Last Friday I went to London to stay with Son number 2 and his family, but first a bit of art at Somerset House where they are holding the London Design Biennial
‘Emotional States’
40 countries participated
In the courtyard there were several pieces of interactive art/sculpture – my favourite type of art.
Greece provided a wobbly walkway that was entitled (click on the title to see the description)
ΑΝΥΠΑΚΟΗ
My own experience of it emphasized that every step we take has an impact.
As you entered the sides expanded and opened up, with a creaky sound, each step made the next section open up for you, each step felt a bit wobbly
so you had to think about keeping your balance. It was made of recycled plastic.
A whole body experience has an impact on all the senses – every step I take makes a difference … to something, or somebody.
If I know it in my body, I know it forever.
There was so much to see and interact with in the whole exhibition, and as you can imagine I took hundreds of photos. It is taking me a while to process the photos and the feelings that each exhibit evoked …… more to come.
That look amazing! Sarah x
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It certainly was!
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Oh, my gosh!!! Wish I could have been there, too. Looks fabulous. Can’t wait to see more.
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We would have had such fun togethr Laurie!
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Wow! That’s so interesting. Such a sensory experience!
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I was surprised at the impact it had on me Eliz.
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I am so glad you chose to just do the one experience – it is just wonderful and amazing on every level! Your description of walking it is just how we should walk every moment of our lives isn’t it. The ecological, personal, spiritual, communal impact of every step, every choice, every decision is hidden in this amazing interactive sculpture ….. Wow!!
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It is like you are there with me Pauline! You have absolutely got what I was feeling and thinking as I walked through the sculpture. 🙂 🙂 ❤
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Oh, I think we think alike, I’ve noticed it before 🙂
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Such a good feeling! Hope we get to meet one day.
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These things can happen you know 🙂 It would be a real treat!!
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An exciting thought! That will keep a happy daydream running for me today – I have never been to New Zealand, but you never know ……
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I had never been out of an airport in America until three years ago either. That was when I first met up with my three blogging friends who came here last Feb. Never say never!
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Absolutely! ❤
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Looks incredible.Can’t wait to hear more.
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Yes, it was Cathy. I felt very fortunate to have the time to immerse myself in each experience.
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