How do you build it?
So when
writing my New York post about “Art Everywhere” it inspired me to explore
deeper into the art that helps spark my creativity. So in my exploration for this post I wanted
to discuss my love of architecture and the architects that inspire me. Antioni Gaudi is one who inspires me!
Gaudi’s
architecture was marked by his passions in life:
Architecture – Casa Calvet in Barcelona’s is a great
“basic” example of beautiful form, design and unique architectural details that
withhold the test of time. This building
was designed for a textile manufacturer who used the space for his business and
the upper floors were the residence. Not
a bad place to live I’d say!
Nature – What a great example of architecture in
nature. Parc Güelll in Barcelona was
inspired by the English Garden movement and since it is perched on a hill, it
provided fresh air away from the smoky factories back in the early 1900’s. Can you believe that during that time, the
Parc was a part of an unsuccessful housing site??
Gaudi was also skilled in ceramics, stained glass and
wrought iron work forging and carpentry.
Throughout the Parc Güell you can see Gaudi’s love for ceramics in the
detailed mosaics and attention to detail.
Amazing colors and patterns!
Religion - It goes
without saying that the Sagrada Familia is the most familiar and talked about
Gaudi church, since it has taken 130 years to finish the construction due to
his untimely death. The detail is
amazing! Many of the details throughout
the church are inspired by nature and the natural design.
His final passion was for the love of where he lived! There is something to learn from that type of
love. All of Gaudi’s work shows his
passion for design, inspiration from nature and curiosity in textures and
patterns. There is something to say
about having passion that can take many different forms in life . . . I know
what mine are!
What is your passion?
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