Oooh nooo! It is my grandchild's ice cream cone falling out of the hand about to splat on the hot ground. We are both distraught. She because of what has happened, and I because I know I will have to offer Grandma's cone as a replacement!
I see a fairy dancing. My first though was a miliary jet, but when I looked closet, I could kind of see a face at the top...and then it looks like a dancing girl or a fairy in a wide long dress.
Welcome to 'What is it?' the interpretative blog challenge! You see an image I post and you tell me what you think you see or what it represents, beyond the literal!
This week, my lovely blog friend Kelly has provided the image for consideration. It is a beautiful cloud.
Kelly asked me what I saw in this clouds ape and I said I'd share it in a post.
So, it's now your turn. Leave a comment saying what you think you see in this cloud beyond the literal. I'll also share what I think and then I'll ask Kelly to reveal what she saw it as when she spotted this cloud!
Do join in and leave your suggestion. Specific or vague, man or beast, man made or natural, all suggestions welcomed!
Do leave a comment telling me what you see. I LOVE to read everyone's interpretations!
What about last time?
Last time, for What is it? I asked you to say what you thought this piece of art was depicting and then I'd reveal what the real title for it is, rather than my usual of telling you what I saw something as.
This piece was entitled "Dancer" so I am guessing the work was supposed to perhaps look like a ballet dance or some sort of contemporary dancer. I personally saw it as some angelic being!
What did my lovely commenters and participants see it as?
It's been a very busy couple of weeks. I have had 4 performances at school this week as well as rehearsals for those.
Monday morning started with 3 back to back rehearsals in the playground with years 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 respectively for their South Asian festival performances. Then I spent the rest of the day rehearsing choir, recorder club, orchestra, drumming club and solos with the concert featuring 100 children at 6pm.
The concert went fairly well but it was disgustingly hot.
Then, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday were the South Asian festival-style performances in the playground at 9.30am each morning. As a school we have been having a focus celebrating South Asian countries' culture so I have had a term of researching, transcribing and learning songs from India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Pakistan. It has been a real intellectual challenge but the feedback I have had from staff, children and parents has been really amazing, especially from those from Bangladesh. The kids did a really good job singing their songs. In year 1-2, they learnt Anile Anile (Sri Lanka), Ghum Parani (Bangladesh), Aap So rahe Hain (Pakistan), Aakad Bakkad (India and Pakistan), Ali Baba (Afghanistan). In year 3-4, they learnt Mou machi (Bangladesh), Khamma Marra Nanderji lal (India), Mage Podi Thara (Sri Lanka), Alef Baa (Afghanistan) and then they presented my poem, An A-z of musical instruments. In year 5-6, they learnt Jai Ho (India), Eso Eso (Bangladesh), Alef Ba (Afghanistan) and then they presented my poem Dhol Drums (which is soon to be published by Little Thoughts Press).
Today, I awoke at 6.45pm, despite being very tired and ate breakfast, then cycled 2 miles to the swimming pool for an 8am swim which was lovely, then I cycle to church for a prayer connections hour then home for bacon baguette for breakfast, then I did 3 days worth of washing up (yes, it was awful!) and washing and sorted out some stuff. CBC got home from Duke of Edinburgh expedition by about 3.30pm so that was nice and then we went for Thai dinner which was gorgeous as always!
Anyway, onto the main event... this week for What is it, we have something slightly different.
A couple of weeks ago, CBC and I went to Snape Maltings to watch the BBC National orchestra of Wales perform at the Aldeburgh festival and there was an exhibition called Slung mugs by Ffiona Lewis.
As we were queuing to get into the concert hall, we found ourselves looking at the sculptures and wondering what they depicted. We then saw the list of titles later. This week, for What is it? I would like you to say what you believe this sculpture is depicting and then next time, I will reveal what the title of the piece is! So, leave a comment, saying what you think!! Please join in!!
Usually something jumps righty out at me, but I'm struggling this time. It's between a pirate ship and big foot! (I know, two entirely different things!)
I mentioned enjoying making art out of objects found on a beach which I then leave for other people to hopefully find and delight in.
The other day, we visited Holkham beach and I used cockle shells and Razor clam shells to fashion a little tile for people to find.
I think Razor Clam shells are beautiful. They have wonderful layers and a beautiful sheen. When you look at them, they are all really different colours.
I haven't taken part in Style Imitating Art for ages! I kept forgetting about it and then not having the time to think of an outfit. However, when I saw last week's inspiration piece, I knew what I could wear:
Naturally, I began with my Miss Patina Cats playing instruments blouse!
I love this blouse! It's so me.
I then added the Kew Broderie Anglaise skirt. The eyelets made me think of musical notes. I would have worn my cat culottes but they are still away in a suitcase of winter clothes (not done my swap yet!)
I added my Clarks Artisan black Nubuck wedges (worn yesterday) and I was good to go!
I wore this for school on Monday! I remember a girl, who plays cello, walking behind me saying, "That cat is playing the cello on your shirt!" in utter wonderment!
The school trip today was challenging. Mainly due to the Elizabeth line being utterly vile! There were trespassers on the line when I attempted to get to school so I arrived an hour and a quarter later than I should have done. We then had delays and really overcrowded trains on the way in, got separated on the train and then had the same issues on the way back! The train journey was very stressful but I had a great team of adults to help and the kids were super!
Back in mid-August, we headed to Southend-on-Sea to meet our friend N for his birthday and we went to a hotel called The Rosslyn for dinner. After all meal, we decided to head to the beach for a quick walk. I immediately decided to collect oyster shells to leave an arty message for passers by on the esplanade!
I collected many of the plentiful oyster shells in my hat and left this message. I wonder how long it lasted for?
Alas, it was so windy, it was none-too-pleasant to be on the beach so C and N sheltered in one of the covered benches until I'd finished and we headed back through the blustery streets to the car!
CBC and I ended up on the beach, late afternoon. It was threatening to rain and did spit for a while when we were there and then end up raining with a breeze.
I originally had the idea to make a sort of Mandala, circular design although it ended up being more of a cross between a Target and a jellyfish!
I always enjoy a trip to Hexham Abbey when I visit Hexham. This time, there was a beautiful display of origami stars made by schools and communities.
The exhibition is entitled:
Stars for Eternity
We are raising thousands of origami stars to the Abbey ceiling, all of them made by local people and dedicated to the shining souls who have brightened others’ lives.
Suspended 45ft high in the Chancel of the Abbey, the stars stretch from the old choir stalls to the high altar and are lit from each side. The stars are high enough that dedications can't be read from the floor, keeping memories and thoughts private but still present, much like a prayer.
Similar to the Angel exhibition from a couple of years ago, I really enjoyed the effect of these being displayed.
For the days surrounding the August Bank Holiday weekend, CBC and I joined his Mum, sister and husband to stay in a cottage in a place called Stradbroke in Suffolk. On the Sunday, we went to Southwold for the day.
It was a beautifully sunny day and we headed to the beach.
We seated J, MiL on our fold up seat and the others all went to meet CBC's OTHER sister who, coincidentally, was on holiday in Southwold!
Whilst they went, I decided to try and make some beach art. I love trying to make pictures on the beach out of things I find and have made a few little efforts before (look at my Beach label if you want to see any others!
A while back, I saw a beautiful piece of art where someone had used smooth (and wet) grey stones as well as white shells to create a lovely piece of art with rotational symmetry and I decided to try and recreate it
When I looked back at the inspiration piece, it had double the amount of arms as this so looked more dense (and the stones were more even and consistently sized) but still, I was happy to have given it a go. Several people walking past admired it (and I gave anyone who came to close to stepping on it menacing looks!)
I returned from taking our nephew (well, CBC's, but mine by marriage!) to the toilet block and my art had been messed up. So I decided to try something else!
Here's my little beach house with added twigs, seaweed and feathers!
Today's cloud is an anchor!
ReplyDeleteOooh nooo! It is my grandchild's ice cream cone falling out of the hand about to splat on the hot ground. We are both distraught. She because of what has happened, and I because I know I will have to offer Grandma's cone as a replacement!
ReplyDeleteThat was.me. sorry it said anonymous
DeleteAn anchor was my first thought, too! Then I decided it could be a pickaxe.
ReplyDeleteI see a fairy dancing. My first though was a miliary jet, but when I looked closet, I could kind of see a face at the top...and then it looks like a dancing girl or a fairy in a wide long dress.
ReplyDeleteThe tree of Life in the first one. What an amazing cloud...
ReplyDeleteThe second, the Holy Spirit.
Hugs, Julia
JULIA!!!!! I am so happy to hear from you!!!
DeleteIt's a bird with an extra long wing!
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ReplyDeleteI can see a bird, possibly a barn owl, with a long wing, flying across the sky.
ReplyDeleteI will reveal what mum saw!