest of all the phantasms described is, perhaps, the Youaltepoztli, literally, "the night hatchet or axe." It manifested itself by causing loud intermittent sounds resembling those produced by the blows of an axe in splitting wood. These ominous sounds...

Ofrenda on All Souls Day: Eddie and Emile

This year I will put up an ofrenda in honor of Eddie Yueh, the recently deceased husband of a good friend of mine, Maureen. I love this photo of the two of them. Eddie was a remarkable man -- a...

All Saints Day

At my confirmation I took the name of Martha -- a saint I identified with readily as she was always the first to cook for everyone, clean house for everyone, and in general, worry about everyone else. Admirable virtues to...

The Dream Before Monday Morning Awakening

Some mornings I wake convinced I have been traveling in my sleep in the pre-dawn, half alert, half asleep state, especially at the start of the week. This lovely little film feels like my Monday mornings.