To me, the act of contemplating clouds is an instant experience/connection emphasising on the passage of time. It is THE ephemeral moment that determines everything; an experience which is heightened by the natural processes: being totally dependent on the weather. The sky has always seemed full of wonder in Mauritius; being so clear and free from high buildings; and of course boggling my imagination with ideas and thoughts. The cloud becomes an ephemeral sculpture in time and space. At night too it is yet another spectacular view. I am reminded of the Dutch artist Berndnaut Smilde, who produces clouds inside rooms and galleries. I think this idle gazing/contemplating is not less than an art therapy.
Here is an artwork by another artist which I liked for his simplicity:
artwork by Tim Knowles
Other interesting examples of artists who use clouds are Jennifer Broussard; Lucy and Jorge Orta’s “Cloud: Meteros”inside London’s St Pancras station building and Caitlind R.C Brown and Wayne Garrett.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/uk/london/10003252/St-Pancras-artwork-has-its-head-in-the-clouds.htmlAnd for the fans of clouds;two enjoyable Facebook links for comments and interaction/sharing:
https://www.facebook.com/cloudappreciationsociety
https://www.facebook.com/CloudSpotterApp
I think a pro camera can reveal the experience much more forcefully by showing the sharpness of detail; however here is my humble attempt at catching these fleeting images...
Also, a creative idea about constructing one for home deco:http://www.thinkinghumanity.com/2015/06/she-glues-cotton-to-a-paper-lantern-now-watch-what-happens-when-she-turns-the-light-off.html#sthash.3BeAf2wZ.dpuf
Some Photographs of the contemplation:
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