Margi Macdonald - Aromatherapist and Botanical Perfumer - explores the idea of a blue rose.
A rose in any form
Natural world mathematics ‘…a whisper or a glance…’
Visit Nikki Graziano's site. Nikki says she is observing the "mathematics within our universe"; a "quick correspondence between the disciplines of art and mathematics", offering images which are a "whisper or a glance". Go here to see her work. Nikki and many others are interested in natural world fractals; patterns seen in cauliflowers, clouds, snowflakes... Continue Reading →
“Music in the age of soundbites”
On the day after my country's national election - preceded by weeks of dispiriting, spiritless and unedifying national discourse - this address by renowned Australian conductor Simone Young found its way out of my kitchen radio, and into my mood. Put the kettle on. Put your feet up, and hear why excellence, the arts, artistic... Continue Reading →
Oh beautiful beautiful virus
Many fellow WordPressers will be marvelling at these exquisite glass sculptures today. The photo is by the artist, whose representations of some well-known viruses and bacteria are currently showing in the UK. This is a stunningly created marriage of science and art, providing us with a peek into the microcosmos which is the world-within-our-world of... Continue Reading →
Creativity, joy and youth
There's always something quietly wonderful about being a parent. My youngest offspring turned 16 recently, and I'm drinking in every moment of her blossoming, as she moves well beyond 'kid' to woman. What has this to do with health and healing ... and you? During the past 20 years I've learnt that expressing our creativity,... Continue Reading →
Margi Macdonald 