Actually, these pictures are from last weekend's Earth Arts festival (it ran today too -- pictures from that to come), but I wanted to post them as I've just processed them to an acceptable size, etc...
A figure in the pines. The work (and basically the festival itself) was inspired by the work of Scottish artist Andrew Goldsworthy, who builds art out of found, natural stuff.
The artists who made the figure, and a number of others in other interesting places. (One was actually in the middle of the walking path, forcing the viewer to, first, notice it and then decide whether to walk over, around or through the figure.)
There were also a number of more conventional artists, such as this painter...
And this musician. (There was also a bagpiper from VMI.)
This was very cool: photosensitized silk scarves. They were laid out in the sun with plants on them, leaving Rayograph-like patterns on them. Washington and Lee University Photography Professor Christa Bowden at left, who organized and did this work. I think some are still available for sale -- c
ontact Boxerwood if you want one.
The view from on our front porch towards Washington & Lee University during the annual Law School graduation fireworks show. This happens every year at around 9 pm, and never fails to startle us. This year, it went off despite a drenching downpour and thunderstorm. If nothing else, those W&L kids are dedicated to their traditions ... and parties.
