Getting down to the Grain

Getting down to the Grain
- Words and Photos by guest blogger UK Jamie.
After a condescending summary from Julian Z on blogging in a succinct and successful way, I'll do my best to be brief and maybe even funny.The images below are shot on 35mm film. Why would anyone do that? Well there are a few reasons. Firstly I sold my digital camera In Australia and distributed the cash amongst various drinking establishments along the East coast. This put a stop to my photography until I stumbled across a Film body I always wanted on Ebay and found an old box at home with some very out of date film in it. I went and shot some rolls and just kept at it. It quickly became an addiction.
The anticipation of not knowing what you have until it's developed, it's like Christmas morning at 5 years old, the first time I pick up the negatives and hold them against the window light it's the same feeling some get from standing at the beach watching perfect waves just before you paddle out. Pure excitement. So here's the shots I took while hanging with the guy's here at Deus Bali on those wonderful days that start with the circular sun breaching the horizon and end in raising a few glasses to a glowing green triangle reflecting itself perfectly in a disco ball helmet. Gotta love those Sundays!

On the edge of Harajuku, a bold new sign has risen - The Residence of Impermanence - in Harajuku, Tokyo, is back. Art, surfboards, motorcycles, apparel, café, music - a place where all kinds of enthusiasms collide. Step inside to the Deus Café - a breezy open ceiling space, serving all-day breakfast and the perfect energy for every moment. We're not ones to argue with that. Climb the spiral staircase to surfboards quietly lined against a softly lit backdrop.

Shaped exclusively for the Residence by Takuya “Tappy” Yoshikawa, Tetsuya Ogawa, and Jared Mell, each board is one of a kind. Sofas once beloved at the former Harajuku store — crafted by TRUCK Furniture and Stephen Kenn — have been reupholstered and brought to life for their next chapter. They’ll take on new character with time — just like this place. We invite you to settle in and enjoy the flow.

Same name. New form. The spirit remains, just slightly rearranged. Come in, stay awhile. Find us at 2-32-5 Jingumae, Shibuya-Ku, BPR Square Jingumae 1-1F & 2F Tokyo.

In Benzin Veritas!

Instagram - @deuscafe_tokyo
Instagram - @deusexmachina.jp