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MadGraf is a collaboration of the artistic endeavors of Rachelle Foronda & Dennis Madamba. They also are the Isang Himig Multicultural Acappella o8-o9 Co-Coordinators... and BFFs.

Birthed beneath J.Baskin bridge, spray cans inspired their creative proliferation. This blog is about the ill art they behold and envision through music, graffiti, food, photography, fashion, nature, design, and architecture.

Dennis Madamba is from Concord, CA. He studies Fine Arts with a concentration in Drawing and Painting at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Dennis is currently working on his portfolio before applying to grad school... hopefully, somewhere far away.

Rachelle Foronda-Gacutan is from San Francisco, CA, but lived some of her younger years in Ben Lomond, Santa Cruz. She is now in her sophomore year at the University of California, Santa Cruz, studying Environmental Studies and Economics.

Her passions lie in all forms of craft including writing, singing, cooking, music-writing, poetry, spoken word, theater arts, massage, sketching, and graffiti art.

Rachelle dreams to travel the world to study cultural, culinary, and environmental arts, while working for an international conservation biology/natural resource economy organization.

Etymology of "MadGraf"
Dennis MADamba + Rachelle Angelina Foronda-Gacutan (RAFG) ==> G-RAF =

MADGRAF. Also means: Mad Graffiti or An Angry Giraffe... hence the giraffe stencil.

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4 March 09
hellorenee: certifiedfresh: About one more month left! sundaymorning: YSL exhibition at de Young Museum in San Francisco ABOUT THE EXHIBITIONVirtuoso. Visionary. Genius. These are just some of the words used to describe the late Yves Saint Laurent, master couturier and fashion pioneer. The de Young is proud to present the exclusive United States presentation of the special exhibition Yves Saint Laurent, which celebrates the life of Yves Saint Laurent and showcases forty years of creativity by the Maison Haute Couture Yves Saint Laurent, whose unique style blends references to the world of art with allusions to pop culture and social revolutions. Structured around four themes, the exhibition develops the revolutionary nature of his body of work that presents a new definition of femininity and a signature that transcends fashion. The exhibition includes over 120 accessorized outfits belonging to the Foundation Pierre Bergé – Yves Saint Laurent as well as Saint Laurent’s drawings, photographs and videos. This exhibition marks the first major retrospective of Saint Laurent’s work in over 25 years. Yves Saint Laurent was known for revolutionizing the haute couture tradition and laying the foundations of modern women’s wear. The wardrobe basics he designed — pantsuit, pea coat, safari jacket, culotte skirt and tuxedo — became true timeless classics in every woman’s wardrobe. His couture designs were equally groundbreaking reflecting wide-ranging sources of inspiration. In Saint Laurent’s vocabulary, music, art, performance, literature and international cultures were just as significant as the new shapes he introduced. I’ve been wanting to go to this for so long!  I remember Raena, Janette, and myself planned on going all the way back in NOVEMBER! What happened?! I went over Christmas break!! This exhibit was absolutely STUNNING.  Maya Lin’s exhibit was there as well, but I’m not sure.  If it is, IT’S AMAZING. But yes, YSL is high fashion designers’ mozart and beethoven.. combined. Go if you can, then come visit me at home since I live near there. =D

hellorenee:

certifiedfresh:

About one more month left!

sundaymorning:

YSL exhibition at de Young Museum in San Francisco

ABOUT THE EXHIBITION
Virtuoso. Visionary. Genius. These are just some of the words used to describe the late Yves Saint Laurent, master couturier and fashion pioneer. The de Young is proud to present the exclusive United States presentation of the special exhibition Yves Saint Laurent, which celebrates the life of Yves Saint Laurent and showcases forty years of creativity by the Maison Haute Couture Yves Saint Laurent, whose unique style blends references to the world of art with allusions to pop culture and social revolutions. Structured around four themes, the exhibition develops the revolutionary nature of his body of work that presents a new definition of femininity and a signature that transcends fashion. The exhibition includes over 120 accessorized outfits belonging to the Foundation Pierre Bergé – Yves Saint Laurent as well as Saint Laurent’s drawings, photographs and videos. This exhibition marks the first major retrospective of Saint Laurent’s work in over 25 years.

Yves Saint Laurent was known for revolutionizing the haute couture tradition and laying the foundations of modern women’s wear. The wardrobe basics he designed — pantsuit, pea coat, safari jacket, culotte skirt and tuxedo — became true timeless classics in every woman’s wardrobe. His couture designs were equally groundbreaking reflecting wide-ranging sources of inspiration. In Saint Laurent’s vocabulary, music, art, performance, literature and international cultures were just as significant as the new shapes he introduced.

I’ve been wanting to go to this for so long!  I remember Raena, Janette, and myself planned on going all the way back in NOVEMBER!

What happened?!

I went over Christmas break!! This exhibit was absolutely STUNNING.  Maya Lin’s exhibit was there as well, but I’m not sure.  If it is, IT’S AMAZING. But yes, YSL is high fashion designers’ mozart and beethoven.. combined. Go if you can, then come visit me at home since I live near there. =D

28 February 09
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Tips for arranging music:

“You absolutely must include your name somewhere in the syllables for your song. Otherwise it can never be truly yours.”

…. that’s tight.
— “Arranging Music for A Cappella” - Ryan Moulton
27 February 09
http://www.kitsunenoir.com
Posted: 4:30 PM
Iconic urban and graffiti art cities are spotlighted, featuring top artists of the area and delicious local recipes. The Cities? New York, Berlin, Amsterdam, Paris, London. I’d say best book for Foodies and Urban Art Heads for sure.

Iconic urban and graffiti art cities are spotlighted, featuring top artists of the area and delicious local recipes. The Cities? New York, Berlin, Amsterdam, Paris, London.

I’d say best book for Foodies and Urban Art Heads for sure.

Posted: 4:08 PM
“ Like my hands addicted to spray cans, illustrating love on public property.
— Rachelle Foronda, inspired by Dennis Madamba
Posted: 3:36 PM

The Pallette: Portobello Mushroom Parmagiana

The Pallette is our collection of tasty food recipes.

PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM PARMAGIANA for the cheesy, vegetarian/mushroom lovers..

Ingredients:

2 portobello mushroom caps.

1 1/2 cups mozzerella cheese.

6 fresh roma tomatoes.

Basil Leaves.

1/2 cup parmagiano reggiano.

2 Garlic cloves.

A little butter.

Salt, Pepper, Thyme.

Prep: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Wash mushroom caps and place in a deep dish baking sheet. Finely dice 4 tomatoes, and roughly dice 2.  Chop Basil leaves, and dice garlic cloves.

Cook: (The Marinara) In a saucepan, put 1/4 cups water and the garlic.  Let the garlic infuse into the water.  Add the finely dice tomatoes, then a minute later toss in the rougly diced tomatoes. Stir occassionally.  Season with salt, pepper, and thyme (oregano may be used).  Add some basil.  You may cook the tomatoes to however soft you like your marinara to be.  Remove from heat.

Season the portobellos with salt and drizzle with a little olive oil.  Spoon the marinara sauce generously on top of the caps.  Sprinkle the mozzarella in an even layer on top of the sauce. Grate the parmagiano reggiano on top.  Place a couple tiny dollops of butter on top of the cheese, allowing for the cheeses to melt and brown.  Sprinkle some basil on top.  Cook in the oven for 15-20min, or until the cheese begins to brown. Let cool for 1 minute. Garnish with more basil and a couple dices of tomato.  ENJOY.

Posted: 1:55 PM
Mission St., San Francisco. Photgraphed by Rachelle

Mission St., San Francisco.

Photgraphed by Rachelle

Posted: 1:53 PM

IH 1st Annual Open Mic Event “Do You Hear What I Hear”

UCSC Redwood Lounge December 2, 2008.

Guitarist: Stephen Madamba.

Themed by Hunson. Originally by Josh