While travling to NH for a delivery pickup with OISK trucking I had no real direction of where to go with my art mission. I just let this unscene spirit tell me when and where to look. I turned my head to the right at the right time to see a sign for an arts district just a few exits before the exit where i would need to be dropped off. This time it was in Worchester Massachusetts. With lightning speed I surfed the web and what was happening in that area. There it was, the AHA moment when i saw the description for the Child Warrior exhibition at the Worchester Art Museum. Three exits later i was dropped off on the side of the highway at the closest exit to the museum. Armed with my easil, canvas, backpack with computer, Ugandan Flag and literarure, another fabric grocery bag flung over my other shoulder with artified gasmask and other props i was off determined to see the show and discover what else this city had to offer.
Once off the highway I immediately tuned into the fact that every street sign featured a red heart on them. I found the museum but saw i had just over two hours before their doors opened. So i went hiking into town weighted down by all of my stuff.
The first thing i discovered was an amazing church that is sitting empty. I was at the back of the church when i saw a sign that said "Home of M.E. Dream Center" or something close to that. I had to learn more because...well...I have a dream! I discovered a most amazing piece of architecture wasting away. I stood there dreaming of being there, working from this location as the 1st U.S. Arts Ambassador with a full supporting staff.
Once off the highway I immediately tuned into the fact that every street sign featured a red heart on them. I found the museum but saw i had just over two hours before their doors opened. So i went hiking into town weighted down by all of my stuff.
The first thing i discovered was an amazing church that is sitting empty. I was at the back of the church when i saw a sign that said "Home of M.E. Dream Center" or something close to that. I had to learn more because...well...I have a dream! I discovered a most amazing piece of architecture wasting away. I stood there dreaming of being there, working from this location as the 1st U.S. Arts Ambassador with a full supporting staff.
As you can see in the photo below, I soon came to discover in city hall that the heart symbol for love was cherished. The below photo is of the entry way floor to city hall. The heart was everywhere. So you could say that this journey to Massachusetts began with love. From the empty church once filled with praise, and worship to the symbolism of God's love was ever present even though it wasnt a cross.
The next sign from God to me following this love symbol was also made in city hall. In a showcase just beyond the entryway was the all too common smiley face, actually lots of them. Worchester was where smiley had been invented. Here i was unarmed with the Smiles for Miles sign i have carried for so many miles, in the town where once resided an artist that designed smiley. America is home to much symbolism and it comes in a variety of artistic styles. Today and every day we are blessed by God. He wants us to rely on him. He will do whatever he needs to connect with us. He may have a job, a task for each of us but ultimately it is imparative that we recognize him, his handiwork and offer him our praise, thanksgiving and worship. And to be ready to serve him even if his calling is beyond our comfort zone.
Next, after hiking around town trying to locate art galleries that were non existant in the historical district i
Next to the war memorial was a very interesting building that once was used as a technical school. It looked to be part of the monument but was not it was just another great piece of architectural history wasting away.
After spending some time at this World War monument i found my way back to the museum.
The first exhibit to impress me was a series of beautiful mosaics from a couple excavated buildings in Antioch.
I then quickly made a b-line to the 4th floor to see more modern contemporary art then i would let gravity help me through the museum.
I saw so many great masterpieces from America and Europe.
The Samari exhibit was fun and mysterious. It featured both anchant samari artifacts and modern day art inspired by the samari history.
I saw so many great masterpieces from America and Europe.
The Samari exhibit was fun and mysterious. It featured both anchant samari artifacts and modern day art inspired by the samari history.
I then made it to the last exhibits on my agenda. In order to get to the Child Soldiers one has to meander through the Knights Exhibition. But it was in the Knights exhibit where one could see amazing weaponry and armor. The symbolism of being led through this amazing exhibition in order to reach the Child Warriors was to me a sign of exhibitions and curatorial genius.
As you can see in the photo below, I soon came to discover in city hall that the heart symbol for love was cherished. The below photo is of the entry way floor to city hall. The heart was everywhere. So you could say that this journey to Massachusetts began with love. From the empty church once filled with praise, and worship to the symbolism of God's love was ever present even though it wasnt a cross.
Next, after hiking around town trying to locate art galleries that were non existant in the historical district i
Next to the war memorial was a very interesting building that once was used as a technical school. It looked to be part of the monument but was not it was just another great piece of architectural history wasting away.
After spending some time at this World War monument i found my way back to the museum.
The first exhibit to impress me was a series of beautiful mosaics from a couple excavated buildings in Antioch.
I then quickly made a b-line to the 4th floor to see more modern contemporary art then i would let gravity help me through the museum.
I saw so many great masterpieces from America and Europe.
The Samari exhibit was fun and mysterious. It featured both anchant samari artifacts and modern day art inspired by the samari history.
I saw so many great masterpieces from America and Europe.
The Samari exhibit was fun and mysterious. It featured both anchant samari artifacts and modern day art inspired by the samari history.
I then made it to the last exhibits on my agenda. In order to get to the Child Soldiers one has to meander through the Knights Exhibition. But it was in the Knights exhibit where one could see amazing weaponry and armor. The symbolism of being led through this amazing exhibition in order to reach the Child Warriors was to me a sign of exhibitions and curatorial genius.