Saturday, March 19, 2016

Exuberant reflections...



I would find it hard to believe that anyone couldn't simply enjoy the exuberance in this work by Chinese artist Gao Xiaowu. Created in stainless steel it is the perfect foil for reflections.. in the top shot it looks like he's wearing a waistcoat of 'cloudettes' don't you think :) Titled 'City Dreams' the artist states 'dreams or reality, paradoxical yet ambiguous. Humanity has sought the answer to this eluding question for eternity'.. My interpretation, if I may :) is of someone who has found the answer to this question and, head thrown back, legs and arms flung open wide, has found his wings! Hope you have a wonderful weekend, take care and stay safe.. p.s. check me out in my knee guard and sensible walking shoes, stylish huh :)



38 comments:

  1. It has such a touch of whimsy about it!

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  2. Oh yes, this one is a joy to see!

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  3. Makes me smile and gives off great reflections.

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  4. I feel happy when I look to this pictures. Very cute!

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  5. Big smile here!
    Yes, better thanks, but totally exhausted... After work St Patrick's in the bars of the quartier Latin didn't help...

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  6. Very exuberant and good! Arianna

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  7. Eine Tolle Figur und die unterschiedlichen Reflexionen sind möglich.

    Gruß
    Noke

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  8. Bright, brave and totally bonkers - you can't help but love it!

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  9. Perfect for weekend reflections.

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  10. It is a brilliant sculpture, I love the exubrence of it also.

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  11. jolly to see the photog at work in reflection!

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  12. This is a great piece and the more I reflect upon it the more I realize that it represents the lively life of y'all in Perth!

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  13. Beautiful captures and perfect interpretation!!

    In response to your query on my post here is a short video of the British troops leaving India via the Gateway of India http://www.britishpathe.com/video/last-batch-of-troops-leave-india

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  14. And perhaps a little self indulgence, with no worries about diabetes. So who's shooting a Nikon?

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  15. It makes me smile just to see it...

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  16. Enough to make anyone throw up their heels & turn somersaults!! No, NO don't do it, Grace (not 'til your knee gets better anyway).

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  17. That Aimeecakes is just so inhibited in her red hair and red dress. The two of you look more like sisters.

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  18. It's a fun work of art. Take care with your knee Grace.

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  19. Too cute. Maybe: "The First Belly Flop of Summer"

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  20. This so fun with the reflections, love it.

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  21. Just looking at it is a great mood-lifter! I can see Aimee is enjoying it, too!

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  22. such color stuff at the beach

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  23. Fun piece of art, Grace - and a good interpretation, too :-)
    Hope your knee is good as new soon!

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  24. A fantastic piece of whimsical art which seems to invite the public to add their own spin on it in reflections.

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  25. I love your interpretation -- makes me smile. Sadly, I cannot zoom in enough to get a good look at the 'ol knee brace. (Clearly, you're staying off your knee and resting well.) : )

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  26. I think these are great ...
    I also think you wise to look after that knee!

    All the best Jan

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  27. And there is that cute redhead again!

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