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Because I am always looking
to find something visually interesting with a camera, sometimes I get
lucky and actually take a good photo. I end up with a camera because I may need
photos
for artistic reference, or to document an event- but mostly I am trying to find
something visually exciting everywhere I go. I am not a
photographer, I rely on the principles of observation and wild luck.
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The intricate décor of a
hand-crafted old world Italian home- it's like a fantasy land for the
eyes.
I have a lot of information
on this site about what "art" is, or where to find art- and while I
can't quite put my finger on what this house is...this is art.
This is my wife's grandmothers house. Whether you consider this to be expression, or kitsch- it should not
diminish the effect entering this home has upon anyone. The more I
go there the more I can't help but think that the 80's kitsch artist
Jeff Koons would have had an orgasm in this place. Everything
is altered- check out the butterflies that Jesus is praying to, or the
fake dove peeking out of the golden urn, or the alarm clock sewn onto
the back of the couch decorated with puffy paint. They have a huge garden,
but they also have a large area of plastic
plants and animals. Every visit is an adventure, it almost drives
a granddaughter to drink on the holidays. |