Posts Tagged ‘art’
Tripping the light fantastic
May 13, 2020What 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.
Animal, vegetable or mineral . . .
March 19, 2020In an enchanting new video titled “Waiting to Be Found,” Dan Hoopert dives into the details within Earth’s minerals. The United Kingdom-based designer highlights the sprawling crystallization process as it expands within each deposit and alters its colors. One piece even grows a sparkling mass off its left side.
Hoopert’s project is based on a 2019 article in Earth, which states that the International Mineralogical Association recognizes more than 5,000 distinct minerals, including well-known silicates and carbonates that are frequently found in masses around the world. “Most are documented based on just a few known occurrences. It’s unlikely that scientists will stumble across many new finds of singularly abundant minerals on Earth, but numerous rare minerals are probably yet to be discovered,” the article says. In the last decade, about 1,000 new species were added to the association’s growing list.
The designer brought the project to life using 3D special effects software Houdini and Redshift. For more of his imaginary explorations of natural processes, follow him on Instagram and Behance.
Gunsmoke and Knitting 