MUSICIAN. ARTIST. GARDENER.
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MICHAEL MUSIKA'S CHRONOLOGICAL DOCUMENTATION OF CREATION THROUGH WRITING, PHOTOGRAPHY, AND PERFORMANCE ON VIDEO.

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JUNE 16, 2021 // LIFE IS A COMMERCIAL

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA

Julez speculates that life may in fact be no more than a commercial.

Michael Musika
JUNE 15, 2021 // TOURETTE'S SYNDROME OR REALLY BAD TASTE?

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA

When I listen to my thoughts, I can’t tell if I Tourette’s Syndrome, or really bad taste.  When I listen to my thoughts, I can’t tell if I Tourette’s Syndrome, or really bad taste.  When I listen to my thoughts, I can’t tell if I Tourette’s Syndrome, or really bad taste.

DITLOSMichael Musika
MAY 14, 2021 // POLITICAL SPECTACLE DISGUISED AS RELIGIOUS DISPUTE

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA

Looking at the phone versus not looking at the phone is the game.  You neeed to make lots of other people look at their phone more than you look at your phone.  Then you don’t have to go to jail, nor become a pawn in some foolish, political spectacle disguised as religious dispute. 

DITLOSMichael Musika
MAY 11, 2021 // CINDER BLOCK STORE

THE SEA RANCH, CALIFORNIA

First I'm going to the cinder block store. Then I'm going to the rope store. Then I'm going to the pier.

Michael Musika
MAY 9, 2021 // SEEK + GO HIDE, GRIM REAPER

THE SEA RANCH, CALIFORNIA

BLACK DOG, BLUE SEA  //  Canon EOS 5D Mark IV     Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM     ISO 100     24mm     0 ev     ƒ/9     1/200

BLACK DOG, BLUE SEA // Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM ISO 100 24mm 0 ev ƒ/9 1/200

FLOWERS OVER EMPTY BEACH //  Canon EOS 5D Mark IV     Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM     ISO 100     26mm     0 ev     ƒ/10     1/200

FLOWERS OVER EMPTY BEACH // Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM ISO 100 26mm 0 ev ƒ/10 1/200

LAUGHING LADY WITH DOG  //  Canon EOS 5D Mark IV     Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM     ISO 100     39mm     0 ev     ƒ/9     1/160

LAUGHING LADY WITH DOG // Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM ISO 100 39mm 0 ev ƒ/9 1/160

SEA THROUGH FENCE  //   Canon EOS 5D Mark IV     Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM     ISO 100     24mm     0 ev     ƒ/10     1/200

SEA THROUGH FENCE // Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM ISO 100 24mm 0 ev ƒ/10 1/200

WOMAN, DOG, AND SUN  //   Canon EOS 5D Mark IV     Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM     ISO 100     24mm     0 ev     ƒ/9     1/160

WOMAN, DOG, AND SUN // Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM ISO 100 24mm 0 ev ƒ/9 1/160

These are photographs I took on a morning walk from Jessie’s father’s home to Black Point Beach. We have taken this walk quite a few times over the time we have known each other. Both Jessie and Ramona are usually tolerate my efforts to learn to use the camera. This morning was pleasant weather and I felt clear and light. While taking pictures, and subsequently making this document, I feel free from the grim reapers, and temptations that present themselves in the form of missed opportunities and regrets. It is enjoyable for us to be detectives, even when we can’t remember what we’re looking for.

DSLRMichael Musika