It’s no secret that I like art. But what I particularly love are works of unexpected creativity and imagination, which, it must be admitted, are sometimes the creations of slightly crazy people, or at least those who are willing to break “the rules” (see quotes by Lady Gaga and others below). These sculptures, many made out of non-“art” materials, run the gamut from the sublimely subtle to the supremely absurd. Enjoy!
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“Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life’s coming attractions.” ~Albert Einstein
“Others have seen what is and asked why. I have seen what could be and asked why not.” ~Pablo Picasso
“The question is not if we will be extremists, but what kind of extremists we will be. The nation and the world are in dire need of creative extremists.” ~Martin Luther King Jr.
“Without leaps of imagination or dreaming, we lose the excitement of possibilities. Dreaming, after all is a form of planning.” ~Gloria Steinem
“There are no rules of architecture for a castle in the clouds.” ~G.K. Chesterton
“When you make music or write or create, it’s really your job to have mind-blowing, irresponsible, condomless sex with whatever idea it is you’re writing about at the time.” ~Lady Gaga
“Let everyone else decide if it’s good or bad, whether they love it or hate it. While they are deciding, make even more art.” ~Andy Warhol
“Invention, it must be humbly admitted, does not consist in creating out of void but out of chaos.” ~Mary Shelly
“You’re mad, bonkers, completely off your head. But I’ll tell you a secret. All the best people are.” ~Lewis Carroll
“It’s delightful when your imaginations come true, isn’t it?” ~L.M. Montgomery
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Breathtaking!
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How about match sticks? https://www.matchstickmarvels.com/models/notre-dame/
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Impressive!
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He used to display them at the Iowa State Fair. Now he has his own museum!
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The ‘Wisdom’ owl is my favorite, but all of these are amazing. Thanks for sharing, Mitch. 😊 Have a great weekend.
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Thank you, Jen. You too!
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The lion artwork is quite attractive
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I agree, Pragati! (That’s why I put it at the start of the gallery.)
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Picasso quote gets my vote! Thanks for this blog today… hard day and it lifted my spirits! Take care
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Thank you, Susan. You too!
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I love the lion!
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They are beautiful and I love that they were made from recycled items.
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These are fascinating and so imaginative!
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These are amazing!! Did you see this one though? https://www.npr.org/2021/06/10/1005263805/a-mount-rushmore-of-recycling-puts-an-avalanche-of-waste-in-the-faces-of-g-7-lea I can’t figure out which one is supposed to be Biden though-on the far left perhaps??
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What a great post ! Thanks for sharing !
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That was amazing. I enlarged and went through the slide show. So creative. I really want a driftwood dragon on top of my house. 🙂
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;>) That would awesome, wouldn’t it?
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I love art too. These are all great, but I absolutely love that Aslan. 🙂
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Me too.
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These are amazing. There is a place in Florida, called Solomon’s Castle. it is full of art and sculptures and everything, including the castle and boat are made from scrap and recycled materials. It is amazing. If you ever head down there, I think you would love it. Website images: http://solomonscastle.com/Gallery.aspx
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I’ll take a look, Carla. Thanks!
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These give hope, Mitch!
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Wonderful! Inspiring! Crazy! Manic imagination! Marvellous! Delightful! Breathtaking!
Thank you thank you thank you Thank you thank you thank you
You made my day!
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Delighted to hear that, Alison!
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The creativity of the human mind boggles mine. I stood behind the door when they were passing out creativity but I was first in line to get the appreciation of it. Loved everyone one of those pieces of sculpture. WOW! Thanks for sharing.
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My pleasure, Marlene.
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fantatsic art and quotes – enjoyed this pst so much
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