it is difficult to hold back on promises when i said i wouldn’t write about New York anymore but i also promised a post on this particular studio adventure six months ago (http://fortheloveofsaudfe.tumblr.com/post/31979080752/victorianpurls-we-trekked-through-woods-next). if anyone has taken the South Campus/Connective Corridor/Winding Ridge bus and has passed by Manley Field House, two water towers are visible in the distance. one water tower even has ‘i <3 u carol’ written in large letters; a painter created it for his wife’s birthday (http://www.syracuse.com/kirst/index.ssf/2012/02/post_250.html). but this space on which the towers sit is called Morningside Hill and has many incredible views of Syracuse. however, the smaller transect paths that my studio walked along have just as much significance in student culture of this city. the transect that my studio partner and i walked along on with another group led straight down Morningside Hill into the art studio playground of metal/woodworking sculpture majors from classrooms of Comstock Art Facility next to Manley Field House. the images displayed above consist of how Comstock students have used said space to recreate a new environment for straggling travelers (such as my studio) as well as for their own artistic pieces. each of them blended into the environment fairly well and when one was recognized as something not of the landscape, we were surprised. it is interesting how different variety materials developed overtime in each weathered setting including rainfall, snow, etc. observing these materials and objects overtime in how they interact with natural settings would be a fascinating take on change and new spaces. viewing this space also helped me to understand Syracuse’s art community a little bit better and led me to appreciate the city with all of its secrets a whole lot more. here is to more secrets in Syracuse for the future! 

forgot all about San Francisco, apologies! as mentioned before, i went to San Fran in summer of 2011 with my mom. we explored a lot of the city, but some of the most memorable parts of our trip included visiting caves, museums and family. here are some pictures of what we did in the San Francisco International Airport (SFO): they have exquisite sculptures and art exhibits there. in the second picture, my mom is using a lever to raise and lower butterflies in this thin glass case. in the background of the case, there is a kids’ play section. the Airport is by far one of the most interesting airports ever, simply because there is something to do for everyone. and for most people, airports represent transport hubs of a home while they fly constantly from place to place. even for families traveling together for vacation, airports represent a moment to gather and collect thoughts and travel items before heading towards their destination. so much time is spent in this space of passing through. but the interior design and purposeful structures lead to an interested crowd and a pleasing response from travelers worldwide. when i traveled to London, many people slept overnight in the building because the tube stops running at a certain time. it was extremely difficult to find a comfortable bench that also acquired a safe lookout for personal protection. in other words, airports are supposed to become safeguards as well as comfort zones and anything more would be admirable touches to the final finish. San Francisco International Airport is truly the perfect example of that description and is not worth missing out on a visit to California!