art
Be it Old Masters or local craftsmen, where there's art, there's travel.
Sundial Bridge: An Architectural Gem with an Uncommon Design
I stood mesmerized by the sleek, slanted, gleaming white column brightly lit by the evening sun against the clear blue sky. The cables tying the column to where I was standing, a pedestrian bridge across the Sacramento River in Redding, California with translucent glass panels for the deck, made it all the more intriguing and aesthetically pleasing.
By P. Venkat Raman4 years ago in Wander
A Chicago Coloring Book
Chicago is grey - salt mixture on the streets, the cars, your shoes. Corrosive, it does you good one way and destroys you in another. Grey is a Chicago winter. It’s the slush in the gutters, cold like the thousands who walk past the homeless Vietnam Veteran on Michigan Ave without acknowledging his existence. Silver are the CTA trains, enabling people’s lives like hemoglobin through our veins. Metallic grey are the skyscrapers in all directions reflecting off the Bean. But, just like the Bean’s distorted reflection, the grey of Chicago is only a fog that cloaks everything in bleakness. Beyond the grey are brilliant hues – blue and green and yellow and black and red.
By Hannah Rose4 years ago in Wander
Brush Strokes
Have you ever stood in front of a painted canvas and truly contemplated the depth of each and every brush stroke? I have. I’ve stood in front of and absorbed exquisite one-of-a-kind masterpieces in various museums. I’ve curiously compared reproductions of paintings locally with a personal twist. Either way, there is something inherently magical and unique in every creation. The colors chosen. The texture. The individual and the collective strokes. Witnessing the finished design and pondering whether its existence was planned, or not. There is something multi-dimensional and otherworldly available in taking the time to absorb and truly appreciate every tiny detail and the visual story the tapestry of paint creates.
By Amy Lovelynn4 years ago in Wander
Where Love Grows
Where Love Grows. When I think of you I remember all the dreams I spoke aloud and early mornings I danced in the kitchen. I smile like I've never had a bad day, as if nothing was ever wrong. When the moon lights up my garden, the cool breeze comes in through the broken screen door. It's so crisp and I feel pure, breathing in the air. My cats come closer to me once I've sat down on an old chair. My three furry babies have their own chairs, one sleeps on my lap and the other two sitting and sleeping on their chairs. One fur baby the most needy of attention, lies in my lap. The other two are as far from each other as they can be. My happy place. All that was ever missing in here was more loved ones and an arm chair and a cup of tea.
By M R Herring4 years ago in Wander
How and Where to Find Some of Australia's Best Street Art in Melbourne
It's hard to know where your street art must begin in Melbourne because there are so many laneways lined with brilliant street art. However, we've compiled a list of the best street art destinations that any self-respecting influencer should visit. Put on your most comfortable shoes and hit the streets of Melbourne to see some of Melbourne's greatest street art. Extend your art adventure around the city by visiting these free galleries or looking for the greatest public artworks in Melbourne.
By Daphne Olga4 years ago in Wander
Amazing Stairways
Europe Serbia Traveling in Serbia you'll be amazed by a staircase in downtown Belgrade that has been painted in flat-weave kilim in a geometric pattern with the color red dominating. It is the design of the Pirot carpet that has been a symbol of Serbia for centuries. It is honored on its intangible cultural treasures list. The Pirot carpet was re-introduced for state ceremonies in 2011.
By Rasma Raisters4 years ago in Wander
The Quest to Save Alaskan Artist Vic Sparks’ Legacy
Sheila Ralph’s quest began in a setting rivaling Lord of the Rings. Misty, sharp-edged mountains soared five thousand feet above the icy fjord. At their base, on a narrow strip of flatland rimmed by water, perched the tiny hamlet of Skagway, Alaska.
By Diane Helentjaris5 years ago in Wander
Seeing The World Through Collecting
As a child, I started collecting bells, and to this day, if you come by to visit and ask for the grand tour, I can still tell you which bell was the first one I got: a bell depicting the eruption of Mt. St. Helens in May, 1980. The bell is slightly battered from years of using it as a toy as well as a collector’s item. But it is a representation of the majority of the bells I own: souvenir bells that can be found in many airport gift shops, which I can assume is the origin of many of them. When I was a child, my father traveled a lot for work, and bells were the souvenirs he typically bought me, more than likely while he was waiting to board his flight home. My father got to travel (though I know he would have preferred to spend those hours away with me and sister instead) and I got to see the world through the scenes depicted on those bells.
By Heather A Mayson5 years ago in Wander
Craft, Culture, and Curiosity
There isn’t anything richer in value than craft. To me, the word “craft” speaks of expertise, time, heritage, and dedication. As an embroidery artist, my dream is twofold. It is to pursue my craft and share with others its rich history. I started doing embroidery with very little guidance. I was taught some basic stitches and told to explore. When I moved to Kanazawa, Japan, I had the privilege to participate in a small embroidery class that taught the traditional embroidery of the region, Kaga Nui. In the lessons, I was introduced to the rules of the technique. And like many things in Japan's culture, there was a proper way to do everything. It was the total opposite of how I was taught. After I finished the introductory course, I was told that my future work would not be Kaga Nui. They went on to explained that I needed to complete the full training to claim to be a Kaga Nui artist. This class opened my eyes to the depth of the world of embroidery. And, the pride artists take in their craft.
By Julia Windom5 years ago in Wander
Armchair Traveling to Every Country Through Art. First Place in Members Only Challenge. Top Story - June 2021.
For this great Vocal Challenge supported by Memberful, I'd like to implement a project I've long thought about, dreamed about, and want to make happen!
By Denise Elnajjar5 years ago in Wander
