Bereft of knowledge before the heavens of my life, I stand astonished. Oh the great stars. Their rising and their setting. How quiet. As if I did not exist. Am I taking part? Do I discount their pure power? Does it rule the movement of my blood? I will yearn for no closer connections and accustom my heart to its farthest reaches. Better it live with the spine-chilling stars than with the pretense of some protection hovering near.
(Rainer Maria Rilke – “Uncollected Poems”)
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Tagged inspiration, life, poem, poetry, protection, Quote, Rainer Maria Rilke, stars
Graffiti artist, painter, revolutionary, vandal, the name Banksy elicits a variety of attributes. People say he was born in 1975, that he is from Bristol and he moved to London in 2000, that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are big fans, that he has a silver tooth, and his parents believe him to be a painter or an interior decorator.
I came across one of his creations a few years ago and have followed his work ever since because I enjoy the wit, the humor, and even the causticity he employs in order to make his message subtle, yet accessible, simple, yet penetrating.
I do not contest that Banksy is an enigma, one that is also wrapped in a conundrum. But, I don’t really care who he is, or what car he drives and where he buys his groceries. The only matter of concern to me is his art and more importantly, its moral.
Below are a few more of my favorite Banksy works.
Until next time,
Bodhi.
~ Nostalgic and retro, dark green seems perfectly suited for a bedroom, a place that requires peacefulness and solace. ~
My interior design preferences typically gravitate toward the discreet and minimal. However, once in a while I come across a room in a bold color that I cannot take my eyes off. This is what happened when I saw the image above. I was drawn to the coziness and the serenity of the space, attributes that seem to originate in the dark green primary color.
Generally associated with nature, hence with life, renewal and harmony, green is a positive color that has the potential to generate calm and equilibrium. Given its vegetal connotations, this tone fits nicely on the walls of an open porch or in a bathroom, but the kitchen and the living room are not exceptions as in these areas green tends to create a very chic and indulgent atmosphere.
In order to avoid creating an oppressive space, dark green can be paired with light materials and shades of white, gray and silver. Another helpful element for a dark green room is a mirror, or better yet, a couple of mirrors, which will add volume and confer light.
~ Forest green cabinets create a soothing and de-stressing ambience in this kitchen. ~
~ Dark teal green combined with gold accents transforms this powder room into a baroque – looking jewel. ~
~ Green stimulates productivity and calms the spirits being thus an appropriate choice for a home office. ~
~ A hint of phthalo green confers serenity to this elegant bedroom. ~
~ Verdigris mixed with charcoal and copper are a gorgeous combination, giving this kitchen a captivating vibe. ~
Primary color: Benjamin Moore – Bavarian Forrest
Until next time,
Bodhi.
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Tagged decor, green, green bathroom, green bedroom, green kitchen, ideas, inspiration, interior, office, palette, powder room, primary
