Saturday, September 16, 2006
multi-coloured dragon
the multicolored dragon statue/fountain (water is coming out of his mouth) in the middle of the double stairway at the entrance to Parc Guell
Friday, September 15, 2006
Orpheus Mosaic at Paphos, Cyprus
This is the mosaic that gives "The House of Orpheus" its name. Orpheus was the human who first invented music (or, depending on the version of the legend, learned music from Apollo) and his singing and playing was said to be so wonderful that the animals of the forest gathered around to listen, as shown in the mosaic. Actually, the most common Orpheus myths said that even the plants and rocks would draw near when he played.
The House of Orpheus is located just a little past the House of Theseus, near what would have been the ancient seashore of Paphos.
Herculaneum - wall mosaic
This mosaic is in the same room as the Neptune mosaic, which is off to the right just out of the field of view.
Macedonia
A small Basilica was discovered in excavations made before the Second World War between 1936-1938. At first it was thought to be an ancient palace, but in the later research from 1960-1964, it became clear that it was an early Christian basilica. There is a decorated floor mosaic, exposed now to the sun and elements, within the basilica and several rooms have been unearthed. The mosaic in the narthex is of early Byzantine art, a big composition at a size of 100 square metres, with birds, trees, bushes, a red dog (a symbol of paradise), and animals beasts as a domain of the earth. This mosaic dates from the end of the 6th century.
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
sometimes it is hard to see an artist in his work
fabrice of amsterdam turning his four-year old mural into a mosaic. his coat, a stand-out almost anywhere, here blends into the background.
Fabrice (Amsterdam)
Location: Heinekenplein (Ferdinand Bolstraat) Amsterdam
Project: Transformation of a wall painting into a mosaïc tiled wall.
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Nek Chand Rock Garden - in progress
"we used mortar and cement and a bit of sifted sand. I buttered a wet tile, and tapped to stick to a wet wall. The tiles were all donated from renovations/etc. Everything in the 25 acre garden was recycled/repurposed. I as only there for 1.5 weeks, everyone else was to be there for 3 weeks-month... if you want to go, check with http://www.nekchand.com/ -there is a volunteer link... " (info from photographer) I only wish I had been there...
