Seattle escape

i just returned from a 5 day trip to Seattle with my family.
i put my ideas on hold and just soaked up the tranquil surroundings.

we had the chance to view an exhibit of British environmental artist Andy Goldsworthy's photographs at the Tacoma Art Museum. using stones, sticks, leaves, and whatever else he finds on walks through nature, he painstakingly arranges them in bold, modern, otherworldly patterns and sculptures. the effect of these almost foreign designs photographed in the context of their natural settings is powerful and mesmerizing. i can honestly say this is one of the most inspiring and amazing exhibits i've ever seen.

this really set the tone for the whole trip.

Goldsworthy's "Burned Sticks"

sculpture outside the Tacoma Glass Museum / Pacific Northwest totem pole

peaks surrounding Mount Ranier

totem - Pioneer Square/ charred Tweety head