Category Archives: my museum of inspiration

Abstraction II:The Eloquence of Silence and Unimportant Details

Posted on January 29, 2011 by randomyriad

“It is completely unimportant. That is why it is so interesting.”– Agatha Christie Miró‘s Search for Mute Music Miró refused to comment, despite the heated debate that was going on. Max Ernst grabbed a coil of rope, while others pinioned … Continue reading →

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Abstraction

Posted on January 28, 2011 by randomyriad

Abstraction is often the most definite form for the intangible thing in myself that I can clarify in paint. . . I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn’t say any other way– things I … Continue reading →

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Suspended Spirals

Posted on January 27, 2011 by randomyriad

We went on a walk to find sculptures yesterday. We found this hanging around and a large space underneath to draw what we saw. We drew some pictures and went back to our class to play some more

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5 Favorite Albums and Books

Posted on December 31, 2010 by randomyriad

These are albums and books that I came across this year. Many of them are not new, just new to me. 1. The Suburbs by Arcade Fire: This is such a richly textured mix of instruments, musical ideas, and thoughtful … Continue reading →

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A Strange Introduction to a Truly Odd Tale

Posted on December 10, 2010 by randomyriad

Promantia And they also tell the story of Papadiabolous the Devil and his company, and of two of the hidden lives of Finnegan;  and how it is not always serious to die, the first time it happens. Here is one … Continue reading →

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