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!


                                                          





18 comments:

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

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

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

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

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  7. 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. That wa quite interesting :-)

    Have a macrotastic week :-)

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

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

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

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

    www.mummykind.com

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

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  16. what an amazing experience that gets you thinking X #stayclassymama

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  17. 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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