Artist Diaries: Altering the foundation colors of the fountain with some Dioxazine Purple
This week, I warmed up and lightened the colors of the fountain so that it would not look so foreboding. If you recall, last week,…
Loni Stark
Loni Stark is an artist at Atelier Stark, psychology researcher, and technologist whose work explores the intersection of identity, creativity, and technology. Through StarkMind, she investigates human-AI collaboration and the emerging dynamics of agentic systems, research that informs both her academic work and creative practice. A self-professed foodie and adventure travel enthusiast, she collaborates on visual storytelling projects with Clinton Stark for Stark Insider. Her insights are shaped by her role at Adobe, influencing her explorations into the human-tech relationship. It's been said her laugh can still be heard from San Jose up to the Golden Gate Bridge—unless sushi, her culinary Kryptonite, has momentarily silenced her.
Theater Review: Alfaro unleashes the full poignancy of ‘Oedipus el Rey’ at Magic’s World Premiere
Sophocles’ Greek tragic tale of Oedipus, a man who dared believe he could steer his own fate against the curses of the Gods, has seeped…
Super Bowl Party Appetizers: The action that happens off screen with great friends and good food
At any Super Bowl party, you know that only half the action happens on screen.
Rainbow spotting on a day of scattered showers in the SF Bay Area
Just caught this photo of the rainbow that appeared in the preserve behind our home in San Jose. Pretty incredible.
“Cozy hugs on a winter evening” Roasted Winter Squash Soup recipe
Inspired by a Wolfgang Puck recipe, Susan O—’s “Cozy hugs on a winter evening” Roasted Winter Squash Soup recipe was the highlight of a meal…
Super Bowl touchdown pairing idea: Wine and soup (with recipes)
With Super Bowl just a few days away, it’s time to start thinking about food and drink. Not just the Doritos and beer kind, but…
Coupa Café , Palo Alto: A shot of espresso and venture vibe
Just as I was heading to Lucy Stern Theatre for an afternoon of Palo Alto Players’ ‘Rabbit Hole’, I suddenly had a desire for a…
Artist Diaries: Bringing the foreground into focus and a foreboding conclusion
In class this past week, I finally moved onto my second pass of the foreground which includes the fountain and the dining area in bright…
Hanaichi Sushi Bar, Brisbane Australia: Wide eyes and a ravenous appetite
I find you can enhance the flavor of raw fish by adding texture (fish eggs, rice, cabbage) and enhancing the fattiness of the fish (mayo,…
Cirque du Soleil OVO: Raising the big top
The blue and yellow structure costs about $1.6M to construct and is produced in Bordeaux, France.