Churches
It’s not that unusual to find some of the world’s greatest art in churches but here’s some unusual ways that art is being used. Swiss artist Gerry Hofstetter will light the Washington National Cathedral in psychedelic coloration as part of an exhibit May 9 – 11 called Lighting to Unite: Lighting the Nation, Uniting the World. It’s free and public picnics are encouraged. It will be lit each of the three nights from sunset to midnight. Lighting as art creates visual and memorable impact as mentioned in previous posts. Another use of art in churches can be seen in the banners that we might normally take for granted but they,…
Unusual Places to find Art
Some of us may take these mundane, everyday objects for granted: window screens, cornfields, power boxes and water and storage tanks. Huh? Yep, artists can use anything as a canvas. In fact, there’s a major juried competition coming up (see below). There is an exhibition this weekend called “Rowhouse Rembrandts,” where the artists have painted window screens in the Baltimore area. Its kinda kitschy but fun. I’m curious to know what paints they use on metal and to outlast the elements, especially when they window wash those screens during spring cleaning? It’s sponsored by The American Visionary Arts Museum. This is a quirky site and kinda cool. On an aside:…
Nature’s Jewelry
I like U Street, but I really like this jewelry more. I realize the trend is everything “Green” and not just the color; however, this piece is beautiful because of the color and reminds me how Nature can be so inspirational to artists. Evidently the lotus flower symbolizes rebirth and resurrection. I like symbolic meanings so I appreciate this all the more.* I’m not a big jewelry wearer but I do recognize the artistic merit captured in the design of exceptional pieces. I think the jewelry by Ruth Zelanski seen in this le pot of roses blog is really worth mentioning, primarily for this interview about her creative process. I…
