Whoa. We did a lot of stuff today.
Last night, finally, we all got some sleep (not just those measly naps disguised as sleep) After breakfast, we all hopped in the van and headed to meet with Chris Eichenseer of Some Odd Pilot. Before arriving, however, we all serenaded Anna’s mom with a bland, but earnest rendition of happy birthday.
After arriving at the studio, we wasted no time in getting to work on potential album covers for the Chicago-based band Hey Champ. Chris came around and helped us each individually with our ideas, while we worked frantically to complete our concepts and execute them before 6pm.
Soul food-ish lunch via Wishbone was delicious. Corn bread, sweet potatoes, black bean cakes, green beans, and mac and cheese. I def went for seconds.
The tight deadline and creative environment gave us the gunpowder we needed to blow that sh*t out of the water. We finished up around 6:30 with a final presentation and critique. Everyone did awesome. Ideas included dead birds, lotto tickets, toy soldiers, viewfinders, and a goldfish in a bag. Can you see how incredible this is going to be? (-hang gliding, come on!)
Back at the studio, we set up the big screen and watched Fear[s] of the dark, a black and white series of short and scary anime films. Some awkward moments (unavoidable considering the massive size of the screen), but we’re all family here.
Brilliant Chicago-style pizza, then an adventure through the secret garden to Believe Inn where we experienced Impossible to See the Whole Thing at the Same Time, a show of work by David Horvitz of New York. (Among the many services he offers via snail mail, he also offers to sit in silence and think about you for one minute exactly for one US dollar.)
On the way back, we stopped at Cafe Gelato for some of the best gelato I’ve ever had. Granted, I’ve never had gelato, but I can’t imagine ever finding a tastier rendition. I had chocolate and tiramasu.
Back at the studio, we all decided to watch the incredibly chilling French thriller, Them. It was disturbing. Apparently it’s based on a true story revolving around some disturbed children in Eastern Europe who started committing gruesome murders. I have researched these rumors and found no evidence to verify them.
To lighten the mood, some of us then watched one of the best anime movies ever, Tekkonkinreet. It was absolutely beautiful. Descriptions courtesy of Antonio.
it is now 4 AM. tomorrow we will be coding and painting at radio arte. the last two days have been awesome and relaxing, but tomorrow it’s back to work!
goodnight all!
Thank you Sarah and all you campers for keeping us family members in the know. It sounds like you all are getting quite the education in just a few short days. But what an awesome experience. Hope the withdrawal of leaving is not too painful.
SARAH! DEB! THIS IS AWESOME