Posts Tagged ‘art’
What is tattoo Tuesday about?
May 12, 2020
Although traditionally regarded as a symbol of Eastern religions such as Tantric Buddhism, Shintoism, and Jainism, mandalas (mandala = circle in Sanscrit) are found in many cultures, such as Mesoamerican, Native American, and Scandavian, among others.
In addition, mandalas have been adopted by some modern western people as a symbol of wholeness or the universe.
In his autobiography, psychologist Carl Jung wrote, “I sketched every morning in a notebook a small circular drawing, … which seemed to correspond to my inner situation at the time. … Only gradually did I discover what the mandala really is: … the Self, the wholeness of the personality, which if all goes well is harmonious.”
Mandalas can be beautiful and striking in design which, no doubt adds to their appeal.
What did I find fascinating?
April 30, 2020This is director Bert Haanstra‘s 1959 Oscar winning documentary short, Glas.
How do you build happy?
April 13, 2020
“In Tianshui, China, a clear dome casts sunlight onto 483 polychromatic glass panels lining a kindergarten’s windows, railings, and doorways. It gives the spacious building a kaleidoscopic effect, refracting varying hues onto the white walls and minimalist wood furnishings. “Color shades can grow and shrink as colors overlap and become different colors, or move from a vertical plane to a horizontal plane and back again,” architect Keiichiro Sako wrote on Instagram. “I hope that spending childhood in this beautiful light will foster the creativity of the children.””
To me it looks like the perfect kindergarten.
What am I osprey blogging?
March 27, 2020There is nothing sappy about this fellow
For more information and more spectacular photos, go to this link
What am I covering up?
March 24, 2020
Are you safe?
I am really not sure how much help these face masks would be against diseases, but they are an interesting use of fiber.
Gunsmoke and Knitting 