Daily Euphoria: Separated at birth?

Life attempting to imitate art by Yoshitomo Nara.

Having some fun here at Casa Hobo.

The first time I saw Yoshitomo Nara‘s work was in print,  almost two decades ago, when I was a devoted Juxtapoz reader (back when magazines were my internet).   At the time, my exposure to Japanese art was sadly limited to traditional woodcuts, emblems and tattoos.   I fell hard for his work , and it proved to be a great gateway into discovering contemporary art coming out of Japan.

Can’t afford an original?  How about a Nara-designed doggy radio? Chronicle books also published a postcard book of  his work awhile back – which is where this gem comes from.  (Thanks for the snail mail inspiration,  Avery. You have great taste!)

Fairyfloss and Fun With Your Face 2.0

Fairyfloss by Tim Georgeson 2008

I’ve had this image on my fridge door for a few weeks now and look at it every morning.  It’s a sweet thing to focus on when in a bleary, pre-breakfast state.    In an ancient,  long-neglected blog, I used to post a series of photos called “Fun With Your Face”.  I think it’s time to start that up again, as I do loves me some novelty eyeglasses!

Thanks for the kickstart Tim Georgeson.

Here’s a classic FWYF offering from the archives:

satsuma eyes, San Francisco ferry plaza market