amazing art

 I realize now that my statement about music on Monday was too narrow- not only will I never experience all the amazing music out there in the world, I will never be able to experience all the great art in the world.  This man's creatures inspire me.  The sheer genius of his work humbles me.  All from pvc and plastic bottles and tubes.  Good.ness.

inspiring

I have been in love with Candy Chang's art for some time now.  My first exposure to her was through her "I wish this was..." project in New Orleans.

~ image from Candy Chang website

The idea of direct community input into what a neighborhood would like to see in an empty storefront really spoke to me.  While I love Vista and it's variety of shops and storefronts, it can be a lonely bike ride through our downtown on a Monday afternoon.  We have our fair share of empty windows that could use a fresh perspective and new lease (literally) on life. 

Another favorite piece is the doorknob hanger she created to help connect neighbors...inspired!

~from Candy Chang's website

And finally, my favorite for right now: Career Path.  Perhaps it's because I'm asking myself the same questions right now or perhaps I just love messages scrawled on asphalt- either way, I love it.  On the ground she has posed two questions: When I was little, I wanted to be... and Today I want to be...

~from Candy Chang's website

Check out more of her site for the other amazing projects she has done or is currently doing.