It's Time For Some Art - Small and Large

I haven't talked about artwork for a while, and it seemed a good topic for the day. I'm starting out with the semi-ridiculous, artwork "installations" or "wedges" by AnonyMouse. This came across my feed a few days ago, and I bookmarked it for a return visit when I read that these sidewalk and low wall artworks appear in Sweden, France and on the Isle of Man. So, my friend who lives on the Isle of Man, have you seen any of these installations? It might be a wonderful thing for NYK1 and NYK2 to keep their eyes open for. 

Here is a miniature of Ricotta Records made and placed
by AnonyMouse. The following photo will give you
an idea of the scale of these detailed miniatures. 

Here, this tiny dog stands between two other AnonyMouse
installations. I have always enjoyed miniatures, perhaps it's
part of the reason why I work with beads. I wish there
was something similar in my area, but alas, there is not. 

AnonyMouse fashions miniature shops, restaurants or other venues and places them below the windows of the originals, at street level. There is usually an AnonyMouse logo accompanying the miniature. They are lovely, quite complex, miniature works of street art and I think they're something I would have loved to do as a younger person. The original article where I read about them is here (just follow the link), but those of you who live in the areas where they operate, just keep your eyes open. 

This wonderful piece, entitled "Wave" is on exhibit at the
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art. It's carved from
Guarea wood from Nigeria, a gift from Margaret Gardiner. 

The Google Doodle this morning features Barbara Hepworth, a artist primarily known for her sculptures, although she did other types of art as well. She was focused, intense and dedicated to her art until she died in her 70's, and her artwork is in cities and on plazas throughout the world. I thought I'd share a few of her pieces that I really like. 

Her larger abstract sculptures are in permanent collections
throughout the world. I couldn't fine specific information
on this duo, but I really like them. 

This 21-foot-high sculpture entitled "Single Form" stands in front of
the United Nations building in New York City. It is dedicated to the
memory of Dag Hammarskjold. Here it still stands today, in front
of the Dag Hammarskjold Memorial Library at the UN in NYC. 

One last one, because I love this grouping so much. This is "Family
of Man" and stands in Suffolk, UK. I love the placement, I love
the abstracted yes balanced forms, and I love how they work together
to produce something truly wonderful. 

And there you have it - more of a pictorial blog today, but those are also fun. I hope you've enjoyed this small sojurn into artwork, large and small, and that you have a truly fabulous Tuesday. I'll be back tomorrow.