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Earth Day Creativity Shot!************ Inspiring Artist Vik Muniz on TED Talks
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 04:25PM Have 15 minutes??
Indulge in a creativity shot! Watch this TED talk video by Artist Vik Muniz who makes art from pretty much anything! Be it shredded paper, wire, thread, clouds, sugar or (my fave) chocolate!!
I think this is a great artist and visionary to look at on Earth day as his work inspires me to see in new ways and to look at things that I would normally disregard, and notice that these things have majestic potential.
My earth day wish and oath is that we would approach our communities and future with open eyes, a conscious heart, an active hand and a willingness to try. - Amarettogirl
Here in this video he describes the thinking behind his work and takes us on a tour of his incredible images. If you stick it out past the cotton, fluff shapes you'll me mesmerized!!
I was fortunate enough to see this Vik Muniz piece in 'real life' when it was at the MOMA:
So what do you say? After reading such negativity, deceit and hardships in the news why don't we shake our heads and open our eyes to seeing life a new. Lets try to see the beauty and potential in everything. Lets be more creative as we strive to create environmental balance and daily peace.
Lastly, let me share this phenomenal ten second exercise emailed to me today by a brilliant student W. Greenbaum,
Here is a 10 second exercise: Read then try...
Close your eyes. Inhale softly, then exhale slowly. Then open your eyes.
That moment was brought to you by the planet earth. The relative stillness provided by her gravity. The air from her atmosphere. Love and Respect her. That's all you have to do.
Happy Earth Day everyone!
3ww prompt:Deceit, Indulge, Oath
Reader Comments (11)
Happy Earth Day to you. This was a fine essay and goes toward introducing people to a new, exciting artist.
that was a great vid but i have to say I loved the exercise--just what I needed
Happy Earth Day!!!!! This is such a cool article
I really enjoyed this very different approach to 3WW. Thanks for showing me something new and Happy Earth Day.
An excellent eco-post. you say it well.
Earth day.
Mother Earth wud be real happy to see such concerned kids.
Keep the gud wrk going
~Harsha
Cool banana's , hot potato, Earth day every day!
Excellent post. We needed it!
gyrating on its own steam of oath
Miss Almond Aperitif,
Wonderful message in this article. Happy Earth Day to you, as well!
Cheers,
Michael
PS: You're from Joisey? I'm from Joisey!
This was the freshest post from, the postest with the mostest!!! Love this guys work especially his chocolate people. Thank-you for the earth day shout out!
Loved the art and your response to it.