Art in Corn

Corn Palace. can anyone imagine how could one think about such creativity.

Mitchell, South Dakota

Although the “Corn Belt Exposition” began in 1892, the current Corn Palace dates from 1921. Each year, beginning in Spring and completed by the end of September, the exterior of the Corn Palace is stripped and new murals and decorations are applied, using locally grown corn, grain and grasses. Mitchell is considered the center of corn country (the high school sports team are the Kernels, the local radio station is KORN… - you get the idea?) The building is a large auditorium used for city events, including Corn Palace Week at the end of harvest.

The Corn Palace is also referred to as the World’s Largest Bird Feeder. Local pigeons feast on the decorations through the winter.

Designs are created by local artists and depict aspects of life in South Dakota.

A closer zoom of the above image.

From the front of the building.

Art in Rice

What a tremendous effort and patience it requires to create such a beautiful Rice Rangoli.

hats off for these monks.

Art Redesigns Time

Via Furniture Fashion

These clocks are the creation of a metal artist in the U.S. Steve Cambronne is a full time artist that has been traveling and selling art for the last twenty years. Inspired by mid century modern craftsmen and the trends towards retro design, Steve began working with metal in the forms of clocks and sculpture several years ago. Over trials and much time, Steve has created wonderful clocks that are full of bright colors reminiscent of past eras in history. I was excited to learn of his pricing since so many of us can afford a "cool timepiece" for our homes. More information on his art at: Steve Cambronne.