“The art of achievement is the art of making life – your life – a masterpiece.” — Wilferd Peterson masterpiece in paint transcends history and time perpetuates life * * * “Last Supper” painting, projected on PBS studio walls in an Immersive Art Experience, transcends time in this showcase of Leonardo da Vinci’s iconic mastery … More Masterpiece
“For once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return.” — Leonardo da Vinci enchantment with space flying machines search new worlds invention of means * * * Precursor to today’s satellite imagery, Leonardo da … More Flying
“The apparent world, the one which is perceived, with its figures, its brightness, its colors, is a psychical product, a creation of the observer.” — Vasco Ronchi look up at the stars sensation of wondrous sight sense of existence * * * Brilliance of Leonardo DaVinci’s artistic and scientific fascination is displayed in “DaVinci,” a … More Brilliance
“There is no place like the beach… where the land meets the sea and the sea meets the sky.” — Umair Siddiqui mesmerizing state caught up in nature’s comfort landscape of relief * * * Sun, sea, blue sky and Adirondack chairs—ingredients of peace and comfort • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Seashore” haiku by … More Seashore
“Forget the years, forget distinctions. Leap into the boundless and make it your home.” — Zhuangzi moment by moment realize joy of being natural movement * * * Movements of Brown Pelican reflect joy of being. Call it a natural expression of Zen • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Practice of Zen” haiku by Mary … More Practice of Zen
“When you have no idea how to surrender and you’re tied up in knots, just breathe!” — Judith Orloff tied up in a knot alarm and worries constrict relax and feel free * * * Pelican gains forward headway regardless of tangled perspective • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Tied in knots” haiku by Mary … More Tied in knots
“Magic is seeing the wonder in nature’s every little thing, seeing how wonderful the fireflies are and how magical are the dragonflies.” — Ama H. Vanniarachchy filmy strands of blue drawing sky closer to me tendrils of sunlight * * * Sculpted by artist and metal fabricator, Huelani Mei, translucent wings of a dragonfly delight … More Dragonfly
“For every truth there is an ear somewhere to hear it.” — Ivan Panin put ear to the ground listen to accounts of fact instrument of truth * * * Sculptor Huelani Mei’s Forest Forms on the grounds of the Bonnet House invite visitors to explore the beauty of art and nature with larger-than-life creations … More Big Ears
“The peacock has become one of my regular sources of inspiration from nature.” — Matthew Williamson feathers and flowers insurmountable beauty nature’s potency * * * Explore the beauty of art and nature with sculptor Huelani Mei’s Forest Forms exhibit. Scattered throughout the grounds of the Bonnet House, larger-than-life interpretive sculptures of animals and plants … More Forest Forms
“Kindness is like snow— it beautifies everything it covers.” Kahlil Gibran crystalized snowflakes blanketing mountains and plains frosty coats of warmth * * * It’s lovely weather for a sleigh ride, as evidenced by antique toy sleigh and passenger in the Florence Griswold Museum Holiday Magic decor, Old Lyme, CT • “Snowbound” haiku and photo … More Snowbound
