Ever feel likeyour brain is out to get you? Like it’sconvincing you to do thingsthat aren’t actually in your best interest? For every item you touch, your brain convinces you that you “might need it one day.” It’s amazing howjust touching an item can cause you to feel a sense of ownership. So instead, work in reverse: what if you lost everything? What would you re-purchase and what would you let slide?...
Tessellated Pavement is so called because the rocks here have fractured into polygonal blocks that appears tessellated or tiled. Photo credit At Eaglehawk Neck two types of formations are seen: a pan formation and a loaf formation. These parts of the pavement do not dry out so much, reducing the level of salt crystallisation. Also see:Curious Rock Formation of Giant’s Causeway in Ireland Sources:SMH,Wikipedia
Greek artistTeodosio Sectio Aureacreates intricate iron sculptures which, at first glance, might appear to be a tangled mass of metal and wire. But when this is placed against a source of light at the correct orientation, the objects cast shadows that magically take the form of a lady or some easily distinguishable shape. Teodosio Sectio Aurea’s artworks vary greatly in content, from beautiful women, and familiar masterpieces of Picasso, da Vinci and Michelangelo....
The Angora rabbit is one of the oldest types of domestic rabbit, believed to have originated from Turkey. So before the sailors left Angora they secured some of the Angora rabbits to take back to France. The French claim the Angora rabbits were first recorded in France in the Encyclopedia of 1765. There are five breeds of angora rabbits. The English breed is commonly used as pets because of its cute, fluffy appearance....
I developed an appreciation for the beauty and vastness of the ever-changing sky and sea. When I travel, I take thousands of photographs and make small sketches. She is now a part of the landscape she loved so much. Art can facilitate a deeper understanding of any crisis, helping us find meaning and optimism in shifting landscapes.
Most of islands inhabitants are fishermen and fish traders. At that time, the island was covered with weeds and infested with birds and snakes. Entry permits and taxes were introduced on fishermen that hoped to cash in on the newly discovered fishing grounds. The ownership dispute is yet to be resolved.
Heaps of empty shells lie everywhere, on streets and building facades and on trinkets sold by street hawkers. Fadiouth is known mainly for its cemetery, which is also made out of shells.
With thin decks and conspicuous lighting, Hovenring is a new landmark for the city. At night the slender bike ring is lit from below to further enhance that floating effect. A circular cable-stayed bridge soon appeared to be the best option. Building the circular bridge proved to be more difficult than expected. Hovenring was finally opened to be public on June 29th, 2012. Also see:Circular Pedestrian Bridge in Lujiazui, China, andAmsterdam, the City of Bicycles
“When you slow down and align yourself with the desert, the project begins to unfold before you. It reveals that it is about light and shadow, reflected light, projected light, and change.” By day, the desert scenery is reflected upon the mirrors making the cabin barely visible. “One might see blue, red, and yellow… and continue to see those colours.
His degree of virtuosity is unique: he does not solder or weld parts. His sculptures are screwed together. It took him just four weeks to make his first sculpture and 17 years for his most recent completion! Martinets works are currently on display at an exhibition atSladmore Contemporaryin London, till January 31, 2014.
In 10 years, Horiuchi became proficient enough to issue works in art exhibitions. He tried using Word but was limited to the paper sizing and he could draw more freely in Excel. Each of his portrait is studded with countless Auto Shapes, carefully shaped into intricate patterns and colored. Horiuchi first gained attention when, in 2006, he entered an Excel Autoshape Art Contest. His work, which was far-superior than the other entries, blew the judges away....
The 10 million-ton rock rises 200 meters from the surrounding plain, visible from miles around the countryside. Photo credit The rock is located near the border of two towns - Guatape and El Penol. Both towns claimed ownership of the rock. Only the “G” and part of the “U” were completed. The two giant letters can still be seen on the northern face of the stone. The staircase was built later....
The golden dome is the Memorial Hall of the sects founder, Phramonkolthepmuni. This is surrounded by a massive circular concrete platform which functions as the Meditation Amphitheatre. The entire complex is located on a thousand-acres piece of land. Mass rituals and meditations are held everyday, helped by thousands of volunteers. During Sundays and major religious festivals, nearly 100,000 worshippers congregate at the complex. Photo credit Sources:Wikipedia,Wikitravel,Foreign Policy,Dhammakaya.net
