Art Prize

 Some of you probably remember years past when I would tell you about Art Prize.  It's a huge art show/competition in Grand Rapids that usually happens every September.  It hasn't happened for 2 years now because of covid, but this year it's back! Here's what a write up had to say about it:
"For 18 days every Fall, bar, public park, restaurants, theaters, hotels, bridges, auto body shops, vacant storefronts and office spaces join museums and galleries in hosting hundreds of artists' work throughout Grand Rapids, MI.
Artists come from around the world to show their artwork. Events and happenings pop up every day of the event - from concerts and dance parties to festivals and family art-making. And hundreds of thousands of visitors come to experience it all."

This year there were over 750 pieces of art in 150 venues.  The artists have to apply and be selected, then a venue has to choose your piece to be placed in their spot.

Bob and I made our way downtown last weekend to check out some of the art.  There is always art trying to make a political statement, some things that make you wonder what it is, but always some amazing and creative things to see.
I don't often go downtown, but when I do I enjoy seeing some of the buildings.

This is one of my favorite spots - this new mirrored building reflecting that beautiful old building.

Here's some of the art:

This looks like just splashes of color, until you look closely.

There are people hidden all through it!

This is made of Lego's.

This is completely drawn with a Sharpie!

And here are some of my favorites!

These are pottery pieces that show areas of history and archeology.  Each piece has an area depicted inside.  There were about 12 of them, I'm showing you just a few.

Old Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem

Jerusalem Alley where Simon carried the cross

The Fall of Rome

A closer shot of the Rome one to show you the detail

The Garden Tomb

Another Jerusalem Alley

This last one is the most important one to us!

This is titled Silent Cathedral and is a photo taken by our own SIL, Aaron.  It's a picture taken of the underside of a mushroom.  I think it's pretty amazing and it's a great honor to have his piece chosen!

Hope you enjoyed this small selection of the art at Art Prize this year!