It's Gaudi's birthday today, which reminds me to revisit his work as a source for inspiration. He made mosaics from found objects a trend way before 'recycle' was even a glimmer in our collective spirit. What better place to see his work up close and personal than Barcelona on a sunny spring afternoon.
After being immersed in the luxury of his colorful work, I take away with me flashing memories of glittering mosaics, rich in cobalt blues and the surprise colors of cracked pottery and glass, re-purposed into undulating cement benches that have remained glorious for a century.
Aren't these collages of colored crockery in cement inspiring? Maybe it's a good time to create our own pathway stepping stones, wall treatments or even a bench in the Gaudi style. Why not? LA has been using ideas from Spain for centuries.
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