5/30/09

Kandinsky in Color 多彩的康丁斯基


He smiled red when happy with excitement, of course.

And yellow, when at the Bauhaus, he completed his color theory
with new elements of form psychology.

Sometimes blue, when he used musical terms to designate his paintings.

Often cream white with a hint of pink, first thing in the morning.

Black, when the light was off.


Wassily Kandinsky always captures my imagination of colors.


*Poster design by Della Chuang




5/10/09

我﹣上﹣路﹣了! Off ... I ... Go!


紐約忙碌的生活形態讓我成為一名不折不扣、迅速切實的旅行者。無論是商務或是休閒旅行,我的行囊配備即少又單純。我可以在既定的時間內以迅雷不及掩耳的速度呼嘯抵達美國,瑞士,或者是芬蘭的機場。

一些好奇的朋友們問我如何準備得體的輕裝行囊。在此野人現曝,把個人的旅行傢私簡列如下:
1. 美國服裝品牌J. Crew出品的牛津學院風格的前開襟麻織襯衫:麻織襯衫愈皺愈有味道,配上一條剪裁合宜的牛仔褲便是最安全、最古典的休閒穿著。
2.巴黎著名的棉織品公司﹣小船(Petit Bateau)所設計的T恤:我是該公司產品的忠實粉絲。最愛穿設計給男孩用的圓領T恤。單穿、內搭、室內、室外,樣樣皆宜。
3.紐約服裝設計師譚燕玉(Vivienne Tam)的紗質尼龍長洋裝:譚燕玉愛用的尼龍織品不起皺紋、不佔空間。永不過時又帶點亞洲風格的洋裝可以隨時隨地派上任何用場。
4.義大利Notify的牛仔褲:最愛該品牌古典剪裁、復古洗滌的基本款示。
5.美國Cydwoq的皮製無跟涼鞋:走得舒服、穿得入時,是該品牌高品質的手工藝術的最佳保證。
6.創意混搭的飾品:珠寶飾品不佔空間,又有畫龍點睛之效。
7.迷你小巧的化妝包:香皂,乳液,和香水的小贈品是旅行的最佳搭檔。
8.多功用的圍巾可以在寒冷的機艙和溫暖的沙灘上使用。

最後帶上永遠待命的佳能迷你型相機和蘋果筆記型電腦,我﹣上﹣路﹣了!



My experience of hustle and bustle life in New York City has the effect of making me a prompt and ready traveler. My wants are few and simple, so that in less than the time stated I am in a cab with my luggage, rattling away to the airport of JFK, Zurich, or Helsinki.

Some of my friends are extremely curious about my tip of traveling light without compromising on style. Here is the contents of my luggage at a glance:

1. Oxford linen button down shirt by J. Crew: You can't go wrong with this classic style of shirt in any casual occasions.

2. T-shirt by Petit Bateau: I am a faithful fan of this Parisian cotton company. Short sleeve round neck tee for boy is my must-have to be worn outdoors as well as in.

3. Long mesh dress by Vivienne Tam: Tam's wrinkle-free mesh material doesn't take up too much space in my luggage, and her timeless dress with an Asian twist comes in handy in any different scenarios.

4. Bootleg Jeans by Notify: Classic cut with vintage wash is my favorite.

5. Leather flat sandals by Cydwoq: The high quality of the craftsmanship guarantees a good pair of walking and dress shoes at the same time.

6. Pack accessories that will offer some variety: The benefit with jewelry is that it doesn’t take up a great deal of room in your luggage and can be a great way to add some color to your travel wardrobe.

7. A mini travel cosmetic bag: I love bringing in sample sizes of soap, lotion, and perfume.

8. A multi-use scarf that will keep me warm on chilly flights. I can also wear it to the beach.

I've got my mini Cannon camera and Apple laptop at the ready. Off ... I ...Go!

5/7/09

你能說出多少的盎然綠意? How many shades of green can you name?


上個禮拜當我獨自信步走在瑞士的鄉間小路上,茵茵、油油、蔥蔥的綠地讓我體驗到大自然是如何的鐘愛這個多山的國家。

放眼所及,盡是青翠碧綠。青蕨,綠樹,長春籐,濃裝艷抹、相應爭「綠」。春光溫柔盈盈,我卻吃力的對著滿山綠地一一點名,深怕褻瀆了瑞士自然的創意美學,我誠惶誠恐地想著自己到底能說出多少的盎然綠意。

Pear
Spring
Dark
Asparagus
Light
Blue
Kelly
Turquoise
Bright
Peacock
Neon
Yellow
Forest
Willow
Moss
Lime
Army
Camouflage
Jungle
Celadon
Olive
Chartreuse
Fern
Emerald
Jade
British Racing
Sea
Tea
Grass
Pine

注:未能將我的英文「綠色」名單翻譯成中文,實在是本人中文程度欠佳。中文讀者們,不好意思了。


How many shades of green can you name?

Last week as I strolled down the paths of the Swiss countryside, I sensed Nature exclusively gives plants their green color with a broad variety of shades in this mountainous country.

Everything is simply more green, the ferns and the trees and the ivy alike. I struggled to name the green while I perceived the nature surroundings in the soft spring sunlight, and wondered how many shades of green I can name?

Pear
Spring
Dark
Asparagus
Light
Blue
Kelly
Turquoise
Bright
Peacock
Neon
Yellow
Forest
Willow
Moss
Lime
Army
Camouflage
Jungle
Celadon
Olive
Chartreuse
Fern
Emerald
Jade
British Racing
Sea
Tea
Grass
Pine