“The world is intertwined and we therefore have to be gentle in the way we treat one another and the Earth, so that our impact on others is benevolent and good.” — Maya Soetoro-Ng entangled patterns soft edges sharp lines converge neighborhood make-up * * * Complement of stems, spikes and softness • Photo and … More Entanglement
“We are mosaics. Pieces of light, love, history, stars… Glued together with magic and music and words.” ― Anita Krizzan fragments of one’s life designs and colors cry out masterful story * * * Mosaic of Monarch butterfly’s wings adds touch of drama to garden’s beauty • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Extra Beauty” haiku by … More Extra Beauty
“To believe in faeries is to step into an enchanted space where the rational mind meets the irrational heart, and all things become possible.” — Brian Froud mystical murmurs hiding place of enchantment speaking to the soul * * * An “Enchanted Environment” awaits visitors to the Mystical Murmurs installation at Florence Griswold Museum in … More Enchanted
“Find beauty not only in the thing itself but in the pattern, the light and dark which that thing provides.” — Junichiro Tanizaki layer on layer sign of celestial beauty always ascending * * * With its intricate, turning pattern, the Echeveria plant’s distinctive rosette design captures the symbolic essence of beauty, grace and spiritual … More Symbolic Pattern
“Everything has beauty, but not everyone can see it.” — Confucius silky lightweight floss rises in commonplace world beauty shows power * * * Silky strands of milkweed fiber drift from burst pods. Naturally buoyant and water repellent, milkweed floss was valued during World War II to fill life jackets for soldiers. Two 20-pound bags … More Lightweight Power
“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” — Socrates embrace growth thru change focus on forging ahead prospect of progress * * * With their bright bands of yellow, black and white, Monarch caterpillars feed on milkweed host plant before their … More Change for Tomorrow
“So for now I say goodbye to this chapter of my life and I look forward to what comes next.” – Brooke Davis Members of Great Elephant Migration move on from Newport, RI, to their next stop in New York City. # # # keep moving forward new paths followed, doors open hello adventure Led … More Moving On
“Our greatest strength lies in the gentleness and tenderness of our heart.” — Rumi tiny touch says much affection told with warmth strength and tenderness # # # Visitor to Great Elephant Migration exhibit fell in love with baby elephant and tucked tiny flower behind its ear. Each sculpture crafted from the invasive lantana weed … More Up Close and Personal
“There is a bond, it appears, between mother and child which endures as long as they do. It is independent of love; reason cannot weaken it; hate cannot destroy it.” — Margaret Deland deep maternal love teach, nourish, protect and guide unshakable bond Elephants live in tight-knit family groups, typically up to 100 individuals with … More Family Bond
“I hope this exhibition reminds us of the awe we feel when in the company of wild, free animals and, in our increasingly urban world, inspires the human race to better share space.” — Ruth Ganesh overlap of souls challenge of life together wildlife harmony * * * The Great Elephant Migration ~ A herd … More The Great Elephant Migration
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