Nature is not a place to visit, it is home.
Gary Synder (American Poet/ Essayist), from Practice of the Wild
I think this quote really gets to the point of Cronon's piece.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Saturday, November 28, 2009
People Hear With Skin as Well as Their Ears
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/01/science/01obpuff.html?_r=1&ref=science
Really interesting New York Times Article! Check it out
Really interesting New York Times Article! Check it out
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Origin of the name Black Friday
The origin of the term, "Black Friday" historically comes from the retailer's shift to profitability during the holiday season. It comes from the accounting shift from loss (red) to profit (black), thus creating "Black Friday".
Monday, November 23, 2009
EWI
So I was wondering about how someone becomes established in the world of Environmental Writing and decided to do a little research on the topic. I found out that there are Environmental Writing Institute's so if someone wanted to pursue a career in this it is very possible.
The one I looked at was the Environmental Writing Institute at the University of Montana.
It was actually one of the first writing conferences in the country to focus entirely on nature and environmental writing, issues, concerns, and approaches.
Now in its 19th consecutive year, EWI is distinguished by longevity, by the quality in teaching and writing—of its workshop leaders, and by the quality of its writing participants. Not only that but they claim that Missoula, Montana is an inspiring and beautiful setting and a real writer's town.
I am not sure how I feel about their claim that Missoula is a real writers town because I have never been there. I also think everyone has there own ideal writing town. What would yours be?
Mine would probably be a more urban setting.
Here is some more information on EWI:
EWI participants each year (15 maximum) include both aspiring and accomplished writers--essayists, journalists, scientists, outdoor writers, natural historians, students, and teachers from around the country. Participants are published and unpublished writers whose concerns range widely and wildly from the preservation of biodiversity to the conservation of community, from the ecology of high mountains to the wildness in vacant urban lots. Some participants, familiar with other genres—from poetry to scientific writing—may be trying the personal, narrative, or natural history essay for the first time.
About half of the EWI group each year are second-year graduate environmental writing students from the U.M. Environmental Studies Program. Over the years, many "outside" EWI participants have gone on to study in the Environmental Writing Emphasis of the U.M. graduate EVST Program.
Many EWI participants have also gone on to publish revised versions of their EWI projects and/or other writings in national magazines and in book form. Only a few recent examples include Jordan Fisher Smith (Nature Noir, 2005), a two-time EWI alumni; David Strohmaier (Seasons of Fire, 2001; Drift Smoke 2005); and Eliza Murphy, whose 2004 EWI manuscript evolved into her cover and feature story for High Country News in 2005.
Sponsored by The University of Montana Environmental Studies Program, EWI 2009 will run Wednesday May 13 to Sunday May 17 at the U.M. University Center and in downtown Missoula. The UM campus and downtown are only blocks apart via a beautiful riverside walk along the Clark Fork River. EWI participants will have most afternoons and evenings free.
EWI opens with a welcoming dinner downtown, followed by the Wild Mercy Community Reading Series, Wednesday evening. Thursday through Sunday mornings are four-hour workshop classes led by 2009 EWI leader Elizabeth Grossman.
The one I looked at was the Environmental Writing Institute at the University of Montana.
It was actually one of the first writing conferences in the country to focus entirely on nature and environmental writing, issues, concerns, and approaches.
Now in its 19th consecutive year, EWI is distinguished by longevity, by the quality in teaching and writing—of its workshop leaders, and by the quality of its writing participants. Not only that but they claim that Missoula, Montana is an inspiring and beautiful setting and a real writer's town.
I am not sure how I feel about their claim that Missoula is a real writers town because I have never been there. I also think everyone has there own ideal writing town. What would yours be?
Mine would probably be a more urban setting.
Here is some more information on EWI:
EWI participants each year (15 maximum) include both aspiring and accomplished writers--essayists, journalists, scientists, outdoor writers, natural historians, students, and teachers from around the country. Participants are published and unpublished writers whose concerns range widely and wildly from the preservation of biodiversity to the conservation of community, from the ecology of high mountains to the wildness in vacant urban lots. Some participants, familiar with other genres—from poetry to scientific writing—may be trying the personal, narrative, or natural history essay for the first time.
About half of the EWI group each year are second-year graduate environmental writing students from the U.M. Environmental Studies Program. Over the years, many "outside" EWI participants have gone on to study in the Environmental Writing Emphasis of the U.M. graduate EVST Program.
Many EWI participants have also gone on to publish revised versions of their EWI projects and/or other writings in national magazines and in book form. Only a few recent examples include Jordan Fisher Smith (Nature Noir, 2005), a two-time EWI alumni; David Strohmaier (Seasons of Fire, 2001; Drift Smoke 2005); and Eliza Murphy, whose 2004 EWI manuscript evolved into her cover and feature story for High Country News in 2005.
Sponsored by The University of Montana Environmental Studies Program, EWI 2009 will run Wednesday May 13 to Sunday May 17 at the U.M. University Center and in downtown Missoula. The UM campus and downtown are only blocks apart via a beautiful riverside walk along the Clark Fork River. EWI participants will have most afternoons and evenings free.
EWI opens with a welcoming dinner downtown, followed by the Wild Mercy Community Reading Series, Wednesday evening. Thursday through Sunday mornings are four-hour workshop classes led by 2009 EWI leader Elizabeth Grossman.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
The meanings of the tattoo on my leg:
What is a Hamsa Hand? (Also Spelled Hamesh, Chamsa, Khamsa)
The hamsa is an ancient Middle Eastern amulet symbolizing the Hand of God. In all faiths it is a protective sign. It brings it's owner happiness, luck, health, and good fortune.
The hamsa hand is known by many names—hamsa, hamsa hand, hamesh, hamesh hand, khamsa, and chamsa. It is also called the Hand of Miriam, named for Moses and Aaron’s sister.
Either hamsa hand can be worn with the fingers pointing up or down, and both are believed to offer its owner happiness, peace, and prosperity, as well as protection from the ayin ha'ra, or the evil eye.
Origin of the Hamsa Hand
Although the hamsa hand has been symbolic in Islam and Judaism for centuries, archeological digs in the Middle East provide evidence that the hamsa pre-dates these religions and originated with the Phoenicians and was used as a protective symbol for an ancient Middle Eastern goddess. The hamsa hand has always been associated with a female entity offering protection from evil and misfortune.
Hamsa Hand Symbology
The word “hamsa” or “hamesh” means five. There are five digits on the hamsa hand, but the number five has additional symbolic meaning in the Jewish and Islamic traditions. Five (hamesh in Hebrew) represents the five books of the Torah for Jews. It also symbolizes the fifth letter of the Hebrew alphabet, "Heh", which represents one of God’s holy names. It symbolizes the Five Pillars of Islam for Sunnis, and the Five People of the Cloak for Shi'ites.
In the Jewish religion, the Jewish hamsa hand also symbolizes the Hand of God. Many Jews believe the hamsa pendant symbolizes the Hand of Miriam, the sister of Moses and Aaron. In the Islamic faith, the hamsa hand symbolizes The Hand of Fatima, daughter of the Prophet Mohammed. Many Jews believe that the five fingers of the hamsa hand remind its wearer to use their five senses to praise God. Hamsa hands often contain an eye symbol, which is a powerful talisman against the evil eye. It is most often worn as a hamsa necklace, but can be found as a decorative element in houses, on key chains, on other jewelry items, and is quickly gaining popularity as an amulet in baby carriages. In addition to averting the gaze of the evil eye, it brings its wearer or owner happiness, luck, health, and good fortune.
Hamsas for Peace in the Middle East
In recent years, activists for peace in the Middle East have adopted the hamsa hand. Because hamsa hand symbology is believed to predate most modern religions, those who actively support a peaceful resolution to the ongoing Israeli conflict believe that wearing the hamsa hand highlights not only the similarities of Judaism and Islam, but also the similarities of the origins of the religions. The hamsa symbol is believed to originate from an ancient Middle Eastern religion, and some Jews and Muslims wear the hamsa as a gesture for hope, peace, and prosperity in Israel and other areas of the Middle East.
What is a Hamsa Hand? (Also Spelled Hamesh, Chamsa, Khamsa)
The hamsa is an ancient Middle Eastern amulet symbolizing the Hand of God. In all faiths it is a protective sign. It brings it's owner happiness, luck, health, and good fortune.
The hamsa hand is known by many names—hamsa, hamsa hand, hamesh, hamesh hand, khamsa, and chamsa. It is also called the Hand of Miriam, named for Moses and Aaron’s sister.
Either hamsa hand can be worn with the fingers pointing up or down, and both are believed to offer its owner happiness, peace, and prosperity, as well as protection from the ayin ha'ra, or the evil eye.
Origin of the Hamsa Hand
Although the hamsa hand has been symbolic in Islam and Judaism for centuries, archeological digs in the Middle East provide evidence that the hamsa pre-dates these religions and originated with the Phoenicians and was used as a protective symbol for an ancient Middle Eastern goddess. The hamsa hand has always been associated with a female entity offering protection from evil and misfortune.
Hamsa Hand Symbology
The word “hamsa” or “hamesh” means five. There are five digits on the hamsa hand, but the number five has additional symbolic meaning in the Jewish and Islamic traditions. Five (hamesh in Hebrew) represents the five books of the Torah for Jews. It also symbolizes the fifth letter of the Hebrew alphabet, "Heh", which represents one of God’s holy names. It symbolizes the Five Pillars of Islam for Sunnis, and the Five People of the Cloak for Shi'ites.
In the Jewish religion, the Jewish hamsa hand also symbolizes the Hand of God. Many Jews believe the hamsa pendant symbolizes the Hand of Miriam, the sister of Moses and Aaron. In the Islamic faith, the hamsa hand symbolizes The Hand of Fatima, daughter of the Prophet Mohammed. Many Jews believe that the five fingers of the hamsa hand remind its wearer to use their five senses to praise God. Hamsa hands often contain an eye symbol, which is a powerful talisman against the evil eye. It is most often worn as a hamsa necklace, but can be found as a decorative element in houses, on key chains, on other jewelry items, and is quickly gaining popularity as an amulet in baby carriages. In addition to averting the gaze of the evil eye, it brings its wearer or owner happiness, luck, health, and good fortune.
Hamsas for Peace in the Middle East
In recent years, activists for peace in the Middle East have adopted the hamsa hand. Because hamsa hand symbology is believed to predate most modern religions, those who actively support a peaceful resolution to the ongoing Israeli conflict believe that wearing the hamsa hand highlights not only the similarities of Judaism and Islam, but also the similarities of the origins of the religions. The hamsa symbol is believed to originate from an ancient Middle Eastern religion, and some Jews and Muslims wear the hamsa as a gesture for hope, peace, and prosperity in Israel and other areas of the Middle East.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
An interesting view of postmodern ecology
"Alternatively, a postmodern ecological critique has the conceptual tools to contest dominionism at the level of its discursive transactions, that is to say, the narrative frames and interpretive methods through which fundamentalists have constructed their understanding of the natural world. I shall suggest how postmodernism enables critical standpoints which, collectively, open a second front in an engagement with the dominionist model of humanity's relationship to nature. Christian fundamentalist hostility to environmentalism typically finds its endorsement in the book of Genesis. A literal reading of the injunction that "man" should "fill the earth and subdue it; and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the air and over every living thing that moves upon the earth" (Gen. 1:28)1 has ratified the view of nature as a God-given resource for unlimited human use. "
Paul Maltby
Paul Maltby
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Starbucks Mission Statement
Starbucks is committed to a role of environmental leadership in all facets of our business.
We fulfill this mission by a commitment to:
Understanding of environmental issues and sharing information with our partners.
Developing innovative and flexible solutions to bring about change.
Striving to buy, sell and use environmentally friendly products.
Recognizing that fiscal responsibility is essential to our environmental future.
Instilling environmental responsibility as a corporate value.
Measuring and monitoring our progress for each project.
Encouraging all partners to share in our mission.
Do you buy it?
We fulfill this mission by a commitment to:
Understanding of environmental issues and sharing information with our partners.
Developing innovative and flexible solutions to bring about change.
Striving to buy, sell and use environmentally friendly products.
Recognizing that fiscal responsibility is essential to our environmental future.
Instilling environmental responsibility as a corporate value.
Measuring and monitoring our progress for each project.
Encouraging all partners to share in our mission.
Do you buy it?
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
10 ways to go green and save money
Here are ten ways to go green and save money:
My tip that I would add is to use a dishwasher! A dishwasher uses less water than washing dishes by hand!
http://www.wisebread.com/10-ways-to-go-green-and-save-money-at-the-same-time
1. Safety Razors - Giving up disposable razors for the old fashioned safety razor is a great way to save money and the environment. The multi-packs of flat razor blades are not only inexpensive, they come without all of the extra plastic housing that ultimately ends up in land fills. We've been doing this in our house for a few years now, and have noticed a tremendous savings. An added bonus? We don't have to carve out extra storage in the cabinets when we stock up. Flat packs of blades store very efficiently in a minimal amount of space.
2. Mineral Salt Deodorant Sticks - You can find these at nearly any health food or natural living store. They last an incredibly long time, don't contain any harmful ingredients, and as with the safety razor idea listed above, don't come with a ton of obnoxious plastic packaging to toss in the land fill once the product has been used up. My husband and I used this product on a recent six month trip around the world. It lasted the duration of the trip and is still going strong. It also takes up minimal room in the back pack.
3. Re-usable Coffee Filters - Just imagine never having to buy or run out of these little babies again!
4. Give Up Paper Towels - OK, I'll be honest. This is not easy in the beginning. The trick? Having a simple, workable system for having clean rags on hand. I ended up using several of those fabric sleeves with elastic on both ends . . . you know, the kind most people use to store empty plastic grocery bags in for quick access? I hung one in each place we routinely used paper towels. Then, I raided the pile of old T-shirts we had set aside to go to Goodwill and cut up a bunch of cleaning rags. These were what I used to fill up each of the disposal "sleeves". When we need to reach for something to wipe up a spill or do a quick clean up of a particular space, we can now reach for a washable cleaning rag instead of a paper towel.
5. Recycle Old Athletic Socks - Not possible you say? I beg to differ. Cut each old sock off just slightly above the ankle, and below the ribbed leg section. The left over foot portion is what I use instead of those expensive disposable dusting mittens. These things are great for getting around stair banister railings, gripping table and chair legs to dust . . . you won't go back, I promise you! The other ribbed section, particularly if it is ribbed the entire length of the piece, is great to slice up one side and use for a great moisture holding dish rag. The ridges give you extra scrubbing power too.
6. Shopping for Second Hand Goods - Anything you are comfortable buying second hand keeps that same item from ending up in a garbage dump. This applies to furniture, clothing, toys, kitchen ware, and to a certain extent, automobiles. This personal finance procedure goes a long way to helping out the planet and your pocketbook at the same time.
7.Think Before You Print - Save money on ink and paper by checking to see if you really need a paper copy of a particular document before hitting the print button. Still think you really need it? Check out the econo mode for printing which will at least use less ink and save you money in the long run on those refilled cartridges.
8. Celebrate the Power of Tie-Dye - This is a great affordable way to give lightly stained, lighter colored linens and clothing items a second shelf life. Some ideas? Old sheets, curtains, pillow cases, socks and T-shirts to name a few.
9. Find a Second Use for Those Plastic Grocery Bags - These things really can help out a time or two more after making it home from the grocery store. Use them to line small trash cans (one less item to buy), pick up after your dog in the park or provide extra cushioning in those holiday postal packages.
10. Consider a Personal Filter for Your Kitchen Faucet -This will enable you to skip the extra packaging that comes with large cases of bottled water and carve some extra cash out of your personal budget at the same time. We've been using one for at least 5 or 6 years now and really like not having to find extra room for those bottles.
My tip that I would add is to use a dishwasher! A dishwasher uses less water than washing dishes by hand!
http://www.wisebread.com/10-ways-to-go-green-and-save-money-at-the-same-time
1. Safety Razors - Giving up disposable razors for the old fashioned safety razor is a great way to save money and the environment. The multi-packs of flat razor blades are not only inexpensive, they come without all of the extra plastic housing that ultimately ends up in land fills. We've been doing this in our house for a few years now, and have noticed a tremendous savings. An added bonus? We don't have to carve out extra storage in the cabinets when we stock up. Flat packs of blades store very efficiently in a minimal amount of space.
2. Mineral Salt Deodorant Sticks - You can find these at nearly any health food or natural living store. They last an incredibly long time, don't contain any harmful ingredients, and as with the safety razor idea listed above, don't come with a ton of obnoxious plastic packaging to toss in the land fill once the product has been used up. My husband and I used this product on a recent six month trip around the world. It lasted the duration of the trip and is still going strong. It also takes up minimal room in the back pack.
3. Re-usable Coffee Filters - Just imagine never having to buy or run out of these little babies again!
4. Give Up Paper Towels - OK, I'll be honest. This is not easy in the beginning. The trick? Having a simple, workable system for having clean rags on hand. I ended up using several of those fabric sleeves with elastic on both ends . . . you know, the kind most people use to store empty plastic grocery bags in for quick access? I hung one in each place we routinely used paper towels. Then, I raided the pile of old T-shirts we had set aside to go to Goodwill and cut up a bunch of cleaning rags. These were what I used to fill up each of the disposal "sleeves". When we need to reach for something to wipe up a spill or do a quick clean up of a particular space, we can now reach for a washable cleaning rag instead of a paper towel.
5. Recycle Old Athletic Socks - Not possible you say? I beg to differ. Cut each old sock off just slightly above the ankle, and below the ribbed leg section. The left over foot portion is what I use instead of those expensive disposable dusting mittens. These things are great for getting around stair banister railings, gripping table and chair legs to dust . . . you won't go back, I promise you! The other ribbed section, particularly if it is ribbed the entire length of the piece, is great to slice up one side and use for a great moisture holding dish rag. The ridges give you extra scrubbing power too.
6. Shopping for Second Hand Goods - Anything you are comfortable buying second hand keeps that same item from ending up in a garbage dump. This applies to furniture, clothing, toys, kitchen ware, and to a certain extent, automobiles. This personal finance procedure goes a long way to helping out the planet and your pocketbook at the same time.
7.Think Before You Print - Save money on ink and paper by checking to see if you really need a paper copy of a particular document before hitting the print button. Still think you really need it? Check out the econo mode for printing which will at least use less ink and save you money in the long run on those refilled cartridges.
8. Celebrate the Power of Tie-Dye - This is a great affordable way to give lightly stained, lighter colored linens and clothing items a second shelf life. Some ideas? Old sheets, curtains, pillow cases, socks and T-shirts to name a few.
9. Find a Second Use for Those Plastic Grocery Bags - These things really can help out a time or two more after making it home from the grocery store. Use them to line small trash cans (one less item to buy), pick up after your dog in the park or provide extra cushioning in those holiday postal packages.
10. Consider a Personal Filter for Your Kitchen Faucet -This will enable you to skip the extra packaging that comes with large cases of bottled water and carve some extra cash out of your personal budget at the same time. We've been using one for at least 5 or 6 years now and really like not having to find extra room for those bottles.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Incorporation
Here is a list of things I think would be cool to incorporate into environmental poetry that are different from the list we made in class today:
-Slogans from advertisements, billboards
-Song Lyrics
-Ingredients in food products
-Video links
-Pictures
-What certain products are made of
-Bits of an interview or overheard conversation
-Phone book entries
- Urbandictionary.com entries
-Slogans from advertisements, billboards
-Song Lyrics
-Ingredients in food products
-Video links
-Pictures
-What certain products are made of
-Bits of an interview or overheard conversation
-Phone book entries
- Urbandictionary.com entries
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Millenium Simulation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W35SYkfdGtw
Really awesome video of the solar system evolving through time.
Really awesome video of the solar system evolving through time.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Styrofoam
My reflection on Styrofoam is that I appreciated the originality of the poem. I enjoyed how she used the space through out the pages. Yet, I think the writing is a little bit silly in general. In order for people to understand her point, the poem requires tons of re-readings and many discussions. I think that people who just read this without taking a class will not actually get what she is saying. Her point becomes hazy mixed in with the scientific stuff, and the pictures. I think it would be more effective if she kept all her poems more simple, especially if she is trying to make a statement about something that is happening in the present.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
2012
Talking about 2012 made me curious on what the media is dishing out about the subject right now. The main thing they are saying about 2012 is that this is when the Mayan Calendar ends.
One of my friends has been obsessed with 2012 for years and he always goes into long debates with people on whats going to happen. I mostly chose to ignore him because it was annoying, but his 2012 conspiracy theory involved aliens taking over the world.
How I have thought about 2012 is how Kabbalists think about it. They believe that in 2012 the earth will begin rotating a different way. Now they say people live to receive, but they believe that when the earth rotates people will live to give. This is an optimistic view of 2012 and hopefully something that will actually happen.
This new way of thinking is also something I would consider Utopian.
One of my friends has been obsessed with 2012 for years and he always goes into long debates with people on whats going to happen. I mostly chose to ignore him because it was annoying, but his 2012 conspiracy theory involved aliens taking over the world.
How I have thought about 2012 is how Kabbalists think about it. They believe that in 2012 the earth will begin rotating a different way. Now they say people live to receive, but they believe that when the earth rotates people will live to give. This is an optimistic view of 2012 and hopefully something that will actually happen.
This new way of thinking is also something I would consider Utopian.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
ZombieLand
The list of rules Columbus comes up with for surviving in the zombie-infested world. By the end of the film, his list has thirty-three rules.
1. cardio
2. Double tap
3. Wear seat belts
4. Beware of bathrooms
5. No Attachments
6. Cast iron skillet
7. Travel light
12. Bounty paper towels
15. Bowling ball
17. (Don't) Be a hero
18. Limber up
22. When in doubt, know your way out
29. The buddy system
31. Check the back seat
32. Enjoy the little things
33. Swiss Army knife
At the end of the film, Columbus makes a few parting words reminding viewers of the rules and adding "a little sunscreen never hurt anybody".
This is Columbus's survival list for the apocalypse. I saw this movie this weekend and it really inspired my piece. What would be the rules on your survival list?
Friday, November 6, 2009
Thanksgiving
Food for the season-
In the United States, certain kinds of food are traditionally served at Thanksgiving meals. Firstly, baked or roasted turkey is the featured item on any Thanksgiving feast table.
Stuffing, mashed potatoes with gravy, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, sweet corn, fall vegetables, and pumpkin pie are commonly associated with Thanksgiving dinner. These are all fall vegetables!!
All of these are actually native to the Americas or were introduced as a new food source to the Europeans when they arrived.
How does nature and the seasons affect your diet?
In the United States, certain kinds of food are traditionally served at Thanksgiving meals. Firstly, baked or roasted turkey is the featured item on any Thanksgiving feast table.
Stuffing, mashed potatoes with gravy, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, sweet corn, fall vegetables, and pumpkin pie are commonly associated with Thanksgiving dinner. These are all fall vegetables!!
All of these are actually native to the Americas or were introduced as a new food source to the Europeans when they arrived.
How does nature and the seasons affect your diet?
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Apocalyptic literature
A great piece of apocalyptic literature that I would recommend for everyone in this class is Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler. This book is very entertaining and rich and is a great, quick read.
It addresses many themes we saw in class such as the idea that the chaos in this book is caused by humans. In this book civil society is collapsing because of resource scarcity and poverty. People turn to drugs, corruption and thievery to survive. The book is centered around Lauren a young lady that feels the pain and sensation of others. Despite all the odds she travels north and starts a religion called Earthseed, based on community and farming. This book is very touching and a must read!
It addresses many themes we saw in class such as the idea that the chaos in this book is caused by humans. In this book civil society is collapsing because of resource scarcity and poverty. People turn to drugs, corruption and thievery to survive. The book is centered around Lauren a young lady that feels the pain and sensation of others. Despite all the odds she travels north and starts a religion called Earthseed, based on community and farming. This book is very touching and a must read!
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Farmville
So reading the excerpt from Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? reminded me of Farmville on facebook. On there you have these animals like sheep, rabbits, etc that you interact with. It's interesting though because most people who have this application have probably never interacted with horses or such animals. It's pretty depressing to think about how we are actually moving towards the scenarios portrayed in Apocalypse movies and books.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Reflections about the Spiral Jetty
Seeing the artist stand on the spiral jetty reminded me of the topic of trespassing. The idea of being able to stand on water is a sort of natural trespassing. It is some were the artist and visitors are not supposed to be able to stand. Yet the jetty makes this becomes possible. This is very different to the other structures we viewed. Structures such as the gates only required a natural interaction with the environment like walking under them. The jetty is unique because it allows visitors to go some were they would normally never be able to go. This idea of making the impossible possible is key in art and is very well represented with the jetty.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
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