Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Z is for (Lora) Zombie

Happy Tuesday!

Well, here we are at the final letter. It's funny how a month can seem to pass so quickly and so slowly at the same time. ☺

Today's video inspiration comes from an artist who's relatively new to me: self-taught Russian artist Lora Zombie. Zombie creates what she calls "grunge art," something that I think is better experienced than explained. The video I'm posting today shows Zombie at work on one of her pieces—a fascinating process. You can see more of Zombie's work at her Web site, found here. Enjoy!



Today also marks the end of National Poetry Month and the Pulitzer Remix, a wonderful project I'm honored to have participated in this month. I've had a great time, and I'm sad to see the project end.

You can find my final haiku here. I am truly grateful for those of you who have supported me by reading and commenting on my work. Poetry is my passion, and your comments have meant so much. Thank you.


Wishing you all a wonderful and relaxing Tuesday. ☺

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68 comments:

  1. UnknownApril 30, 2013 at 9:09 AM

    That video was amazing; as is you haiku. Thank you for sharing them both with us.

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    1. DanaApril 30, 2013 at 1:58 PM

      Thanks so much, Melanie. I've really enjoyed your blog and am happy that we found each other in the A to Z. :)

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  2. AngelaApril 30, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    Good stuff. Congratulations on completing the A to Z challenge and another great haiku.

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  3. Sue McPeakApril 30, 2013 at 9:26 AM

    A perfect video for your Letter Z and the end of this AtoZ Challenge. Zombie...wonder if that is her real last name? Her art is certainly right out there with the ZombieNess of today!

    Soaring Haiku for today....another Zinger!!!

    Thank you so much for your visits and comments...everyone so appreciated.

    My Letter'Z'...Quilters Zodiac
    Sue CollectInTexasGal
    AtoZ LoneStar Quilting Bee

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    1. DanaApril 30, 2013 at 2:03 PM

      Thanks for your visits and comments as well. I enjoyed your posts so much. ☺

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  4. Lynn ProctorApril 30, 2013 at 9:29 AM

    what a great way to end---i really liked her style, very soothing to watch, esp. with the cool song---dana you have done an amazing job---of course, i knew you would---enjoyed the challenge with ya <3

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    1. DanaApril 30, 2013 at 2:03 PM

      Aw, thanks, Lynn. You know I always enjoy your posts, too. ☺

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  5. Billy Blue EyesApril 30, 2013 at 9:55 AM

    Had my doubts to start with but her worked turned out ok. I gotto the end but had to resort to a couple of classic cars. I'll be prepaired on the next A-Z

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    1. DanaApril 30, 2013 at 2:04 PM

      I thought so, too. Her process is fascinating!

      Congrats on making it through, Bill! I've enjoyed your photos. :)

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  6. Changes in the windApril 30, 2013 at 10:03 AM

    Congrats on the A-Z Challenge....I was so glad to see her really paint a imagine on it and then she made them skeletons....she lost me there.

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    1. DanaApril 30, 2013 at 2:08 PM

      I guess that's at least part of the reason she calls it grunge art. :)

      Congrats to you as well!

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  7. Sallie (FullTime-Life)April 30, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    I've enjoyed the whole alphabet with you...admiring your creativity and dedication in finding the wonderful videos and your own words (I really loved the Y"awp post (new to me, I wasn't visiting you last year). Thanks for sharing.

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  8. SallyApril 30, 2013 at 10:33 AM

    Interesting art work. Loved all your haiku's. Now we have to cope with withdrawal symptoms - alternatively we could just rest!

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    1. DanaApril 30, 2013 at 2:13 PM

      Thanks so much. ☺

      I vote for the nap! Boy, do I need one. :)

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  9. KateApril 30, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    Fun process! I love the cute little pet rat :)

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    1. DanaApril 30, 2013 at 2:14 PM

      I thought it was cute, too—but keep it away from me. ;)

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  10. Kathe W.April 30, 2013 at 11:08 AM

    Zzzzowee what a cool video! Love watching people create- and the pet rat was darling....have a great day- enjoy!

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  11. JoyApril 30, 2013 at 11:14 AM

    So creative an artist. Cool name too. Thanks for sharing!

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  12. Teresa CypherApril 30, 2013 at 11:17 AM

    Interesting fusion. Might be my age, but I liked it better without the skeletons. The black silhouettes were nice. Zombies are all the rage though. :-) I so wonder about the creative process behind it.

    It's been fun, Dana. Not to not lose track of you until next year!

    Thanks so much--you are a sweetheart.

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    1. DanaApril 30, 2013 at 2:17 PM

      I have to agree with you about the skeletons. It would be great to learn more about her creative process, though.

      Aw, thanks, Teresa. You're very kind. I'm not sure my husband would agree with you about that—at least not all the time! ;)

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  13. Tony Van HelsingApril 30, 2013 at 11:39 AM

    Good work for one of the undead.

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  14. Sherry EllisApril 30, 2013 at 12:48 PM

    I can't believe we're at the end of the A-Z challenge! I've enjoyed all your posts!

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    1. DanaApril 30, 2013 at 2:19 PM

      Thanks, Sherry. It's been a long road. :)

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  15. Jay NoelApril 30, 2013 at 12:54 PM

    Congrats on finishing the Challenge! Loved coming here.

    And that is TRUE ART. wow.

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    1. DanaApril 30, 2013 at 2:20 PM

      It's pretty amazing! I like watching the process. Now if only we could get inside her mind as well.

      Congrats to you, too! Your posts brought back a lot of good memories. I enjoyed them. :)

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  16. WendyApril 30, 2013 at 1:01 PM

    I want to know what Lora Zombie sees in her head when she creates.

    You made it, Dana! You survived TWO - count'em - TWO challenges in one month. Whatever shall we do tomorrow?

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    1. DanaApril 30, 2013 at 2:21 PM

      I want to know that, too.

      It's hard to believe I survived. And look at you: still standing after the challenge and the wedding and everything else you've been doing!

      I don't know about you, but I think I'll take a nap. ☺

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  17. Josie Two ShoesApril 30, 2013 at 1:50 PM

    Congratulations, we did it, we made it all the way to Z, and you must admit it was fun! :-) I've loved your videos and this one was awesome, I was amazed at how that piece developed into a very beautiful creation... come to think of it, people and life are a bit like that too! Thank you so much for stopping by to visit every day, even while I was on vacation. I'll be back to catch up on all the posts I missed last week!

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    1. DanaApril 30, 2013 at 2:22 PM

      How could I not stop by? Your posts were great! ☺

      Thanks, Josie.

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  18. Intangible HeartsApril 30, 2013 at 1:50 PM

    Eagles and apples? Wow, it's America!

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  19. Heather M. GardnerApril 30, 2013 at 1:53 PM

    Wow. I didn't think that was going to turn out to be anything and it was stunning.

    Great theme. Congrats on finishing!

    Heather

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    1. DanaApril 30, 2013 at 2:23 PM

      Thanks, Heather. I enjoyed reading about Stormy each day. I love that guy!

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  20. DanaApril 30, 2013 at 2:03 PM

    You too, friend!

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  21. Melgie CampbellApril 30, 2013 at 2:50 PM

    WOW! I was blown away, I never thought it could end up that amazing.Great talent! Congratulations for finishing the challenge, Dana:)

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  22. ChatterBlossomApril 30, 2013 at 3:18 PM

    I'm quite amazed that you found one for Z! This is really interesting too.
    -Jamie
    ChatterBlossom

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    1. DanaApril 30, 2013 at 8:55 PM

      Glad you liked it. I think her art is pretty cool.

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  23. Christine RainsApril 30, 2013 at 3:39 PM

    That's amazing! Congrats on finishing the Challenge. :)

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  24. UnknownApril 30, 2013 at 4:29 PM

    quite the creshendo of finishes for you! Congratulations!

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  25. UnknownApril 30, 2013 at 4:51 PM

    Cool! Congrats on finishing the challenge!

    Kathy
    http://gigglingtruckerswife.blogspot.com

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  26. Romance Book HavenApril 30, 2013 at 5:00 PM

    Thanks for sharing this video and your haiku! Amazing!

    Nas

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  27. CovaApril 30, 2013 at 6:28 PM

    Beautiful art and Lovely haiku, as always, thanks for introducing me to a monoku.

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    1. DanaApril 30, 2013 at 9:13 PM

      Thanks so much for reading. It means a lot.

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  28. UnknownApril 30, 2013 at 6:39 PM

    Is her last name really Zombie? All I can say is her art is gorgeous in a twisted way. I love that she added the skeleton on the man and woman.

    It was happy-making reading your blog posts. Glad to meet you!

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    1. DanaApril 30, 2013 at 9:14 PM

      I'm glad my posts made you smile. :)

      (I'm not sure about her last name.)

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  29. UnknownApril 30, 2013 at 9:26 PM

    it was so much fun to watch and that mouse! I need to show this to my daughter.....she does something similar. Thanks Dana and congrats on finishing the A to Z!!!! ;)

    Jules
    A Dose of Jules

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    1. DanaApril 30, 2013 at 10:45 PM

      I'm glad you enjoyed it! I hope your daughter does, too.

      Congrats on your great A to Z finish. I've enjoyed reading your poems. :)

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  30. MApril 30, 2013 at 10:32 PM

    Happy Z!
    Congrats on a successful A-Z April! You made it!

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  31. Samantha MayMay 1, 2013 at 1:29 AM

    That was so cool!!

    I'm glad I met you! Congrats on finishing the challenge :)

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  32. RachelMay 1, 2013 at 1:48 AM

    The mouse! I love the little mouse, just hanging out while she created a masterpiece.

    Thank you for showing us so many amazing things over the past month. Congrats on completing the Challenge!

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    1. DanaMay 1, 2013 at 8:55 AM

      I'm glad you liked my posts. Thanks for all your comments, Rachel. I appreciate them. ☺

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  33. Rebecca Green GasperMay 1, 2013 at 3:36 AM

    That was cool! Had fun visiting your blog throughout the month. Thank you for introducing me to so many new and inspiring things from amazing dancers to beautiful art to stop motion filming...so many amazing, inspiring, wonderful things! Loved it:)

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    1. DanaMay 1, 2013 at 8:58 AM

      I'm glad you enjoyed my inspirations, Rebecca!

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  34. Optimistic ExistentialistMay 1, 2013 at 8:26 AM

    Congrats on you completion of the challenge. I admire you! I may give it a try next year...we'll see :)

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  35. Honey from the BeeMay 8, 2013 at 3:29 PM

    Wow! That's my favorite A-Z post!! Love to watch her process - mouth hanging open in awe. Thanks for sharing her with us.

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    1. DanaMay 8, 2013 at 3:42 PM

      Isn't she amazing? I love watching her work!

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