I apologize for the lack of posts lately; I've had some technical difficulties and a rather full work life keeping me otherwise occupied. Before I was entirely forgotten, I wanted to just post a few photos of this marvelous
malachite urn at the
Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Probaly the most fascinating thing about it, other than that emerald green color, are the shadows created from the lighting. Two points to be made here: sometimes the affect of an object is more important than its existence and if you look past the obvious, sometimes you find something even more interesting. I'll be back soon!
I apologize for the lack of posts lately; I've had some technical difficulties and a rather full work life keeping me otherwise occupied. Before I was entirely forgotten, I wanted to just post a few photos of this marvelous malachite urn at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Probaly the most fascinating thing about it, other than that emerald green color, are the shadows created from the lighting. Two points to be made here: sometimes the affect of an object is more important than its existence and if you look past the obvious, sometimes you find something even more interesting. I'll be back soon!
I always am intrigued by shadows and even designed a line of lighting specifically for the shadows created on ceilings and walls.
ReplyDeleteGlad you doing well. I am also glad to read in this economy which is so bad for interior designers and architects you are slammed with work.
ReplyDeleteI was just at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and missed this beauty — there's sooo much to see there! I'm studying the handle and really enjoying that the figure is standing on top of armor! As for the shadow, I see it as the composition for a modern painting.
ReplyDeleteSecond Blue's comment and yes the shadows are quite amazing. That green which so many call "the 80s" is a beautiful classic.
ReplyDeleteps: my word verification today was "idedness." May have to use that one to describe by hot weather inertia.
"...if you look past the obvious, sometimes you find something even more interesting."
ReplyDeleteThat Sir, is how we should all strive to live our lives.
Well said, Stefan. You've made me think about how the simplest linen curtain can have more impact than a full-tilt creation with all the trimmings.
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