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Variations on the theme of re-birth

Clive Gerada is a Malta-based artist who has just published an exhibition called “Unrealized” on FaceBook

I want to share one of Clive’s pictures from the show here, as it rings a bell for us. Strikes a familiar note.

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Clive Gerada shows in “Unrealized” a series of selectively masked portraits. His credits hint that he knows all of the characters he has portrayed. His notes say “The bare thought of “Unemployment” has given me the idea of creating a series of 13 “Unfinished” portraits, which resemble the human being when s/he feels unrealized or incompleted, or unable to fulfill his wishes to fulfill himself as a human being.”

My take on this is that Gerada refuses to give in to a spirit of malaise. Rather, he examines the feelings of in-completion by a reckoning based on “I am what I do” or identification of one’s worth being inextricably tied to one’s occupation, job description, etc.

By taking a closer look at the ‘condition’, the artist affirms his own ‘employment’, is the working artist plying his trade in a very public way.

Photo by Natalia

The concept of a figure struggling to free itself from the confines of the medium (the ‘condition’) has been around for a long time. Michaelangelo expressed it vividly in his ‘Slave” sculptures where he shows us the figure struggling to free itself from the inert sculptor’s stone.

The images here struck me personally as a metaphor for starting a new era in one’s life, with blind spots and information gaps that can seem daunting at first. You have to gather your wits about you and tackle the challenges as they come up.

As with any creative, passionate act, all the effort and energy that goes into the construction of a new web-site can be seen as pushing of the envelope, stretching in all directions to finally arrive at a certain place where you feel fully employed, fully engaged and on fire with enthusiasm!

Add comment January 14, 2009

Making some progress w skyaak.com

Happy to say that we’re making progress with the all new www.skyaak .com.

There’s still a ways to go yet…and confidentially… we are having so much fun experimenting with all our new toys that we will probably just keep on mashing it up, dialing it in, tweaking and the like.

It could take a little bit to massage it into shape.

So stay posted, it will be rapidly morphing in the coming days.

Add comment January 10, 2009

Royal Flush of Domain Names

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Got the exciting news this morning that the domain names for our new skyaak.com site are in the bag. Now we have a Royal Flush to work with. Should be a sweep.

Check the website-in-waiting.

Still shy and blushing in its hatchling status, the ALL NEW skyaak.com will be striking out bold as brass in the coming days, so hang on tight!

Add comment January 4, 2009

Looking at the skyaak logo

A recognizable logo is fundamental in the graphic continuity of brand development.

Skyaak logo is here

Look at an early animated logo here.

Just visited a cool site that showcases some famous logos (evolving!)

Add comment January 3, 2009

Name that skyaak skyline for free DIY deuce

Brendan w his skyaak model 3 overlooking the distant metropolis of Melbourne skyline.

Name that skyaak sky-line.

Leave a comment w locale id to grab a DIY deuce comp.

Stumped? Enjoy our instant delivery crash-free product disbursement system anytime.

Add comment January 3, 2009

Working it out w GoDaddy @ WordPress

Check the Skyaak R&D sister site. This is strictly an experiment, in a total state of flux.

We are going to use the WordPress platform as a launch pad for the brand new skyaak.com.

WordPress has all the support, plug-ins, CSS, et al to juice up a world-class site.

For example, GoDaddy talks to WordPress. WordPress is a plug-in feature of our spanky new GoDaddy host and by proxy server. So hang on for the ride, folks. This will be fun.

Add comment December 31, 2008

About the Skyaak DIY deuce ‘finger flicker’ advantage

You can just throw your Skyaak DIY deuce exactly like a dart and get pretty good results, or you can introduce the ‘finger flicker’ advantage that increases your torque with less exertion. It’s true. When you place your index finger behind the finger flicker, and flick the unit with your finger just as you toss it you will notice a turbo-boost in the power of the flight. Your deuce will rocket ahead at fast scale-speed. Remember to hold the nose up a bit-about 10 to 15 degrees- above level when you are launching it.

The cool thing is that the more thrust you give it (w the catapult power of your index finger…a built-in atlatl!) the happier it is and the better it flies. You will see that the ring-wing configuration of your Skyaak deuce produces surprising stability. When it spins naturally on its axis, as it is bound to do, the stability is further enhanced.

Which leads one to ponder: does the ring-wing design create its own vortex as it flies that it tends to ride on like a cushion of air, or maybe a lifting energy?

You will witness this phenomenon by experimenting with the DIY deuce. Watch how it flies as you gain expertise.

Any theories or insights into the aerodynamic properties of the Skyaak design that you may have through your hands-on observations would be welcome. Let me know if you have any thoughts about this.

Grab the Skyaak DIY ‘deuce’ model that you can print on regular 8.5″ x 11″ paper, dope with clear tape, customize, cut-out, build and fly for the one-time cost of $2.00. Make a master copy of your download before you cut it out so you can go on to build a whole fleet if you want!

Add comment November 16, 2008

Skyaak DIY deuce Work-Out!

It’s pretty hard to imagine what a glider might look like gliding without seeing it airborne. So I invited a couple of young Skyaak enthusiasts ( Charlie Clarke and his brother Mike) over this afternoon to work it out with their DIY deuce units and took the opportunity to put together a few short video clips. The video shown here is typical of the many throws and catches between us.

Charley also decided to build his own deuce today. It took him about 15 minutes from the word go and he was ready to launch his freshly-minted unit on its maiden voyage!

If you want to experience the sensation of Skyaak ring-wing flight before your very eyes, you can right now.

Grab the Skyaak DIY ‘deuce’ model that you can print on regular 8.5″ x 11″ paper, dope with clear tape, customize, cut-out, build and fly for the one-time cost of $2.00. Just remember to make a copy of your download before you cut it out so you can go on to build a whole fleet if you want!

Add comment November 12, 2008

Skyaak DIY deuce tips

DIY deuce frieze rotates model CCW.

I think that is the coolest thing about the DIY deuce is that no matter how fast it flies, it seems to behave itself. This is due to the stabilizing effect of the ring-wings that is enhanced by the corkscrew motion.

Convert your PC to a Skyaak vending machine! Try out the Skyaak DIY deuce for just a couple of dollars. A fun project that shows off the cool aerodynamic properties of the Skyaak ring-wing! Try it out for only two dollars and a bit of your own time at home.

BTW, we’re in the process of organizing a CONTEST that will reward you in a couple of categories. First, we’re on the prowl for good video of the DIY deuce in action! That is a no-brainer. Creativity and clarity will figure hugely into our decision re: winners. Second, we want to see what you come up with in terms of your customizing ideas. There are lots of different ways you can add personality to your DIY deuce…coloring with various mediums, stickers, decals, you get the idea. (Just remember to keep it basically weightless because you will still want your model to fly.)

So watch this space for more details on this in the coming days. YOU could very easily qualify to win a professional Skyaak Model 3, valued at $29.99, shipped *FREE* right to your door anywhere on the planet. But you have to start off by working it out with the DIY deuce.

Make sure you photo-copy the original before you dope it with clear tape, customize, cut-out, build and launch it on its maiden voyage. Keep a ‘master’ on file so you can make more copies to build a whole fleet if you want! The object of the DIY deuce is to get the design into your hands for one low cost of $2.00 so you can experiment with the design endlessly after that. CREATIVITY and FUN are the fuels that will propel your Skyaak experience.

Looking forward to working out the details of the DIY deuce Design and Documentation Contest…and to hearing from you!

So, just to sum up, Skyaak DIY deuce stats are as follows:

1) Size: shaft about 11″ length, ring-wings flare from 2″ to 3″, 3″ deep.

2) Delivery time: instant.

3) Shipping cost: free.

4) Price: $2.00.

5) Value: Only you can decide!

Video stills of Skyaak DIY deuce being launched.

Add comment October 9, 2008

7000 Words about Skyaak DIY deuce

Someone once said that a picture is worth a thousand words, so here’s 7000 words about the DIY ‘deuce’…

Remember that I am 1st and foremost an artist…a visual artist…so I am showing you these images because I think they are pretty neat just as images. The Skyaak DIY ‘deuce’ design is actually quite intricate and complex, considering it starts off as two sheets of flat paper.

Don’t you think it has a cool sculptural look? Not to mention that this little unit glides through the air like a dream…call it ‘kinetic art’.

I built a new DIY ‘deuce’ last night, shown above.

I used ‘Canada flag’ celophane tape to cover the wings and shaft with to give it extra strength. Also looks kinda cool. The good ol’ patriotic look!

It glides really well, but I have found now (no big surprise really) that when I put a bit more ballast weight (along w the 3 large paper-clips) in the nose it glides quite a bit further and also tracks a much neater trajectory. I actually just stuck a stick of gum in its paper wrapper right into the front of the 3-sided shaft. Probably weighs about .05 of a gram or so.

Basically, I’d suggest as heavy a ballast as possible in the nose to maximize the performance…keep adding extra weight until just before it starts to nose-dive and you will get a much better glide.The Skyaak design really likes carrying some extra weight in its nose. A harbinger of a future power-pack?