I was invited inside to view the artwork and displays, ushered in to a special exhibit for modern native artist Andrew Morrison. I marveled at the detail and passion expressed in his artwork. As it happened, he was seated on the steps outside beneath an enormous animal mural which he personally painted. I was introduced and had the pleasure of sharing stories and inspirations for 20 minutes while the meal was being prepared. I will include some of his work in the next post. He is a world-renowned artist evoking the native spirit and image through strong contrast and intense messages of the dialogue between past and present.
After exploring the more urban areas of town, I decided to ride out toward Discovery Park on the western side of Seattle. I turned down a tunnel canopy of cedars and deciduous trees just turning yellow for fall. Emerging at a view of sailboats along Puget Sound, I parked and made a cup of soup on a sturdy wooden bench. Behind me, the smell of alder wafted from a concrete fire pit behind the center. While enjoying my soup, two of the folks congregated out back walked down to the water with a large video camera and microphone equipment. Stopping to inquire about the Ruckus, I briefly explained my journey and was warmly invited to meet the crowd up near the fire. They were visiting the center to film a PSA for a native group. I had stumbled upon a traditional planked salmon bake they were filming.
I was invited inside to view the artwork and displays, ushered in to a special exhibit for modern native artist Andrew Morrison. I marveled at the detail and passion expressed in his artwork. As it happened, he was seated on the steps outside beneath an enormous animal mural which he personally painted. I was introduced and had the pleasure of sharing stories and inspirations for 20 minutes while the meal was being prepared. I will include some of his work in the next post. He is a world-renowned artist evoking the native spirit and image through strong contrast and intense messages of the dialogue between past and present.
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Mike SaundersIn May 2014 I quit my job to ride a Honda Ruckus over 69'000 mi and counting. Wild camping most nights and cooking most of my own meals, I keep the costs low and the landscape changing. Archives
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