discarded seats and cork vessels

i spent some time walking around the industrial sections of Carroll Gardens in Brooklyn. passing the polluted yet still strangely picturesque Gowanus Canal, i noticed a stuffed easy chair perched in a overgrown section by the bridge. it looked completely out of context amidst the weeds but also a bit inviting. if i had to sit by the side of the road in an abandoned strip overlooking the canal i'd graciously accept it's offer.

the chair that no one sits in

i built a boat out of a cork i found, using some small sticks, and a leaf for a sail. i launched her in a giant muddy puddle. she sailed out a few feet turned about and then capsized. i still consider it a success.