POST # 1499
Next is the 1500th post, imagine all this nonsense going on since 2004!
Nothing special planned, I am busy running my Hurricane- it's taking all my attentions, and without AC, my nerves are not just short, but raw. New AC coming Saturday, all 4 tons of it.
When a picture isn't realized, said Paul Cezanne, you pitch it in the fire and start another.
International art collective Cracking Art Group placed 50 large-scale plastic snails all across the roof of the Duomo (the fourth largest cathedral in the world) in Milan, Italy in an effort to draw attention to and raise funds for much-needed repairs. The installation titled REgeneration features these sluggish creatures, leading to several interpretations. The snail, known for its slow pace, can be alluding to the gradual deterioration of the architecture that has perhaps gone unnoticed over time. However, the bright blue hue of each sculpture shines a metaphoric spotlight on the cracks in the upper terrace of the cathedral that are in desperate need of restoration.
When we were in Milan a few years ago we spent one whole afternoon crawling around the roof of the Duomo- I admit I took some coaxing to get out on some of the edges, but it was spectacular, even sans snails.
South-Africa born and based artist Daniel Popper creates large scale installations that involve the public. For the annual COP 17 (Conference of the Parties, 17th session), the climate change conference held in Durban, South African in 2011, Daniel Popper and his crew created for Siemens a huge baobab tree made of pallet wood and steel. They then wrapped the tree with 6,000 LED lights that lit up by the power generated from 17 bicycles. The interactive installation stood as a symbol of sustainability and hope for the future.
When asked how the crowd reacted to the installation, Popper told us this, "The crowd was extremely engaged, especially the kids. People love to interact with art. The act of peddling, to make something light up, is very fun for people. It also makes people think about alternate sources of energy."
Hey Bunnies, it's time for some AHT lessons with produce! I used to do the same thing with fabric and called it a quilt class but now I guess it's a watermelon class- doesn't matter a fig what the materials are- it's all the same principles. Believe me. And this is a free lesson so well worth it!
Repetition, Rhythm, Design
Shape, Color Contrast
Grid, Square, Circle, Point of Interest
And we're reaching the end here with a final prize- a Multi-Holiday turkey costume, adult sized, even works better for a fat guy. Wear it on Halloween to collect a basket of stuffing on your rounds- call out 'stale brad? stale bread??? and you'll be ready in no time. Then, when hanksgiving comes rolling around in a few more weeks you can wear it again at he family table- no binding waistband, no zippers to let down: poifect.
The bathroom may be an issue, but with that mesh over your face you don't even have to check lipstick. On SALE here. You're so welcome.
UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE! Here is the place where you can get the patterns for the dissected mouse plus a few of his pals! Thanks, Deanna! These are so cool!
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