This isn't just an art exhibit, it's a whole experience! The setting here is like a jungle, full of…read moreplantlife and fallen leaves, with different stone sculptures, wooden carvings, and totem pole artworks almost camouflaged among the tree trunks and branches, displayed underneath the shade, and benches situated randomly within the forest of art. In 1994, Anthropology grad student and researcher, Jim Mason, organized a project to have a group of artists, aged 27-74, coming from 6 different villages in the Sepik River region of Papua New Guinea, to create the beautiful sculptures at Stanford University. The landscaping and plants of the garden were organized by other entities. The artwork is based on Kwoma and Iatmul mythology and stories of creation, the center of the garden created in the likeness of "spirit homes". Two of the pieces, The Thinker and The Gates of Hell, were inspired by the Rodin sculptures on campus bearing the same names, but tell their own stories. The history and design of this sculpture garden are fascinating, and the natural environment and overall maintenance of this exhibit make it an appealing place to visit. It's even a desirable area of campus to hold school events (they had just finished such an event when I visited this past Sunday). Also, free parking is available at Stanford on the weekends.

Its a very cool outdoor installation located on the Stanford campus. T They sculptures are spread…read moreout and all have interesting descriptions of the culture and the art. This is a perfect COVID activity as its not crowded, everything is spread out and its outdoors. Mask up and keep your distance and its all good. There are at least 12 other art installations nearby as well as the Student Union and main bookstore.

Wiggle Room and C'Mon are two outdoor sculptures Co-located in Sunnyvale, California. Situated in…read morean office complex on Bordeaux Dr, they are the works of artist John Clement. Clement is a native of Philadelphia and is presently based out of New York. Its interesting that he is a disciple of Mark di Suvero who's work I have reviewed as well. Whereas di Suvero makes extensive use of linear forms, Clements expression seems more rooted in curvy, non linear forms. From the Artists biography: "My sculptures are three-dimensional realizations of imaginary forms," says Clement. "I rely heavily on the artistic process, allowing the work to evolve and mature, eventually become self-referential. Although many of my works are site-specific their form does not directly rely on the surrounding architecture or landscape. The clearly defined positive and negative space of the work, combined with its scale, creates a new framework in which the surroundings can be experienced through the sculpture ... I choose to work with steel and approach the material first as an artist and second as a craftsman. The success of my work does not rely upon gimmicks or trickery in the materials, but on the implied movement and strength of form of each individual piece. The bright, primary colors used to paint the work serves to bring the form of the work to the forefront, enhancing the sense of the work leaping from the ground as well as protecting the material from corrosion." As noted both sculptures are located in an office park and within 100 feet of each other. C'Mon is the smaller of the two with its interlocking curves and striking red paint. While massive in size its form projects a sense of continuity and fluidity and you can easily get lost trying to follow them. Wiggle Room is a much more massive structure. This sculpture gives the impression from some angles of a single coil being unwound. Its a bit more chaotic than its smaller sister and sometimes you get the feeling of two coils trying to interact. Regardless its a fascinating piece and what makes more interesting is that the relative closeness of these sculptures makes it easy to compare and contrast. Wiggle Room and C'Mon are sort of off by themselves and are at best a quick stop and there is really nothing to do in the immediate vicinity. That being said there are several parks in easy walking distance and the Sunnyvale Bay Trail is also located nearby.

This is beautiful little spot on Stanford Campus. A true gem of cacti of all kinds. I've been here…read moreabout 3-4xs times now, and it's always lovely to just walk around. It's definitely a beautiful greenery backdrop for photos as I did a photoshoot for a client here a few months ago. We took a bunch of photos here, and then we walked over to the Quad for an outfit change and a change of scenery. We saw *the* Robert Downey Jr. at the Quad that day! That was awesome! :D I usually come here on a Saturday or Sunday and just park at the medical clinic, which is basically right next to this spot.

This review is long overdue from 2020; I for visited this spot in 2016 or so and loved it so I…read morebrought my husband here during the Covid shut down in 2020 and we took a nice walk, it was awesome to check it out, explore the vacations cacti and spend some time in nature. Parking can be difficult. Overall a great and well kept garden e

Neat local flavor to take a look out…read more It's actually someone's house that they live in, so make sure to be mindful and polite when visiting (because I can't imagine how annoyed the neighbors would be with randos going in and out as well as just thinking this place is an eyesore with how rich and pretentious the neighborhood already seems). There are statues of the saber tooth there and Fred, some dinos. Lots of purple and orange colors. It's not only just Flintstones theme as there are bunnies, aliens, Terracotta warriors and an eclectic mix of decor. Neat, fun and interesting stop if you're nearby and on the way somewhere else.

Flintstones House Hillsborough CA Wed 4/12/23 ©…read moreLet me start by saying, this quirky house is not a tourist destination! For decades, this prominent feature in Hillsborough hills just off the scenic route Hwy 280 brought happy feelings to passers by! Of course it's been a curiosity for decades in existence... but wait! All it is, a wonderful single family residence, with a twist in a story full of intrigue & litigation! And it has its own Wikipedia page! I've told myself, Grey, you live close by, you've got to write about the Flintstones House! It's a curiosity worth noted, yet a source of controversy to its neighbors! A colorful authentically looking residence in the affluent Hillsborough community uniquely affected the inner moods within the neighborhood, while much of the story remained hidden from public eye. The listing wasn't on the Yelp maps until recently, a yelper put it on during the pandemic, the house itself has been gracing the hill for decades in existence. The Flintstones house has been renovated & changed hands some years ago... I believe it used to sport an off white stucco, at some point it got repainted bright orange & purple... sold in 2017 & that's when complaints began. As the storytelling goes, the original Flintstones suburban sprawl developed in real life! Much controversy to it in the recent years due to the current owner coloring it even brighter burnt color resembling the cave & decorating the yard even more...beauty is in the eye of the beholder! Neighbors considered yard decorations an eye sore! So they brought forth the law suits. The installations of dinosaurs became a point of contention. Maybe historic inaccuracies were getting on their nerves? :-) After all, all we know is that Fred & Wilma enjoyed the company of their pet dinosaur Dino, but were there many others in the Stone Age? What about a Giraffe, a woolly mammoth, and a Fred Flintstone himself?! I understand neighbors didn't want any attention in the affluent town they reside in. Well, the owner won the law suit! She gets to keep her dinosaurs! Not only that, but also $125K from the city for originating the architectural review in the first place! And we the public got to enjoy this amazing architectural creation for years to come! *Well, he packed his guitar and his bar-room tan, Gotta get some miles behind him as fast as he can, Another destination, some place else to play. *But as the night approaches, a change is in the air His heart is pumping fast, he's got no cares The music befriends him, it can take him anywhere It's a honky-tonk engagement But there's no better place to play His mind feels like crazy pavement He's getting crazed out every day [ Review #766 w 2 pix on May 2, 2023 ] Flintstones House! Hillsborough CA Wed 4/12/23 Yabba Dabba Doo! @Flintstones House Hillsborough CA Wed 4/19/23

Six #1 is an outdoor sculpture located on the Stanford University Campus. It in front of the Li Ka…read moreShing Learning and Knowledge Center and sits right on the Discovery Walk. It is the work of sculptor Kenneth Snelson. Snelson, a native of Pendleton, Oregon, is a noted American sculptor. He is the principal practitioner of a concept known as Tensegrity or floating compression. This form relies on "the use of isolated components in compression inside a net of continuous tension, in such a way that the compressed members (usually bars or struts) do not touch each other and the prestressed tensioned members (usually cables or tendons) delineate the system spatially." His sculptures ranged from desktop sized to some that are well over 90 feet!. His work can be seen world wide and he was a prolific artist. Snelson died at age 89 in 2016. From the artist "My art is concerned with nature in its primary aspect, the patterns of physical forces in three dimensional space." Six #1 is one of two Snelson art installations located on Campus. This particular piece is the smaller of the two. Having seen many examples of his work this one is underwhelming. While the seemingly basic structure seems simplistic the interplay between the tunes and wires is interesting. But, given the size of the adjacent structure, this installation really looks out of place and the scale of the building do not do the sculpture justice. Rahter be part of the surrounding environment it stands out and not in a good way. It looks liek they needed a place to put it and this was the only spot. In a different environment it would be far more interesting IMHO. Six #1 as noted is on the Stanford Campus. Located in the medical school complex it is near several outdoor art installations, Nexus eatery, the Discovery Walk, and the cactus Garden. As with most places on the Campus this is more of stop than a destiantion.

I agree with Fred T about the relative scale, merits, and demerits of the sculpture and its…read moreplacement per se, especially compared with Snelson's larger Mozart 1 across from the Stanford Bookstore. However, I assume and hope that the sculpture was placed in front the medical school building, Li Ka Shing, because tensegrity is a model for human anatomy and the oppositional forces among muscle, tendon, and bone. Others have written about how the body is a tensegrity structure. For many years, I taught tai ji at, and weather permitting, outside Li Ka Shing, as an exercise in the balance of forces, both anatomical and as a function of qi ("ch'i"), the Life Force. Tai ji can be seen as a dynamic tensegrity system.

This is my favorite art piece among the awesome collection of exhibits at the Google Visitor…read moreExperience in Mountain View. The unique sculpture, created by Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson Art, features a grizzly bear made up 160,000 pennies and a steel frame. The illusion of this artwork is engaging, and the detail impressive, both during the day and under the moonlight. Love seeing this creative portrayal of my spirit animal on display at the Google Gradient Canopy :D

This 2023 aluminum metal sculpture, located in front of the Sunrise Senior Living facility in…read moreSunnyvale, is surrounded by a couple benches as well as a small garden of flowers and plants (and even a couple fruit trees) creating a simple but beautiful setting for relaxing and appreciating the artwork. The artist, Michael Kalish, is known for his unique license plate collection including portraits of iconic figures such as Albert Einstein and Superman, as well as impressive artworks (particularly roses) made of car parts. But his Floral Sky design and creation is just as impressive and beautiful, the Sunnyvale version, Sunflower Sky, creating a nice outdoor space I was able to take advantage of on a sunny Monday afternoon. There's also easy street parking on Manet Drive, adding to the convenience of checking out this lovely art piece.

this mural is near the entrance to the mid school. it oversees a parking lot. it's across from the…read morebasketball courts. the dining table has guests of Asian, Latino, Black & Ingenuous backgrounds. their specialty ranges from religion, politics, scientists, medicine et al. students from the 6th, 7th, & 8th grades also have seats at the table. themes: cool to be learners, education lends access to successful people, profiles of role models for young people to emulate, et al.