Minimalism

Remember Fiona? Well she recently sent us an email saying she'd just returned from a trip to Tokyo, and while she was there... yup, you got it, she thought of US! We're verklempt over here. Tokyo! Vacation!

Where first she found this:



And then this:



She goes on to explain that any left-behind umbrellas in lobbys or metro stations are quickly collected by the homeless, and she was lucky enough to see why and where they go. What a grand re-use, and wonderful perspective from a new locale.

Thanks Fiona!

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A work of art is the unique result of a unique temperament.
Oscar Wilde



When we first discovered Ms. Fiona Long (and frankly, we don't remember how. Kismet?), she was in the process of collecting broken brollys for an art project. Well we're happy to report that the project is now complete and available for your viewing here. Congratulations, Fiona!

And if we may add two personal observations: If that's what Londoner's call "broken," we certainly expect a lot more photographs coming from your side of the pond. Also, you have much more fascinating choices for umbrellas.

Re-constructed

Well now here's one of the coolest things we've discovered barreling down the information superhighway (still, great phrase).

Meet Fiona Long, an artist from London, who collects broken umbrellas and turns them into sculptures. It might be awkward to say we love Fiona, but since she's bazillions of miles away and doesn't have to worry about us showing up to go 'brolly hunting, we'll just go ahead and say it. Love.

Check out her amazing work here. All the best and thanks for the cross post, kindered spirit Fiona. Looking forward to future a picture here that becomes a sculpture there.