During his career artist Ari Marcopoulos has had the uncanny ability to roll in to the right places, with the right people, at the right times: always. He was with Andy Warhol near the end, assisted Irving Penn, shot the The Beastie Boys in the mid 80s, skateboarders in the late 80s, Terje Haakonsen and the snowboard heros of the late 90s. He helped with the creation of Frequency The Snowboard Journal, and directed Where The Wind Blows a tribute film to Craig Kelly.
Though Ari is always affable, we’ve never been able to get any kind of solid read on him. That’s why we we’re linking up this interview he did recently with Dossier Journal’s Elisa Lusso. Among other topics covered he mentioned the Internet:
The Internet allows for instant visual reference. It is a cool tool for communication. I guess we’re going to see more and more pixels. . . Every piece of information will eventually be on the Internet. Soon they’re will be no need for the press as we know it. . . Our minds are melting into the Internet, becoming like a hive mind. We should avoid that and stay individuals.
He also says that Terje Haakonsen was the most confident person he’s ever photographed. Click the link for the rest.
Former professional snowboarder Mike Jacoby was seriously injured earlier this week (July 7, 2010) while reportedly mountain biking alone in the Post Canyon Trails area west of the town of Hood River, Oregon. Jacoby apparently went over the bars and was found unconscious at 10pm.
After being seen by doctors at a local Jacoby was immediately flown to Oregon Health & Science University hospital in Portland where he is currently (8:00 AM PST Sunday, July 11, 2010) in the intensive care unit.
In a Thursday night (July 8, 2010) facebook post Jacoby’s father Marshall Jacoby said: “Mike is doing a lot better. He has some movement responding to stimulus etc. Vitals signs are normal. He has a concussion and a broken jaw. Not opening his eyes as yet. Please do not call the ICU. They need to do their job. . . Thanks for all of your concern and prayers.”
Today (July 10, 2010) at 12:30 PM Jacoby’s sister Adeena Jacoby Mcburney posted the following on facebook: “Mike opened his eyes since last night. Lights are on. He is controlling his own brain waves. MRI to come. Getting out of ICU Moving to [different ICU] room with light. Joker is strong. Pray for a positive MRI.”
On Sunday evening (July 11, 2010) Adeena Jacoby Mcburney posted the following update: “Mike had another progressive day. Yeah! He opened those blue eyes and moved both hands on command. All but one assist tube removed. Neuro surgeon is pleased with recovery so far. Waiting for Mike to cough on command. Feeling thankful.”
Tuesday evening (July 13, 2010) Adeena Jacoby Mcburney posted another update: “One day closer to recovery another day of healing, Mike. Dad says eyes at half-mast. Lifted hips on command. Drs talking about surgery on broken jaw soon. I enjoy the company of comments of all Mike’s friends. Mom said Dad looks hansdome on the news.”
Thursday at noon (July 15, 2010) Adenna Jacoby Mcburney had the following update: “Update! Mom was so high from being with Mike I couldn’t possibly list everything she told me about Mike’s day. He muttered ” I love you.” Denise (thanks so much!) printed 16 pages of your posts and read them to Mike. His eyes were open while she read and were enjoyed. When he can cough, Mike will be moved into another ward and visits can commence! Denise is helping manage the list. I will post tonight about today.”
Friends have been leaving messages for Mike on his facebook page. Our thoughts are with Mike and his family. We will keep this story updated as more information becomes available.
Mike Jacoby on his downhill bike. Photo: Tim Zimmerman
I have been shooting photos now for over 20 years, experiencing and sharing in the lives of my friends. The camera has always been there to document their every move. From Alaska to Chile, from Japan to the Czech Republic, I shared moments more intimate than i ever thought possible. i discovered visionaries thinking, painting, reading, and laughing. I paused in fleeting moments to forever capture cityscapes, at twilight, sunsets on beaches, and sunsets atop mountains. This book is a result from those experiences, created in part to expose the roots that spurred the growth of snowboarding. It is the story of my youthful adventures made while documenting the youthful discoveries of others.
Rather than looking to corporate sponsorship to get the book published Brunkhart has turned to a website called Kickstarter.The site allows people with cool projects to easily gather funding from anyone who wants to support them. And if enough money for the project isn’t raised then no one pays anything. It’s like a no-risk donation.
Right now, Chris is offering up gifts including t-shirts and buttons, autographed copies of the book, and even signed and numbered limited edition 20×30 inch prints depending on the level of support people give. He’s only looking for $5,000. Click the link, check it out, and make a donation to help Chris make how many dreams in the dark? happen.
ESPN Action Sports has just announced the hiring of former Snowboarder Magazine “Sex In The Ski Town” columnist Melissa Larsen as their new snowboard editor, according to a post on ESPN/Action.
A recent New York transplant, Larsen brings with her nearly 15 years of editorial experience in snowboard media, as well as a terrain knowledge of Jackson Hole rivaled only by Travis Rice.
We’d talk some shit, but Melissa would undoubtedly kick our asses all the way down to Battery Park. So we’ll just leave it at “congratulations.”
Snowboarders Kevin Jones and Travis Rice get to feel superior to Andy Irons for a day of powder at Targhee Cat Ski and some park riding at Jackson Hole. We doubt they’ll return the favor by paddling out at Teahupoo any time soon.
Billabong’s Ante Up went down yesterday (June 26, 2010) on the glacier at Blackcomb while the US team was getting whooped in South Africa by Ghana.
Apparently the top three results looked something like this:
Sebastien Toutant (CAN)
Matts Kulisek (CAN)
Mark McMorris (CAN)
Wonder when the Billabong Canada snow dudes are going to update their “official site” with the full results or anything else suggesting the event even happened? For NuuLife Cinema’s version click here via TWS.
For this coming winter Burton has reportedly hooked up with Disney to produce a “Tron-inspired” snowboard boots inspired by the upcoming Disney film, according to a story on Stitchkingdom.com.
Burton will offer an exclusive snowboard boot that blends the best-in-class functionality and technology of Burton Snowboards, with the DNA of the original TRON. Inspired by the story’s strong graphic look and feel, the Burton boot is made to look like something out of the future, yet seen through the eyes of a snowboarder back in 1982 when the first film released.
So is that primitive future or future retro? Burton will not be alone. Oakely, Hurley, and Adidas are also getting in on the exploitatron.
Honestly, no one looked dumber last season than all the weekend warrior snow shreds we saw riding down the groomer with cameras sticking up out of the tops of their helmets like techno-dunce caps.
Now, thanks to Liquid Image Company, none of us will have to know they’re filming. That’s because Liquid Image has built the camera directly into a pair of goggles.
The hands free unit has a 5.0 MP (2560 x 1920) camera mode and a video mode that records HD720P video (1280×720) at a rate up to 30 frames per second with audio. The Summit Series HD Video Camera Snow Goggle is easy to operate. There is a button for On/Off/Mode and another button for the shutter. To record a photo or a video, simply turn on the camera, choose the mode, then press the shutter button. LED lights inside the goggle indicate the mode to the user. Large side buttons along the right side of the frame allow for greater dexterity while wearing gloves. . . . The Summit Series HD can hold a Micro SD/SDHC Card up to 32 GB. With the use of a micro SD/SDHC card, the camera is capable of recording thousands of photos or hours of HD video.
Now if only these things synched with an iPhone for live Qik cam streaming. . .
