Well, we all know today was Halloween, formally known as "All Hallows Eve". In honor of the season... fall being one of my favorite times of year climate-wise, I carved pumpkins... out of orange Jell-O! Hahahaha!
Come on, you know it's cute. Not all of my Jack O' Jell-Os survived extraction from the pan, but the kids were eager to gobble them up no matter how grinning or gruesome they were.
Halloween aside, I saw some more beautiful art today at the school library. I had wandered upstairs and happened upon some display cases recessed inside study tables. My find included antique turquoise and silver jewelry, more embroidered textiles in the indigenous style, dyed leather garments, lace gloves and handkerchiefs, and old fashion plates from France at the turn of the 19th century, replete with ruffles and bustles a-plenty. The craftsmanship was detailed and the handiwork exquisite.
I stopped in to see James, the director of the non-profit art gallery on campus, before my class this evening. He was extolling the virtues of naps, the only drawback being that you can't take one at work, even on your break, unless you sneak off to sleep in your car. There is a new exhibit opening in a couple weeks, with the overall theme of rights, and four categories under that umbrella. James invited me over for the Gala... and I would like to attend. It sounds intriguing, indeed. I first met James last semester when the current exhibit was due to open in a couple days - I was not able to attend the opening then, but I came back when all the pieces were in place to see how their presentation and the lighting set them off to great advantage. PICTURE Cultural Art Gallery houses exhibits including work from artists around the globe, generally showcasing 80-100 pieces at a time. Every exhibition is themed and categorized with deep and diverse meaning. The quality of the artwork is fantastic and innovative. I enjoy visiting PICTURE as a retreat when I have time between classes or just to have a chat with James - he's quite the interesting fellow.
I'm looking forward to the Gala and the host of people I will have the chance to meet there. I imagine many of the artworks will be conversation-starters (update to follow).
It's good to take time to appreciate art and beauty, and delicious orange pumpkins carved out of Jell-O, Mmmmmm... After all, life is too short to die...
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