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MICHELLE FORSYTH

June 17, 1958 (for my grandfather) (#1 from Ostinatos), 2007.
Paper, watercolor, casein, gouache, felt, beads and pins, 48 x 60 inches.
Installed at Deluge Contemporary Art, Victoria, BC.

"On June 17, 1958, construction on the Second Narrows Bridge came to a halt when a large portion of its span collapsed into the inlet. Strapped to the bridge with harnesses, eighteen workers lost their lives. My grandfather was crab fishing in the inlet at the time and helped save some of the men that fell into the water. In the 1990's, the bridge was re-named the Ironworker’s Memorial Second Narrows Crossing as a tribute to the workers who lost their lives during its collapse. On both ends of the bridge are plaques commemorating the workers who died in the event. My piece depicts some small flowers located near the north end of the bridge."

(via the jealous curator)

living wall by french botanist PATRICK BLANC

designed for the taipei concert hall

read about blanc and see more of his itense (!) work here

installation at the venice biennale 2007 (52nd international art exhibition)

(via babykailan)

alcohol map of the world for children by MASHA KAPSARGINA. 

(via odnoshivkin)

 JAMIE VASTA

(via my love for you...)

temporary sand drawing by JIM DENEVAN-founder of outstanding in the field!

(spotted on le grand cru blog)