Spotlight is a series highlighting talented artists and designers in brief interviews and displays of their work. In this article we look at the work of Matthias Heiderich [ www.matthias-heiderich.de ], currently residing in Berlin, Germany. Matthias is self-taught photographer who’s imagery reads uniquely architectural and graphic. Here’s what he had to say-

(ZS) – You have stated that you’re not a professional photographer, so what do you do for a living?

(MH) – Yes, true, I am not a professional photographer. But I will try to make it my living this year. There will be more exhibitions, in and outside Germany, and more places to buy prints. I will also try to work on more commissioned projects. So far I have spent my time studying computational linguistics and phonetics. I have a university degree but realized that this is not what I want to do in the coming years. …Read the full article at www.zeitgeistudios.com.

Spotlight is a series highlighting talented artists and designers in brief interviews and displays of their work. In this article we sat down with architect Thom Faulders to discuss his work and remarkable career. With his amicable smile and naturally pedagogic demeanor, Thom opened the conversation with pointed advice to entrepreneurial architects: when you’re starting out, speak with a royal we. After obtaining licensure Thom started “Beige Design.” Of the name, Thom says:

(TF) “Beige Design,” like most people do when they’re starting off, was kind of an umbrella where nobody knows whether it’s 400 people or just one person. A smart thing to do if you’re just starting. The name started off in an ironic vein where beige was almost a derogatory term…which I liked! Beige was considered ugly, or dull. …Read the full article at www.zeitgeistudios.com.

Spotlight is a series highlighting talented artists and designers in brief interviews and displays of their work. In this article we look at the work of Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin (SSLYBY) [ www.polyvinylrecords.com ], currently on a World Tour. SSLYBY is a talent group rising up from their garage band roots in Springfield, MO to now be heard by millions on the Carson Daly Show, MTV and in numerous Commercial TV Spots. Here’s what band member Phillip Dickey had to say-

ZS: What is one of the band´s most hilarious moments together?

PD: My mind goes blank right now. Well, one time we were on tour in England and the directions to our hotel took us to a countryside cottage in the middle of nowhere. We thought it was a bed and breakfast place, so we walked in the house with our suitcases at two in the morning. We figured it out right away, but it was too late. We woke up the whole family and they started screaming at us and we started running. Then we realized there was a Travelodge right across the street.

ZS: If Boris Yeltsin were to listen to your music, what do you guys think he would say?

PD: More vodka. …Read the full article at www.zeitgeistudios.com.

Spotlight is a series highlighting talented artists and designers in brief interviews and displays of their work. In this article we look at the work of Tom Bewilogua. Tom was born in 1982 in Germany. After finishing secondary school in Braunschweig, Germany, he went to Hamburg and studied directing at the Medienakademie. Since then he has finished the degree “Bachelor of Arts” in 2008, he continued studying with the subject “Visual Communication and Film” as the main category in the University of Fine Arts (HfbK) in Hamburg, Germany. Here’s what he had to say- Read the full article at www.zeitgeistudios.com.

Spotlight is a series highlighting talented artists and designers in brief interviews and displays of their work. In this article we look at the work of Valentin Fisher [www.valentinfischer.com], currently residing in Stuttgart, Germany. Valentin is a professional illustrator and artist who’s haunting digital work caught our eye. Here’s what he had to say-Read the full article at www.zeitgeistudios.com.

Spotlight is a series highlighting talented artist and designers in a brief interview and display of their work. In this article we look at the work of Joshua Faudem [ www.joshuafaudem.com ], currently residing in Jerusalem, Israel. Joshua is an award-winning documentary filmmaker known for his edgy, provocative films as well as his risky shots in dangerous places. Here’s what he had to say at www.zeitgeistudios.com

Spotlight is a series highlighting talented artist and designers in a brief interview and display of their work. In this article we look at the work of Jonathan May [ www.jonathanmayphotography.com ], currently residing in Sydney, Australia. Jonathan is an award-winning professional photographer known for his interesting subjects and unconventional locations. Here’s what he had to say at: www.zeitgeistudios.com

Spotlight is a series highlighting talented artist and designers in a brief interview and display of their work. In this article we look at the work of Stephane Tartelin [ www.tartelin.com ], currently residing in Paris, France. visit www.zeitgeistudios.com for the full interview.

Spotlight is our new series highlighting talented artist and designers in a brief interview and display of their work. In this article we look at the work of Ivan Hernandez, born in Mexico City in 1974. He received a tennis scholarship to study architecture at the University of Texas in Austin, however he retired early due to an injury. He went on to found LUDENS in his native town, where he also teaches and wonders around the city with a Polaroid camera.

Spotlight is our new series highlighting talented artist and designers in a brief interview and display of their work. In this article we look at Liao Yusheng’s photo index called Figure/Ground. His website is an amazing catalog of architectural works from all over the world. Its an impressive body of work that dates back to 2000. The site is simple, elegant and best of all you can sort the list by date taken, place or by architect. The photos themselves give you the overview of the forms and zoom in on the important details of the building.