Kwasi B.

@nonstndrd.com

Nonstndrd Creative Projects | Art, photography, and design by Kwasi Boyd-Bouldin. https://www.nonstndrd.com

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Been to two events recently where almost all the food vendors use AI signage. It’s clearly a trend and I’m not here to judge but… do people realize how gross “food” in this signage actually looks? Hard to be hyped on food when looking at the menu makes your stomach hurt.

I feel like George RR Martin while trying to finish the first installment of my Secret Schematic newsletter but it will be finished. Someday…

Summer concluded with the closing of the Dear Artist exhibition at the Band of Vices gallery. I’m incredibly honored that my piece, “Encrypted Memories” was included alongside so many exceptionally talented artists.

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Before I leave the SF valley, I will be publishing a True Topographics photoessay dedicated to my time here. Very blessed to have experienced this side of Los Angeles and it holds a special place in my family’s story.

Moving back to the part of L.A. I grew up in next month after almost 12 years in the SF Valley. While I enjoyed my time on this side of the hill, I’m overjoyed at the opportunity to be back.

A major humanitarian crisis is unfolding in a San Juan, Puerto Rico. Hundreds of thousands of people in and around the American city are facing rolling water shutoffs brought on by an historic drought. NBC News’ George Solis reports from a well that locals are using to get their water.

The farther along in this timeline we go, the more I think that “The Peripheral” by William Gibson is just as prescient as “Neuromancer” was at the time.

Instead of letting one of Metro's most successful programs wither, we should be expanding it. With the Olympics approaching, we should be showcasing Los Angeles—not scaling back one of the things that makes our city special.

Save CicLAvia!

I’m not rooting for England. I’m DEFINITELY not rooting for Harry Kane. But I damn sure am rooting for Bellingham, Gordon and Spence!