Author Archives: Gar

About Gar

I am a Painter, a Sculptuor, a Collagist, a Music Maker, a Music MeLTer, a Music Mixuor, a Videographer, a Writer, a Lover, a Carpenter, a Gardener, an Idealist, a Pessimist, an Optimist, Insignificant, All-Encompassing, Fraught with Doubt, Indomitable, Lackadaisical, Productive, Seductive, Rough and Tumble, and often times I just mumble.

Flying Lotus – “MmmHmm” [ft. Thundercat]

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Gar

This song and video ain’t no accident either “Fly-Lo” has been tweaking and morphing different musical genre’s for quite a few years now in this new millennial era, and the 2 people behind this video: Campbell Hooper and Joel Kefali … Continue reading →

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Transcendent Video: The Books – “Take Time”

Posted on July 11, 2010 by Gar

“Take Time. Take Time. Take Time. Take Time.  -A Time and a Time and a Time and a Time..  -A Time and a Time and a Time and a Time.” Official Video: Unofficial Fan Video: The full-length video for “Take … Continue reading →

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Bas Jan Ader: “The Artist Who Sailed Into Oblivion”

Posted on March 27, 2009 by Gar

Bas Jan Ader was born on April 19, 1942 & was presumed drowned at sea at some point during 1975. As he “tried” crossing the Atlantic ocean in the smallest boat ever attempted. He’s long been considered somewhat of an … Continue reading →

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Video: Can Robots Make Art/Music Too?

Posted on February 28, 2009 by Gar

Whoever Felix is.. really is on some next level shit. With an apparent accumulated knowledge about music, art, robotics, and electronics this kat has designed one of the more beautiful & profound “things” I have seen or heard in a … Continue reading →

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Video: Circuit Bent Floppy Drive

Posted on February 28, 2009 by Gar

Boys and their toyz.

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Painting: “Isolation [1996]“

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Gar

Ingredients: Oil Enamel On Canvas Size: Approx 24″ x 28″ Date: 1996 NOTE: An artist named DaveX also helped me paint a bit on this one, and the original name of this painting was “The Secret Road Map Of Deltona”. … Continue reading →

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Video: Flying Lotus – “Parisian Goldfish” *NSFW

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Gar

So lately I have been doing, watching, and seeking out things to try and keep my spirits up. This psychedelic, ubersexual, retro-futuristic music video is just what the DR ordered. The funky fresh music is done by: FLYING LOTUS and … Continue reading →

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Stolen: Gar’s New Digital Camera (Reward offered)

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Gar

*UPDATE 3/17/2009: My camera has now been replaced with a brand new one! Unbeknown to me, one of my most thoughtful of friends named, DAAS took it upon himself to replace my stolen camera out of his own finances and … Continue reading →

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Video: Animal Collective – “My Girls” & Interview

Posted on February 19, 2009 by Gar

If you haven’t heard any hipster rumblings’ about the newest Animal Collective album – “Merriweather Post Pavilion“, then you prolly don’t get out too much. No worries though, that is one of the reasons why you come to Gar Lives … Continue reading →

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Painting: “Wildebeast”

Posted on February 11, 2009 by Gar

Title: “Wildebeast” Date: December 2004 Size: 15.5″ x 36″ Medium: Oil On Canvas *Click on photo’s for a larger view.

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