Jan 13, 2017 – [Friday] Patterns: St. Martin-in-the-Fields

London, England, taken on January 7, 2017

The most recent trip to London included a stop at the St. Martin-in-the-Fields Church, where I went specifically to see the East Window above the altar. The warped window design is reminiscent of a cross and while somewhat abstract, is strangely very aesthetically appealing.

Jan 07, 2017 – [Saturday] Is this what you call art? – Talking with a sculpture

Huzhou, China, taken on December 14, 2016

In Huzhou we saw this interesting sculpture of what seemed to be a food vendor in the old days, and my mom was certainly more fond of the man in the sculpture than were the rest of us. Her “interaction” with the sculpture actually seemed to make the entire scene come alive – how amusing!

Dec 31, 2016 – [Saturday] Is this what you call art? – Street calligraphy

Kunming, China, taken on December 23, 2016

I’ve seen my fair share of street art but I saw street calligraphy with water for the first time near Green Lake Park in Kunming. Excellent technique and beautiful writing – what skill!

Dec 24, 2016 – [Saturday] Is this what you call art? – Sculpture on Shamian

Guangzhou, China, taken on December 21, 2016

Many sculptures are scattered around Shamian Island in Guangzhou, depicting traditional Cantonese life in the old “Xiguan” area of the city back in the days. One of my favourites is that of an elderly man taking his caged pet bird out for a walk, a rather common sight in the old days in Guangzhou.

Dec 17, 2016 – [Saturday] Is this what you call art? – A garden in Suzhou

Suzhou, China, taken on December 12, 2016

Suzhou is well known for its beautiful classic gardens and a visit to Suzhou is not complete without admiring one or two of these. The layout and decorations of each garden are intricately and elegantly designed, a true classical Chinese architectural masterpiece.