We all have an edge. We all are floating our psyche on top with a great ocean underneath.
― Brad Dourif
I often get uneasy at the edge. The unknown looms ahead. But very often when I muster my courage, take a deep breath and leap over the edge into uncharted territory, I’m surprised and often delighted at what I find there–other creative people, new challenges, opportunities to learn and grow, bursts of insight, and laughter too.
Leading off my “edge” collection this week is the great creative artist, Salvador Dali, who startled me one night in Chicago. He was staring down at me from the 2nd floor window of the Instituto Cervantes on Ohio Street.
Dali At the Edge
One of my favorite places to eat lunch in Boston is at the Museum of Fine Arts. Here, a waitress is hurrying past the stunning Dale Chihuly sculpture to deliver lunch orders. I loved all the edges in this shot–the tips of the “plant,” the rim of the sculpture, and the slashes of light reflected on the walls.
At the Edge of the Chihuly
Here you can see my lunch that day–framed by the rim of the plate, the dots of dressing, and the rounded edge of the quiche.
At the Edge of the Plate
For my next shot, I’d like to share a mosaic by Marc Chagall, one of many pieces of street art in Chicago. If you look closely, this multi-colored mosaic is a comprised of many edges, which are in fact small pieces of colored glass, called tessera(e).
All Edges: Mosaic by Marc Chagall
From: The Owl and the Pussy-CatThey dined on mince, and slices of quince,Which they ate with a runcible spoon;And hand in hand, on the edge of the sand,They danced by the light of the moon,The moon,The moon,They danced by the light of the moon.
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Great examples of the edge. I especially like the Chagall, but with Dali peering down at you that’s a little edgy. Enjoy your weekend. Peace.
Thanks so much, Clay. Chagall is magnificent. It’s only a small fragment of the larger work. And Dali is a riot…as usual. So glad you enjoyed this. Have some fun this weekend. 🙂
I enjoyed your variety of images to interpret the challenge.
Thanks, Sally! I always appreciate your thoughts. And have some fun this weekend. 🙂
I enjoyed dancing by the light of the moon, between the Chihuly and Lunch!
So glad you enjoyed “the dance.” It was such a treat to remember that poem, which I had memorized as a child and which I told to my son. I’ll stop by your site and take a look as well. So nice to meet you here!
Given the poem you may enjoy the conversation I had with maigic mirror in last week’s post
https://abriejoubert.wordpress.com/2016/09/02/doubling-the-beauty-in-syncronized-unison/
I read your post on the “Edge.” You and your daughter are very brave!
Great edgy post. Wow!
Hi, Arvilla. Nice to meet you here! So glad you enjoyed the post.
I love the subject and focus of “on the edge”! Wonderful photos, Patti!
Thanks so much, Leanne! I always love when you “stop by.”
these are great and especially Dali!!
Hi, Cybele. I love Dali’s sense of fun. So glad you do too.
That first shot is great!
Hi, Amy. So glad you like Dali! “He” took some tweaking….mostly eliminating reflective street lights.
Yes, that can be a challenge with photos taken in those conditions.
Excellent “edge” images, Patti. The Dali shot really made me smile!
Hi Patti, I loved all your collection of edge and some are really edgy for sure. 🙂
Hi, Norma. Thanks so much! So glad you enjoyed them. 🙂
“We all have an edge. We all are floating our psyche on top with a great ocean underneath.”
― Brad Dourif
I love this quote and your images Patti. Great post! Is that a real plant at the Chihuly?
So glad Dali tickled you. 🙂 He is a great trickster.
You’re kidding!
Love “all edges” Patti – what a clever interpretation!!