Architect Luis Barragán
Luis Barragán, Pritzker Prize in 1980, is known as Mexico's most influential architect of the 20th Century for his mastery of Mexican Modernism.
Random walls, Mexico
Interior of Barragán’s own home, courtesy Jennifer De Witt, Jenny in Transit
Random walls, Mexico
Ortega Garden House, courtesy Arch Daily
Photo: Courtesy of Armando Salas Portugal / 2016 Barragan Foundation
Luis Barragán, click for wikipedia entry
Walls were one of the inspirations of Luis Barragán as well...Greatly influenced by they way people painted their houses in the countryside, Barragan was attracted to the color of these modest dwellings and the combinations...
Color, light and water were the guiding characteristics of Luis Barragán's architecture as well as the simplicity of his designs. His geometric buildings and his exquisite use of bold color both on the facade and interior plaster walls gets me in the gut...Deep pinks, reds, yellows, blues combine into beautiful, unusual juxtapositions...
In addition to what goes on in the interior, there is a seamless transition from inside to outside in his work. Barragán perceived the gardens as outside rooms and he paid serious attention to them, including carefully placing trees and plants to complement the colors of the walls. He was attracted to water and his fountains, anything but typical, seem more like troughs for the horses he loved and spent a lot of time with. "In the gardens and homes I have designed, I have allowed for the gentle murmur of silence and in my fountains, silence sings."
According to the renowned Japanese architect Tadao Ando, someone else in the field I greatly admire, the importance of Barragán's work today is "the creation of beauty in daily life, making the inhabitants realize their own pursuit of beauty and happiness."
There is a Luis Barragán Museum in Mexico City that I hope to visit one day...
Women Politicians Take the Lead
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen
Ursula von der Leyen, German politician, serving as the 13th president of the European Commission.
Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly
It is exciting to see women in power. Ursula von der Leyen, German politician, serving as the 13th president of the European Commission also speaks out on current events and European unity.
And Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada also has something to say in a loud and clear voice on the state of the world and Canadian American relations.
All worth a listen to these forthright women leaders.
Morning Turmeric Healthy Shot Recipe
2 inches fresh ginger
1-inch unpeeled fresh turmeric or 1 tablespoon ground turmeric
1 large lemon, peeled
1 green apple, cut in quarters and seeded
METHOD
1. Place the ingredients in a cold press juicer or regular juicer and process.
2. If you don’t have a juicer, you can use a blender, and strain with a cheese cloth.
3. If using ground turmeric*, be sure to add it after juicing the other ingredients.
4. Serve in a shot glass and enjoy with a pinch of pepper or cayenne.
5. During winter, you can drink it with ½ cup warm water and a teaspoon of honey.
* Turmeric can stain surfaces and clothing, so handle it with care, especially when using fresh turmeric.
Pam Smilow, Tulip, linocut, 44” z 30 approx.
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About The Author
New York City based contemporary artist, Pam Smilow, began writing the creative lifestyle blog “things we love” in an effort to foster a sense of community during times of isolation and reflection. To read more about her and her art, visit her website and check out the essay written by Frank Matheis entitled The Sophisticated Innocence of Pam Smilow.