WHATS HAPPENING

Just a small chink in a otherwise clogged month, so i thought i would drop a line to say all the happenings.

Well i'm working closely with designer GAVIN PIERRE MEDFORD on a number of projects together. The most immediate being a video blog/ documentary that commences during LONDON FASHION WEEK 2009. It's really exciting and I'm loving the buzz of it. Gavin's great to collaborate with as well so he makes the experience of working with him a true pleasure. I'm taking in some shows, going to loads of the after parties and loving the EXCITEMENT that is LONDON FASHION WEEK.

Which is why some of my other projects have had to be shelved a bit.....,

Like my VIRTUAL EXHIBITION of RASCONRAD PHOTOGRAPHY for

blackˈmanˌkīnd :the exhibition

I'm doing this one totally on my own, so i had to shelve it in order to focus on the video we'ld be taking during fashion week.

Also an Illustrator is onboard for JUICYFRUIT!! Finally this baby of mine is gonna be coming to you, and guess what, it's gonna be even BIGGER and BETTER than I imagined. I got advise from some very experienced people and even better contacts (thanks JEH). When you get to come face to face with your idol to discuss your dreams it truly gives it wings. "Pooquie, you ain't seen nothing yet heheh."

Also the guys from PATTIE SHOP DIARIES have had nothing but good reviews from their showing in Decibel this month, and so that project is gearing up to go onto the next level.

ANOTHER RASCONRAD RANT is a lil' TWEET RADIO BIT I'm playing around with at the moment. I'm hoping to get my friend from BMK Terence McDonald Humprey on board for that one as well so we'll see where that goes.

SO GOOD THINGS ARE HAPPENING ALL ROUND PEOPLE.

Stay Tuned....,

and watch this space.

THANKS FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT

It's the morning after.

The images left over have all been put away.

The artists have all gone our separate ways and now there is nothing left but the exhilaration of what once was. The celebrating lasted way into this morning, and it's a wonder that I am awake at all. Still I wanted to take the time to give particular mention to some of the guys that really helped carry me through this my first exhibition ever and the wonderful experience that it was.

CHARLIE PI for extending me the opportunity and sticking by me even when I wanted to sit it out. My other co-exhibitor TERENCE McDONALD HUMPHREY with whom I shared a love of Vintage Kaiso and look forward to collaborating with again in the future. Our always eager assistant for the exhibition DONNA EVELYN. My Poppas PAUL JARVIS and IAN McINNES for allowing me space in the madness. ROI WILLIAMS for being more than just a friend, but a brother. DENISE ATHERLEY-ASSI my sister by another mother, who paved the way with with both smiles and tears. DANNY EDWARDS for picking up the reins afterwards. The "FAMILY" and the Manor Park Crew (you know who you are MUAH!)

My amazing models over the years, especially those featured in this exhibition.

The men: Marlon (my blue boy); the incomparable ‘X’; my first muse and cousin, Jose Carlos; the twins Mario & Patrick; Theo aka Becks; Chizedec my early fashion muse, my newest fashion muse, model ZIM LELO and my source of inspiration for the feature section in this exhibiton, EARL STANDARD. Special thanks to my sole female featured, Kathy.

Always at the back of my mind and forever in my heart, CLAUDIA PEGUS, whose clothes graced so many of the earlier pictorials and whose lessons lead me forward always.

Special thanks also goes out to John and the crew from CONNECTION SOFTWARE and also Herbert and the gang from EDUCATED HORIZON. My printers: Jaspal and the team from PRONTO PRINTERS STRATFORD. Stewart of ADONIS ART GALLERY as well as Michael and the team of ADONIS LOUNGE. The ever present, always quiet advice from the team of OFF-SHORE ENGINEER MAGAZINE.

THANKS TO YOU ALL!!! SEE YOU AT THE NEXT PARTY.

RasConrad