Wednesday, 18 July 2018

Micro/Macro


We popped into Micro/Macro yesterday on the way home from lunch. Ryoji Ikeda's installation at Carriageworks that closes next week on the 29th. Warning for anyone with sound sensitive kids, it's probably not for them.

I really enjoyed the overwhelming sensation, as you sit on the micro while watching the macro, so to speak.

It got me thinking, we always tend to look at things one way or another - we're either focused on the big picture, or caught up in the minutiae of life. When really, both are happening simultaneously.

So I guess the lesson is, when the big picture is bringing you down, focus on the little things and conversely, when overwhelmed by day to day life, try to shift your focus to the horizon, and remember, this too shall pass.

Love that I have easy free art on my doorstep!


                                                          





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18 comments:

  1. Jo Tracey18 July 2018 at 16:53

    I love that concept - and the analogy you've used.

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  2. Min - Write of the Middle18 July 2018 at 19:50

    I've never heard of micro/macro before but it sounds and looks fascinating! Love your analogy too! :-) #TeamLovinLife

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  3. Debbish18 July 2018 at 21:16

    I love the micro / macro (simultaneous) focus. Scientists usually suggest that you switch from one to the other when you get stuck on a problem or something don't they? Step back and look at the big picture, or focus on and look at process! #teamlovinlife

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  4. Kathy Marris19 July 2018 at 03:04

    Free art is always a bonus. Very interesting concept. #TeamLovinLife

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  5. Coombe Mill - Fiona21 July 2018 at 15:53

    A great experience to visit and I love your take on it, micro and macro really do happen together. #KCACOLS

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  6. Natalie21 July 2018 at 18:06

    Love free art that gets us thinking and your take on Micro/macro.

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  7. Jessica Powell22 July 2018 at 11:36

    Such a cool installation! Definitely worth checking out. :D

    Thanks so much for linking up at #KCACOLS. Hope you come back again next time.

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  8. stevebethere23 July 2018 at 13:53

    That wa quite interesting :-)

    Have a macrotastic week :-)

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  9. Madeline24 July 2018 at 03:15

    Sounds like a really interesting concept and experience! And you can't beat free art can you! x #KCACOLS

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  10. colleen24 July 2018 at 07:35

    That's my kind of art show. Gonna check him out and see if he's near me.

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  11. Awdures24 July 2018 at 14:00

    It's an interesting concept that you can apply to the rest of the world in general! The artwork looks spectacular! #KCACOLS

    Shan
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  12. Unknown24 July 2018 at 21:20

    Never heard of this thing, but it sounds interesting.
    #twinklytuesday

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  13. GorgeousGeorgesMama30 July 2018 at 03:31

    This looks incredible! I’ve hinestly never come across anything like this! M
    Thanks for bringing this to my attention and linking up to #KCACOLS

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  14. Sarah Barber31 July 2018 at 08:40

    Never heard of this but it looks really cool! Great pics #KCACOLS

    www.mummykind.com

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  15. Lisa Pomerantz2 August 2018 at 03:10

    Your mindset here is so elegantly simple! Wow. <3 #kcacols xoxo

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  16. Ornery Owl of Naughty Netherworld Press and Readers Roost 14 May 2019 at 03:36

    Wow--nice!

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  17. This is where it is at16 August 2020 at 12:36

    what an amazing experience that gets you thinking X #stayclassymama

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  18. loopyloulaura19 August 2020 at 12:49

    Wow, this looks fab! Thanks for joining in regularly with #stayclassymama and I hope you join us when we re-brand in September.

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