Reflections: Global Perspective

Life vs. Afterlife Part 1

ebakst — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:53:33 -0700

This much delayed episode comes to you all the way from China, where I am now, invited here as a Professor & KoGuan Chair of Digital Arts & Design @ Peking University.

The Promised Land: Part 5

ebakst — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 14:16:14 -0800

Edward's final post on his travels and search for artistic and spiritual enlightenment in Israel.

The Promised Land: Part 4

ebakst — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 13:25:07 -0800

Israel's demand for its neighbors’ recognition of its right to existence as an independent state is essential. Which country would not seek it or fight for it, if need to? But there is another facet to this, one which came to my focus while there, Israel's right to existence as the Jewish state. This is an all together other, vastly more complex an issue.

The Promised Land: Part 3

ebakst — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 11:33:47 -0800

To join all of the walls of the past, a yet another, vast and enormously tall wall, has recently been constructed by Israel to protect itself against terrorist attacks and suicidal bombers.

The Promised Land: Part 2

ebakst — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 11:47:35 -0800

Unquestionably controversial for its relationship with its neighbors, for numerous other economic reasons, and for its so compelling history and stamina, this petite state has become an envy of so many others.

The Promised Land: Part 1

ebakst — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 12:26:10 -0800

The issuing reflections are probably the most complex of all of those I have written until now, difficult and troublesome for me to reflect upon and even more so verbalize. Nonetheless, I feel a deep need to face a challenge of distilling and then sharing my personal thoughts and observations on this perplexing topics.

Creative Workshops on “Gravity Free & Reality Independent” Ideation: Part 2

ebakst — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 07:44:46 -0800

This blog will clinch my reflection on the value of creative workshops arousing imagination.

Creative Workshops on “Gravity Free & Reality Independent” Ideation: Part 1

ebakst — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 11:25:50 -0700

I shall attempt to express why creative workshops are so imperative, impactful and, at least in my personal conclusion, simply fundamental.

Encounter with Peru Part 2 - Non-Human Storytellers

ebakst — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 14:06:20 -0700

And so, while this series of blogs is not really related to animation per say, they are truly inspired by the power of imagination open-mindedness is capable of unveiling to us all.

Encounter with Peru Part 1 - Non-Human Storytellers

ebakst — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 10:45:04 -0700

I came across this amazing sculptured scene contained within a small, simple box. As I swung open its flimsy doors, it unveiled to me an astoundingly fantastical realm hidden within its tiny confinements. Its thoughtfully choreographed scene bloomed with magical stories exploding with imagination and fantasy. It rightly took my breath away.