Shower Of Leaves

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I appreciate art but not all art, some I find appalling but I do appreciate the kind that puts a smile on my face. Especially when an adult artist is able to nurture the child within -through his art- that many seem to forget about when they grow older and therefore most likely grow grumpier *hehe*. Tadashi Kawamata is a Japanese artist who opened his latest art project in Madison Square Park in New York after visiting Europe’s Norway, France and Switzerland.

You should really check out this video where one grumpy thinks tree huts are outrageous and not art. She is ‘upset’ and says ‘it better not harm the trees’ *LOL* So typical… Poor woman: I hope that one day she will find herself sitting high in a tree hut at age 80 when she realises that there is more to life than a grumpy attitude, perhaps she will be able to finally enjoy the view from up there knowing what she missed out on all those years ever since childhood…

There’s a really nice blog about the tree hut project which is fun to read and there are a few cool slide shows and pictures to be found as well. Be silly and don’t forget to nurture the child in you, go out to a forest or park and have an autumn leaves shower: I’m very positive that the trees won’t mind, they will probably encourage you!

© Tadashi Kawamata Tree huts in Paris, France

© Tadashi Kawamata Cathedral of Chairs, Domaine Pommery Reims

8 thoughts on “Shower Of Leaves”

  1. Cool idea indeed! It is good that they showed the rubber that is protecting the trees too.
    I think that tree houses are fantastic! I spent living in one for a month and a half when I was in Guatemala :)

  2. It is good that the tree is protected but I think that woman’s reaction is so typical and extremely exaggerated, sad to see… I love tree houses too. Wow sounds like you’ve done so many cool things Wen, would love to read more about that on your blog if you like? I’m curious about your story now :)

  3. How cool would it be if you could actually get up there in those treehouses and just sit quitely looking at the city. Ok. I wouldn’t. I would be too chicken.
    Thanks for sharing this story, i will look up next time i’m in that area!

  4. Grumpy ol’ woman needs a life.

    Ya know, as kids we built tree houses, sometimes several versions in the same tree and we used no rubber mats.

    Just pounded those nails right into the trees :-O

    And let me tell ya, 40 years later those trees were doing

    just fine. There were still remnants of our (de?)construction last time I saw them. Some had even been renovated by a later batch of kids.

    But a few years ago I discovered the last tree was gone.

    And it wasn’t our tree houses that brought them down.

    But developers.

    Building new houses and widening the roads so grumps like her could move out of the city and claim she now lived in the country. SHE took our country setting away and killed more trees then any tree house ever did. Unfortunately she also brought her attitude with her. Jeez… what does she think her house is built of (NYC buildings may be brick on the outside, but still plenty of wood inside),

    Oh boy… you gotta be careful pulling out those soapboxes ;-)

    btw: our trees never tossed us off their limbs.

  5. Hi! I love the video! It’s true, when we walk most are kinda walkin’ along not taking notice of what’s around.
    {{{ hugs honey! }}}
    I love trees, they feel like old souls to me.
    Love and Light,
    Mon

  7. Ismoyo: yes I was wondering about the same thing, the view would be absolutely amazing from up there. Unfortunately it’s not possible but it would’ve been cool to watch from a web cam online for instance. Sorry that’s the Geek Gal talking *hehe* At least you wouldn’t have to climb ;)

    I hope it’s somewhat close to where you live, it would be cool to visit :)

    Monica: I love trees too, they have stories to tell if you’re willing to listen… Their vibes are amazing. Some of the most beautiful trees I’ve seen here in the UK, not just any tree but a special one, the kind that you’d find in fairy tales, I don’t think I have a picture *hmm that can’t be right…* I’m sure I have one somewhere and if not then perhaps it’s time to take one… :) *hugs*

    Wen: you lucky girl! What a great experience, except for the hairy nocturnal creatures *hehe* Beautiful pictures too, is this where you did the tour guide thing? And you were close to a Maya temple? Cor blimey!… I have two dreams ever since childhood: the Northern Lights and the Maya or Inka temples… They draw me and I just have to see them at some point, it’s a spiritual thing, I can’t explain but I’m sure you will understand ;)

  8. Hi :) No, I was a tour guide in El Salvador but when I went to Guatemala it was just for fun and to go to Tikal again. Yes, I totally understand what you mean. It is an amazing spitirual experience to be there…it is hard to explain I guess but it is magical :)

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