making room for all the things
You’ve probably noticed, but I like visiting museums. Here are some notable works from the Museo de Arte Moderno. Museums are another way to escape reality, or enter a reality that another person has gone through. Art is so important. It’s an extension of oneself, an exploration of thought, the unconscious, the possible or impossible. It’s a reaction to how the world and others are treating each other. Here are a few pieces I liked. More from this museum on Flickr.
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I revisited and edited some photos I took at the Rodin Museum in Paris. The museum is a converted mansion that became the house for his work. It is a lovely, intimate space. Seeing the natural light fall on the sculptures in a house-like setting was pure joy. This is just a small selection from the photos I took. For more photos, visit my Flickr album.
The spontaneous nature of street photography can bring about unexpected moments of human connection. Sometimes my camera is not on the correct setting and it lags when I try to catch a candid moment. On this day, a stranger took advantage of the delay and flashed a friendly smile my way.
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Today was a tough day. It probably rained three inches total today, it was so rainy. I can’t say that the darkness of winter doesn’t affect me. It affects me greatly. So, I made a visit to a friend’s house where she had a shoulder to cry on and a baby for me to be my muse for the day, and distract me from my not-so-great mood. This kid is just so darned delightful. There was no way I was leaving that house feeling better than I walked in. Thanks to this kiddo and his family for always being there.
Every now and then I stumble across an image I forgot about or put aside because I knew I liked it, but didn’t do anything with it. I’ll start with one I found today that I have so many titles for, but I’ve taken to Don’t Look Down.
Our trip to Mexico City was filled with art and culture. When others go to the beach to forget and relax, we travel to discover and learn about subjects new and different from our own. While wandering the streets, a banner ad for the exhibit El arte de la indumentaria y la moda en Mexico, 1940-2015 caught our eye. So we popped in. Admission was free to explore this lovely building, where there were two floors filled with beautiful dresses. They were stunning, traditional, historical, daring, of-their-decade, and just fascinating to study. Students of fashion were walking around with sketch pads and cameras studying each piece. One student seemed to be photographing the same ones I was interested in. I remember him making a comment to me in Spanish that we seemed to like the same styles.
Fashion is not something I really keep up with at all, but I appreciate the art and skill designers have to manifest their visions. I enjoy exploring different areas of art and creativity. Areas I couldn’t do because it just isn’t my natural talent. It helps me stay curious and grow in the kinds of visions I can have for my work.
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