ELO

No, Im not thinking about the amazing rock band.

ELO (Electronic Literature Organization) is a website and a community for the benefit and preservation of a genre called electronic literature. Its called literature because electronic art that is displayed on the site and produced by some of its makers share many similarities with literature.

The works are coded, meaning their creators write the code that performs the piece you see on the screen. This means in other words, that you can write a film, or a piece of music, or more precisely a piece of electronic literature.

Web based art, and new forms of literature has many interesting possibilities but has been neglected and overseen. It is important that places like ELO exists to protect and breathe new energy into new and living artforms.

Please visit their site for more information about this interesting genre, and have a look at their online collections of internet based art (collection1) (collection2). There is a third collection on the way so bookmark and check back for more inspiration and fun.

Why its been worth all the hard work

At any time in any project there comes a time when you ask yourself: 'is it worth all the hard work and effort?'

Is it? The stress of feeling so busy all the time. To feel responsible on so many levels?
The answer for theCarni and Kunsthaus is that yes it is.

It has at times been a struggle. Sometimes you feel like you are banging your head into a wall. Am I the only one with dreams? To have a sense of urgency, to be aspiring towards a goal?

I want to aid those who want it, to help them by letting them be part of a growing group of artists.
Sometimes it feels like everybody is working for themselves, and you have to ask yourself if its worth it.

All I know is that we can not let down the charity next year, and it will go well. My work, I am sure will be fine also. As for the others, well, it just proves with a little push, some just can't be moved!!

Its hard letting go in some areas, cutting my losses so to speak. Trim the fat. Out with the old and in with the new!! It really isn't that bad surely, but to try and try, and only to talk to myself, feels repetitive, and time consuming.

This is how you feel often when doing this sort of work, and trying to get a group of very diverse and multicultural people to pull in one direction. Our weakness is exactly this, that we are so very different, including musicians, dancers, actors, writers, photographers, artists of all shapes and forms really and with time zones to compete with on top.

However, this is our strength also, with such a rich diversity and with a will to overcome our differences and speak the language all artists understand we can do more than one artist can alone, and we can put up a real show for any charity event and in any venue available to us.

We are learning together and our experience and creativity can overcome all the hard times that we are faced with when organizing ourselves in the future.

The Carni and Kunsthaus is going to change, we are going to become a smaller, more focused group and work closer together. We are at this moment building a group that will work together.

Soon, you the readers of this blog will get a taste of some of what and who we are. You will hear from our members sharing with you their thoughts and inspirations, their tastes and their views on culture and arts. This blog will include our thoughts and give you an insight in how artists work and think.

Most importantly it will be fun, so remember to bookmark us and read whats new in the world of the Carni.

Fast forward a year!

It has been a long year. Out for a while, as the kids took centre stage! Thats what its like. For those who have kids, you may know, or understand. For those who have kids, and actually look after them on a day to day basis, then you may really understand. Even now, breakfast time, and the only time to write, or feel like I want to write now!!
Well things have gotten back on track. It admittedly took a good while to get the new site up, after advertising and advertising. I was promised help by a designer, but he failed on all levels, let me down again and again. So it was time to get it done all over again. Hard at first, to know what you want, or think you know, and fail at each attempt. However, I finally got there, and am happy it moved on from the first site.
For those wondering about the name change, we needed to be specific, which I do think we now are. The Kunsthaus however, is still at the forefront, and stands out as the parent name. Thecarni.com branches out, and comes from its core, as a part of the 'art-house'.
Its funny, to think we have been a little quiet for all those months, but when all is considered, and you only have yourself as motivation, it will do that. It was hard to pull from the normal world, into one again filled with dreams and aspiration, but I did it.
Next year we are looking at the first charity event, using artists, as a basis for a great show. And bringing in an art auction to help raise funds. Perhaps we can find our niche, to help and aid charities and make awareness for ourselves in the process.
But no matter what, we need the help of everyone. I will be attempting to get profiled artists to put up their work, along with donations from up to a hundred pieces for the auction. I know it will work, as its too easy for it not to. So here is to next year as a group.
Oh, and did I mention I will be showing again next year also. Both at these events, and as an individual, my new project is hopeful, so time to look at funds!!
Mike Out

Yuk!!

Feeling super ill! Excuse the lack if love

Evening of film chat

Hopeful of a cam, we have had a good chat. We me and myself that is!! Started a text, and planted the ideas. A meeting going forward will be helpful!

Hold that corn!!!

Seth we have a problem!
I am now looking for ways to use a camera, or get one, hire one, as there has been a death in my camera family!! A bit of a setback, need to keep positive, and get this sorted

Popcorn at the ready!!

Heard that the film is starting soon, as the few cast needed have been very encouraging to!! Great all around. Cant wait to get a sneak

Drum Roll

Roll up, roll up, read all about it......Thecarni.com is growing and fast. Now its time to get those shows rolling.
Individual shows will come, as will a few group ones.
Where do we want a show??? Any requests? I want to hear your view on where and what type of show you want

Image of the day

Image By Mike Walker

Time Capsule - Huset 13 - 23 okt 2011

While the prodjekt is taking shape,
we share some inspirational thought`s about what`s to come,enjoi.

Every 4.2 seconds a new baby is born in this world.
Beautiful feeling creatures starting their journey.
All of them in different corners of the planet, getting shaped and moulded by their surroundings.
Creating hope, fears and dreams.
Struggling to build something for them self.
To survive.
To be a part of a community.
Finding their ways and place between 7 billion others.
We can’t feel every faith,
we can’t shine light in every corner.
But we can feel for and care about the people we can reach.
We can be curious about the future and sceptical of the past.
We can be a part of the society we live in,
and build something beautiful together where we are.
So we can be an inspiration for future ventures, dreams and hopes.
We have to share and make people remember what is and what has been important.
Fore good and bad. In fact, we have a responsibility.
We can take away some of the fear, stress, create more magic and learn from each others
experience.
Every 1.8 seconds, somebody dies.
But what happens in between,
What are your hopes?
What are your fears?
What brings us closer as fellow humans today?
And what is your magic?
We want to take you with us in an experiment,
we want a piece of your mind,
so let’s say we borrow a memory of you for 20 years, bury it.
And when the time is right. We remember.
So we never forget what we did together this week. This will be a feast.
Now, time to get creative.
We want pictures, music, lyrics, paintings, songs and motion.
All done by you.
And while we walk trough the maze, close your eyes, open them again.
As a newborn, as somebody with experience as somebody with soul. As you.
And think about what it is that moved you, moves you and what might move you in the future.
Feel. Think. Breathe. Create. Be human.

Where is all the love at??

Well its in the works, and a film to be made very soon. Cast is partly ready, as we venture into the first sample film, before we hit a script and get further. News will arrive as we have it here
Woop
Mike Out

Image of the Day

Introducing another image of the day from Michael Walker, this one titled 'Cheeky':

The Dating Translator

Guys, what can I say, come and check the site. We have a ton of new bits on there. I for one have the 'Dating translator'. You get a text from that 'one', but you just cant grasp what they mean. Well, now you can. Your message will be translated free of charge, and sent to your email. Give it a try!

Also I had to do a piece on Gyms of all places. Thanks Walker!! To research and try different types of gyms. Well I did find a resulting difference , so give it a read, all on the site.

And dont forget the NWO! No, it aint a wrestling reference, or an entertainment one either!!

Better be careful before I get 'heat' burn! Afterall I do share a name with an 'entertainer'

Image of the Day

Todays image by Michael Walker is 'Bergen Rain'

Image of the DAY!!

Its here, the image of the day has arrived on theCarni.com
Courtesy of Mike Walker
I will be uploading a new image each day, so keep a keen eye on things here at thecarni.blogspot.com

Life is about sharing..

...and so is this blog.

We share our views, thoughts, ideas and inspiration with each other and most importantly our readers.

I am going to start by sharing some of my online resources, and places I visit when I am looking for knowledge, inspiration or just something beautiful.

Here is a list of sites that can be useful and come in handy so please visit and bookmark.

Interfacelift, a great site for all your computers or phones beautification needs.

Some truly fascinating pieces and photos on there and well worth a look.

Another site that has photographies and interesting discussions is fotocommunity.

If you want to read and learn about arts and culture there are lots of important sites out there. A well known blog that includes insightful articles about films is Girishambu. Another great site to visit for updates on arts is the Huff post art.

Also worth a visit is Obviousmag a site that can inspire, enlighten and entertain.

Ofcourse lists of sites for arts and culture will have to include ArtMonthly,Friezefoundation and others that I will try to sprinkle over posts in the future.

Oh yeah, Im here

Seth has arrived,

check out the dating translator, its awesome.

Be back with more interesting and uplifting info

Seth

Image of the day!!

Image of the day will arrive soon, as Mike Walker releases a new piece each day. Watch this space!

The blog

Woop, this is great. Now we can get the ball rolling

Welcome

Welcome to the Carni blog, a blog about and for artists of a range to talk about their work and views about different issues as well as introducing us to other artists and works.