Growing up on the banks of the Mississippi River, I took it for granted that most everyone lived near a mighty and temperamental body of water. Then I lived in and visited other parts of the world, and I learned better. I learned there are many different kinds of water. Placid, yet powerful rivers, raging streams. The ocean one day… Read more
Summer Escape
In an attempt at mind over matter, I’ve selected works of art that look cool and dark. If the illusion serves, we should all feel our core temperatures drop about 30 degrees. You might get surprised by an ocean breeze, or hear the sound of rain against your roof. If nothing else, we’ll at least have something nice to look… Read more
Repetition of Form
The human brain loves repetition. Pattern recognition is a big part of how we’re wired. It’s why we connect dots in the sky to make constellations, and why we’ve been successful at observing the cycles of the seasons, and using that knowledge to our advantage. Repeating forms help us find order amidst chaos, so it’s no wonder that artists make… Read more
Down on the Farm
There was an old song, back around the time of World War I, (and no, I wasn’t around then!) that went, “How you gonna keep’em down on the farm after they’ve seen Paree?” Yep, the doughboys left their rural homes for the big war in Europe. They came back as sophisticated urbanites. Well, in this modern technological age, many, maybe… Read more
Get Out of Town Part III
Part I of “Get Out of Town” featured works of art set in Oregon. Get Out of Town Part II extended out to the rest of the country. In Part III, we’re featuring pieces that depict scenes from the world at large. If you haven’t planned your big summer vacation yet, this might give you some ideas.
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