"Designer Julie Ruiz patiently lights hundreds of candles and takes thousands of pictures to create an animated sequence that is sure to brighten your day." - notcot.org
"I love all forms of sisomo but this sisomo card created by artist/designer Julie Ruiz for VH1 is special. It's proof again that the size of the idea isn't always about the size of the budget. With simple stop motion photography (ok, it would have taken thousands of shots but anyone with a camera, a bunch of candles and steely determination could do it), Ruiz has created animated images that will burn right into your heart. Iconic, compelling, authentic. Catch some pics of the set-up here. The music is "Cloud Winter Breeze" by Orba Squara. And finally, VH1 which commissioned the work, should take a bow. It was VH1's Brian Graden who inspired Matt Stone and Trey Parker's animated Christmas card that turned into the phenomenon that is South Park. Hold onto your hat Julie." - Kevin Roberts on krconnect.blogspot.com
2008-04-09 The Mr. and Thug Life mirrors ONSALE!!
In need of some self-reflection? Designer Julie Ruiz has created this series of one-of-a-kind silk-screened hand mirrors that are sure to give you a whole new outlook. Each signed and dated piece is cut from mirrored Plexiglas in your choice of design: "The Mr." is SILVER with a handlebar moustache - for those days when you're feeling less than manly. And for all you softies out there yearning to be hard, try the "Thug Life" - GOLD with tattooed teardrops. Buy one for yourself, and one for your homeys at julieruiz.etsy.com.
