Objets Trouv

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These beach objects–stone and kelp–arranged themselves in space.

I loved this Daily Create challenge–to make a video of yourself building a 3-D assemblage. I take great pleasure in arranging altars, mantelpiece displays, and window-boxes, so this was the perfect excuse to clean out the dining room window-box and rearrange it with fresh flowers and objects from our trips–including a large chunk of coral from Kauai and the Native Hawaiian flag.

There is a meditative quality to arranging objects in pleasing juxtapositions to each other.
I am reminded of a poem by my friend Janet Barocco:

The deep, rich tones
of subtle grace
that dance and play within
the space
of light between
often pass unseen
and leave no residue or trace
except a fragrance
lingering
in their place
of music
never heard before.

 

5 thoughts on “Objets Trouv

  1. Francine Elena Ladd says:

    Thanks for juxtaposing us in your life, a lovely meditative act in and of itself! Feeling exotic & special as those fragrant lilies & Hawaiian coral! xo

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  2. Gloria says:

    Great choice of music and the exotic island treasures but, mostly enjoyed the bike rider and the mail box looking into your neighborhood!!

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  3. Kinga Biro says:

    You reminded me that we can create a ‘memory’ or ‘mood’ or ‘sacred’ space just about anywhere with a little imagination and a few choice treasures…

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