Confession: I am not an intrepid cyclist. I do love my orange bike with its big comfy seat, and its step-through frame (what we used to call a “girl’s” bike) so I can leave my little skirts on when I ride. And I love to pedal to the grocery store, or my favorite cafe, or [...]
Entries Tagged as 'art'
A New Kind of Birdsong
September 16th, 2009 · 5 Comments
We know that attention to the natural world can open our eyes to new ways of seeing. Have a look at this lovely little one minute video. The creator, Brazilian artist Jarbas Agnelli, says, “Reading a newspaper, I saw a picture of birds on the electric wires. I cut out the photo and decided to [...]
Tags: art, birds, urban nature
DIY Rubber Stamp Jam Labels
July 2nd, 2009 · No Comments
Folks have been asking about the labels on our jam jars.
We made them from Speedy Carve–an eraser-like art medium for creating your own rubber stamps. Our friend Audrey showed us how, and this was one of our first efforts. We think they’re pretty darn cute. If you don’t have a crafty friend to teach you, [...]
Tags: art, canning/preserving, craft
Art from Garbage–More Transformational Refuse
May 11th, 2009 · No Comments
Some of the most astonishing art we encounter when traveling is made from garbage. In Kenya and Tanzania, where artistic spirit runs deep and money is tight, many artists gather refuse for their materials, and the results can be stunning. I could prattle on about how encountering such resourcefulness makes me rethink everything I throw [...]
Tags: art, garbage, waste reduction
