Finally an explanation....

of why I am the way I am..... HA!

Myers Briggs Personality types.....

You Are an INFJ (Introvert, iNtuitive, Feeler, Judger) aka The Protector


INFJs represent between 1 and 3% of the U.S. Population

INFJs inhabit a world of ideas. They are independent, original thinkers driven by their strong feelings, and personal integrity. Sensitive, committed, hardworking, and perceptive, INFJs are often excellent listeners, skilled at generating enlightened and creative solutions to people’s problems. Thoughtful and careful decision makers, INFJs prefer to have plenty of time to let ideas “percolate” before taking action. Because they value harmony and agreement, INFJs like to persuade others of the validity of their viewpoint. They win the cooperation of others by using approval and praise, rather than argument or intimidation.

INFJs go to great lengths to promote fellowship and avoid conflict. They are also often perfectionists highly focused, and driven to accomplish their goals. Rather formal and reserved, INFJs can be difficult to read, but it is critically important to them that their values, needs and concerns be understood and respected.

Quietly forceful, original, and sensitive. Tend to stick to things until they are done. Extremely intuitive about people, and concerned for their feelings. Well-developed value systems which they strictly adhere to. Well-respected for their perserverence in doing the right thing. Likely to be individualistic, rather than leading or following...

Collaboration with photog Espen Ixtlan

Seems like once again I have a busy jam packed summer ahead. I'm working on pieces (27) for a dual exhibition w/ my brother, Alex Lanau, which will be in November...details soon.

And I am starting a collaboration w/ Norweigian photographer, Espen Ixtlan. He is best know for his work with the band Apoptygma Berzerk.

The project will def be dealing w/ my aesthetic of 'things are not as they seem', and in his words The keyword here is Apoptygma Berzerk and our goal for this co-work is to rearrange and create a different way of perceiving selected photos from " Evolution has left the building...thank God" and take them a step further from just ...being a hell of a photo. Further information on this project will follow. 1984 IS NOW!
I will def be blogging and tweeting more this summer as this project progresses.

For more info on Espen Ixtlan and his latest project, the photo book, 'Evolution has left the Building....Thank God' http://www.ixtlanbooks.com

The Alice 15

This is long overdue. Below is a series of 15- 15"x15" canvases w/ collages sewn onto them and an image from the collage painted onto the canvas. I do need to reshoot them as I documented them quickly so they could be seen.

Las Mujeres de Aztlan

Exhibition at Thirsty Camel

Not sure what I will be showing, but I just went through the studio closet this past weekend and found some treasures that have yet to be seen

http://www.cabanaboyproductions.com

22nd and Worth

Another -motion and image- study.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqkYnklseBk

The merry go round, which is actually a jewelry display on Worth Ave just seemed so eerie to me at night without jewelry on it. This one is set to the opening of Dead Can Dance's 'Summoning of the Muse' from the 'Within the Realm of a Dying Sun' album. Composed by Brenden Perry and vocals by Lisa Gerrard..... no copyright infringement intended.I always thought this song had a great haunting quality, so I paired it w/ the eerie merry go round, and empty elevators have always sorta creeped me out....

D9EAM

This is the completed D9EAM series. I've been working on this idea for quite sometime and when the opportunity to show some work presented itself, I opted to bring this series to life.

I decided on 9 panels, each panel 12"x12"

The lyric fragments I used are as follows:
1- DROWNING
Moby
Porcelain - In my dreams I'm dying all the time

2- WISE OLD MAN
Interpol
Pioneer to the Falls- So much for dreams we see, I am not prepared to know..

3-THE OCEAN
PJ Harvey
Horses- Horses in my dreams, like waves like the sea

4-THE MAZE
Joakim
Lonely Heart- Lonely hearts, lonely dreams

5- THE KNIFE
Aesthetic Perfection
The Great Depression- California dreams of suicide

6- THE RACE
Dead Can Dance
American Dreaming- We've been too long American dreaming

7-THE MASK
VNV Nation
Dark Angel- In your dreams you see my clear

8-PLAYING CARDS
Frontline Assembly
Provision- We'll steal your dreams, control your mind

9- DIVINE CHILD
Apoptygma Berzerk
Pikachu- I wonder what you dream...