olimpius nr 1, © olek I recently discovered the Polish Artist Olek and I love her colorful, thought-provoking installations. Olek herself says about her work:”I think crochet, the way I create it, is a metaphor for the complexity and interconnectedness of our body and its systems and psychology. The connections are stronger as one fabric … Continued
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Eastern State Penitentiary
Eastern State Penitentiary, an imposing castle, was built to watch over the citizens of Philadelphia. It held prisoners for 141 years, from 1829 to 1971. It was initially designed to hold prisoners in complete isolation. The Quakers of Pennsylvania thought that undisturbed reflection would turn scoundrels into a citizens. To achieve this isolation the building … Continued
Manifold Motion’s Under—Immersive Art Inspired by Lichens, Fungi, Moss and Mold.
Descend into a dark and beguiling re-imagination of natural growth, decay, disease, and perseverance. Spanning three rooms of Inscape, Under combines interactive installation, video, dance, sculptural costuming, and original music. Journey through this mysterious world, explore, and engage with the environment, and witness performances by Under’s unusual inhabitants. Under is collaboratively conceived of and created … Continued
good fences make good neighbors
My dad makes cool random art sometimes. His big yard on the busy Airport Hwy is his gallery. I particularly enjoy this white picket patriotism piece he made to celebrate independence. The structure is 50′ long and 15′ high, pretty wild for citizens of Delta, OH (The Heart of it All). His blog, The Aristocrats, … Continued
Giant Whale Sculptures in the City!
I was walking down Broad Street in Philadelphia when I turned and saw these life size gray whales. Amazing. The artist Shay Church thinks about the long daunting migrations gray whales must survive each year. He describes his wet clay installations as migrations interrupted. Just when you think you have seen everything you come across … Continued
Fun Appraochable Art for All—Shape Lab
Photo courtesy Michael Nagle. From Shape Lab on Flickr. Shape Lab is an innovative, interactive space at the MoMA. At Blank Space we highly value the creation of artful installations for kids and adults alike to enjoy. Shape Lab is one of those places where I can see my version of the universe aligning. The … Continued
Seattle’s Tzedakah Caterpillar
This caterpillar was created for the Seattle Jewish Community School. It will house information about the students work of loving kindness (G’milut Hasadim) and charity (Tzedakah) throughout the year. Each body segment represents a month, and will grow each month throughout the year. The tail houses two Tzedakah boxes for the students to use each … Continued