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An architect of memories

Posted 13 March 2013

Last night I was lucky enough to attend a interview recording with Daniel Libeskind as part of the RIBA & BBC Dream builders series.

Libeskind discussed his life before architecture and how this clearly influences his work, something he refers to as ‘predictable human energy’. Born in Poland to Jewish holocaust survivors he concentrated primarily on the Jewish Museum in Berlin (1999), Imperial War Museum of the North (2001) and his ‘healing of New York’ with the master planning of Ground Zero. 

The Jewish Museum Berlin – opened to the public in 2001.

During the interview, Razia Iqbal quoted Frank Gehry by saying, ‘Daniel Libeskind is the architect of memories’. For me this is definitely the case. His architecture provokes emotion, often disrupting your senses – Angled floors are commonplace when Libeskind wants you to feel uneasy about the subject matter. Having visited the Jewish Museum myself I can agree that the memory has stayed with me. 

From critic, to set designer, to architect, Libeskind is truly inspiring and provided a totally absorbing interview. He even had time to quote Proust, Shakespeare and Aristotle. 

Top girls

Posted 8 March 2013

Bisqit, and indeed most creatives, are continuously sourcing for inspiration. It’s part of what we do and it helps shape and inform the ideas and work we produce. So, as a way of celebrating International Women’s day, a few of us Bisqit ladies wanted to share particular creative women whose work (and lives) have been a great influence to us: 

Karen: Vivienne Westwood

“She’s original, rebellious, shocking, and continuing to fight for causes that are close to her heart, not as a passing fad but because they matter. She’s generous, quirky and cool. And through all the decades, she remains relevant and authentic.”

Maria: Madonna

“Her ability to continuously reinvent herself in both music and image.  Confirming that you don't have to have a set style.  It's OK to evolve and update.”

Hannah: Frida Kahlo

“I first discovered Frida Kahlo’s beautiful paintings of Orchids whilst studying A-level art. These encouraged me to learn more about her troubled yet inspirational life. It seemed despite her poor health and volatile marriage she continuously strived to be a great artist.”

Aarti: Zaha Hadid

“I find her buildings distinctively futuristic, characterised by powerful, curving forms and fragmented geometry. A creative who is well revered and in the forefront of architectural design. She has broken through the glass ceiling and her modern, cutting edge philosophies have helped her to push the boundaries of architecture and design.”

Charlotte: Janet Cardiff

“I have always been drawn to the innovative ways Cardiff plays with sensory perception and our ability to perceive reality. Her work explores audio as a means of manipulating, transforming an environment and providing narrative to a space.”

Shelley: Coco Chanel 

“An artist who had real vision, drive and who was ahead of her time. She produced timeless designs, was an ambitious businesswoman, and fearless innovative designer”.

Shooting Bisqits

Posted 28 February 2013

Album of the year 2012

Posted 14 February 2013

Yes, I know it’s February, but for the past few months we at Bisqit have been arguing over and over again to decide our studio’s ‘Album of the year 2012’. 

After narrowing it down to just two, Blood Orange: Coastal Gooves & Bat For Lashes: The Haunted Man, we are still split 50/50. So we’re throwing it to you to help decide! 

Give both a listen (in total isolation if possible – we recommend in the bath) and let us know which you prefer. We will then tally the results and report back by the end of the month. 

Right, think i'll go have an orange now *hint*

George Brooks photographer

Posted 6 February 2013

As part of the launch campaign for an exciting new dotcom startup, we’ve been working with photographer George Brooks. Our creative brief was all about showing real people and personalities, rather than posed models. George has a natural ability to capture such moments, as the above image from his folio shows. 

Having worked with George last week I got a real insight into how he goes about this — It’s a mix of gently putting subjects at ease combined with suddenly asking them an outrageous question (probably what had happened in the image above!). 

The results are great, look out for our case study when the brand launches in the Spring.

Keep calm & dig for creativity

Posted 28 January 2013

My mission for 2013 it would seem is to continuously hop back in time and take on the role of Bisqit’s very own Marty McFly.

Having already survived an American 1950s jail sentence, courtesy of Future Cinema, my next task this month was to return to the dark uncertain days of 1940s war torn Britain.

So with brogues tied, hair pinned and uniform on, myself and my retro loving gang headed off to The Blitz Party, set within Shorditch’s exciting new cultural hot spot ‘Village Underground’. Herded by wardens into a vast and moody ‘Air Raid Shelter’, we were transported back into a world bursting with wartime spirit, ration bought cocktails, RAF pilots, tin cups, live swing music and bully beef sandwiches. 

To keep things authentic, at spontaneous moments throughout the night, the action, music and dancing was swiftly interrupted by Air Raid Sirens and searchlights which spread across the dancefloor alerting everyone inside to the ever present danger which lurked outside.

This immersive event provided party goers with a rich taste of wartime nostalgia; so if you fancy experiencing your share of Blitz spirit then take a look at when their next event is here.