May 2010

Labyrinth Art on Display 5/2-6/4 @ Chuckanut Brewery

The Laughing Flower Labyrinth & Landscape Co. has donated three pieces of labyrinth art to Appliance Depot as part of the nonprofit's fundraiser, the Appliance Art Revival. The labyrinth art will be displayed from May 2 to June 4 at the Chuckanut Brewery at 601 W. Holly St., in Bellingham, WA. Approximately 30 artists are participating in the show, which is meant to emphasize the importance of reusing materials and creating a sustainable economy. All art pieces are made with recycled appliance parts.

On Friday, June 4, from 5-11 pm, the pieces will be auctioned off at the second annual Appliance Art Revival. The auction is sponsored by the nonprofit Appliance Depot and functions as a fundraiser for its job training program. The Revival will have other reuse activities and feature live music and great food and drinks. Everyone is welcome to attend to support Appliance Depot and the artists.

The art pieces created by The Laughing Flower feature three different labyrinth designs, the Classical, the Chakra Vyuha, and the Chartres. The series is called the "Living Water Trinity." "Each piece was inspired by music, scripture, and insights from walking the labyrinth. The eternal quality of water and its importance to our inner and outer lives moved me to use spiral stove elements, recycled knobs, water bottle caps, glass beads, broken goblets, mirrors and shiny bolts to create the labyrinths." The designs were made using sacred geometry and many elements are rife with Christian and other symbolism.

The Laughing Flower Labyrinth & Landscape Co. seeks to "provide rest for the soul in the busy garden of life" and carries out its mission by specializing in creating garden and art labyrinths, and providing landscaping design, installation and maintenance. The company is a member of Sustainable Connections, and seeks to use recycled and local materials in all labyrinth and garden designs. For more information, contact Myra Smith at 360-927-8804.

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Summer Labyrinth Walks Abound

Please visit the events page (click on link "upcoming events" on the left) at www.laughingflowerlabyrinth.com for a full schedule of labyrinth walks and events coming this summer. We are offering at least one free labyrinth walk per month at marvelous locations throughout Whatcom County, including Bellingham Country Gardens in Bellingham, Kale House in Everson, Stillpoint at Beckside Retreat Center in Bellingham, the Van Zandt Community Hall in Deming, and more!  

New dates are being added frequently, so check back periodically for additions and updates. From temporary to permanent installations, from farms to churches, we look forward to seeing you "on the path" this summer!

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