These large-scale (18 feet high!) sculptures of shuttlecocks at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City were the main reason I wanted to visit the museum in the first place. There’s something so whimsical to me about sculptures of everyday things supersized that I couldn’t resist, and these did not disappoint! We almost missed the fourth one, because it’s on the other side of the museum grounds from the other three, and we stumbled upon it quite by accident…I’m glad we found the complete set!
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Patterns in Nature: The Art of HYBYCOZO
On Friday, a new art installation opened at the Missouri Botanical Garden, and I am super excited about it!
Patterns in Nature: The Art of HYBYCOZO, explores the connection between art, science, and nature. The large, geometric sculptures by artists Serge Beaulieu and Yelena Filipchuk have beautiful, unique designs that let sunlight filter through during the day to create shadows, and are lit from within at night for a completely different experience. Ironically, it was cloudy on opening day, so I simply enjoyed the sculptures on their own without the light and shadow interplay, and they were lovely! I especially like how some of the pieces are colorful, and others are reflective, but they all have unique shapes and patterns!
I will definitely be going back on a sunny day to enjoy this project, but what I’m really looking forward to is seeing them lit up at night!
Heart-ephant
Big White Gloves, Autumn Flame
Chickadee Thursday
Chickadee had her follow-up appointment with the orthopedist this morning, where she received some strengthening exercises to do with a resistance band and she got to see this adorable elephant sculpture!
Continuum
This sculpture/fountain outside the Caleres corporate office in Clayton, MO looks really cool from every angle!
Mechanical Planet
2 Arcs X 4
Shoe of Shoes
We had to stop and see this sculpture of women’s dress shoes as part of our fashion-themed summer school!
All Power to All People
