The Swing, The Robin ... and The Droppings by sandra46
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Description
The title of yesterday's post was vaguely medieval. Today's is decidedly post-modern. In fact, I couldn't decide whether the droppings were real or fake, to add realism jokingly. The small card near the swing(here on the lower left side) titles this 'Site Specific Installation! Erithacus Rubecola, that is Robin (don't ask me what the number means!). It's made of a swing, a polystyrene robin, metal wire and feathers. The artist's explanation, both in Italian and English, reads: 'The rythmic swinging of a pendulum. Physical forces, gravity, centrifugal force...a child's game. The poetic emblem of symplicity. The action is stopped in its becoming, a moment frozen in time'.
A bit cryptic, in my opinion.
Here you can see the installation from two POVs: the swing is near the back wall of the garden, at the farthest side from the entrance. Actually at first you don't see it. In fact the viewer's attention is distracted by a gorgeous central flowerbed (not seen here). Then you see it from a lateral, two-stepped entrance with an iron gate. It allows access from a lower level of the backyard. You can also enter the small lawn from a higher level through the small path in the photo. The impact of this visual deception and understatement is a sense of surprise and amusement. The isolated area, surrounded by some trees and lower plants allows the viewer to observe the main garden and the people there from a secluded spot. Tomorrow I'll post a shot of the garden from the robin's POV.
Thanks for your kind comments.
Comments (35)
Thetis
fantastic composition, love the surreal touch
lyron
Great image!!
JSGraphics
Superb work! Well Done!
timtripp
excellent
flaviok
Fascinante texto, filosófica e profunda mensagem :'The rythmic swinging of a pendulum. Physical forces, gravity, centrifugal force...a child's game. The poetic emblem of symplicity. The action is stopped in its becoming, a moment frozen in time", onde o artista revé-la a dimensão do sentimento no tempo parado. Brilhante captura, obrigado por compartilhar minha amiga, aplausos (5)
durleybeachbum
'Curiouser and curiouser', said Alice!
claude19
Curious scene, as if it was a collage !!! it seems finally to be a splendid garden for kinds !!! Wonderful green foliage !
Minda
great image and wonderful capture sandra!!
magnus073
Wonderful photos Sandra and great eye to notice so much and then want to come at it throught the pov of the Robin in your next post. I also hope you'll post the flowerbeds whe you have time
lucindawind
very pretty area ..lovely shot
decie
dava ju :) nice collage,dava ju
flora-crassella
a wonderful garden!!!! Very nice collage!
Cosme..D..Churruca
original that installation Sandra. well done.
pops
This is excellent
mgtcs
Lovely garden my friend, excellent capture!
MOSKETON
una idea genial, felicidades.
schonee
Beautiful shot!
brycek
Beautiful capture!!
OrphanedSoul
How interesting!
jeroni
Wonderful and very creative work
carlx
Wonderful capture!!!
ShadowsNTime
Great and interesting work and history. Almost feels like another dimension!
Radar_rad-dude
A very beautiful spot and wonderful photography!
Umbetro38
excellent and I like this green
erlandpil
Good picture And many thanks my friends erland
myrrhluz
Great job in the merging of the pictures. The borders are sometimes obscure, which adds to the feeling of mystery. Very interesting description. I'm looking forward to the next instalment.
bazza
Another great capture of this scene and explaination, Excellent!!
MC-Jay-One
Superb image
virginiese
exceleltn shot ! thanks for the explanations !
MagikUnicorn
GOOD READ...NICE SHOT