Category Archives: Folklore
labyrinth installation II
There’s a really nice shot of some kids running in the labyrinth here in the Thousand Oaks Acorn. Click on the photo for a large image. Thanks to Fred Tonsing for pointing this out to me.
Storm XV
 Here’s how the “Storm” painting is related to the labyrinth. The falling figure doesn’t necessarily need to be a person falling from the world trade center. Other falling figures come to mind, particularly Icarus, who flew too close to … Continue reading →
A Labyrinth in the Park IV
The Scandinavian Festival was absolutely great this year – it seems to have grown larger and was well attended. If you’re anywhere near Thousand Oaks CA on Sunday, do yourself a favor and go to the CLU campus and enjoy … Continue reading →
The labyrinth
The Scandinavian Festival labyrinth is ready to be walked, come and visit! Â
A Labyrinth in the Park III
 Some of the local children have already discovered the labyrinth. They love following the path, even when it’s half finished. When it’s complete they’ll almost always run it. Meditation is usually reserved for the adults.
A Labyrinth in the Park II
Carlson Building Materials have loaned me the rocks for the labyrinth, they brought them to the University park on this immense truck and fork lift.  I want to allow the students to take ownership of this one, so I have … Continue reading →
A Labyrinth in the Park I
Yesterday morning we laid out a labyrinth pathway in the park at the centre of the University. It’s a beautiful park, a wonderful place for a labyrinth to lie. The wind was blowing through the trees, mixing with the sound … Continue reading →
Process
Today I achieved almost nothing that one might consider creative. My son and I went to Simi Valley to pick up a bag full of water bottles for the installation, pausing to take pictures of the oak tree, which I … Continue reading →
A labyrinth for Scandinavian Festival 2008
I bumped into Eric Berg this morning while walking to the studio. He’s one of the organizers of the Scandinavian Festival taking place here at the University April 19th and 20th. To my delight he asked if I’d like to make another … Continue reading →
Earth day bottles II
I’ve been thinking about the earth day project. In the past I’ve made a labyrinth pathway of stones, and one cut into the turf. Wouldn’t it be great to eventually make four labyrinths, one made of each element, air, earth, fire … Continue reading →