Saturday, 5 February 2011

Sweet sweet galaxy

This morning eldest P and I visited a truly magical exhibition, perfect for the Splash of Colour project. Made entirely of glitter, beads, sweets, sherbet and miniscule origami, Sweet sweet galaxy is a three dimensional installation by Tanya Schultz, Nicole Andrijevic and John Kassab that fairies would be quite at home in.

This was eldest's face when she first saw it:


We could have gazed at it all day. The detail is phenomenal and it's easy to imagine you're two inches tall and get utterly lost in the tiny landscape.


































There are quirky surprises here and there - a little toadstool or a grotto with a tiny horse grazing inside, a hillside made of sherbet pips or a bridge made of sweets. Ethereal twinkly music adds to the atmosphere.


































I doubt there could have been more colour in one room. It was wonderful. Here's a little film I made:



If you're near Bury St Edmunds do go and see it - here's the geography. Thankyou SO much for the tip Celia.

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36 comments:

  1. Penny5 February 2011 at 14:43

    How utterly magical, thank you for sharing such a deight xox

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  2. Catherine5 February 2011 at 14:48

    Very very beautiful, the sherbet patterns look like patchwork. Great photographs too

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  3. Naturally Carol5 February 2011 at 14:51

    That landscape totally amazes me..so colourful and beautifully constructed...and on floorboards? Totally beyond my imagination.

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  4. Marigold Jam5 February 2011 at 14:58

    How very pretty and magical.

    J

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  5. Madelief5 February 2011 at 15:28

    Hi Emma,

    It looks magical! Wish I could have helped them make it. It looks like fun!

    Happy weekend!

    Lieve groet, Madelief

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  6. Twiggy5 February 2011 at 15:33

    So pretty !!
    Twiggy x

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  7. Rachel5 February 2011 at 15:55

    Certainly a great splash of colour!

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  8. Anja5 February 2011 at 16:46

    I've never seen anything like it! Amazing!

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  9. inmykitchen5 February 2011 at 16:48

    How utterly enchanting the sort of thing I could look at for hours to soak up all the tiny details.
    Jo x

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  10. Jenny5 February 2011 at 17:29

    Wow this is amazing, so magical and pretty, it's like a fairytale! xxx

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  11. dottycookie5 February 2011 at 17:55

    We're thinking we might need to make the trip tomorrow if they're open ...

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  12. Lynn5 February 2011 at 18:11

    Spectacular! And I loved the tinkly music, too.

    (Could the Elder Pebble be ANY more adorable? I think not.)

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  13. menopausalmusing5 February 2011 at 18:18

    Oh my..................... but isn't that just sooooo pretty? Love the little nest...........

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  14. Locket Pocket5 February 2011 at 18:33

    Love the photo of Little P! Lucy xx

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  15. Anonymous5 February 2011 at 19:22

    Utterly Magical!

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  16. Celia Hart5 February 2011 at 19:51

    I'm so pleased you went along :-)

    I'm hoping to call in on Tuesday afternoon.

    Celia
    xx

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  17. Louise5 February 2011 at 20:06

    Wow! That's amazing! I wish I could visit but it is too far sadly. At least I have enjoyed you photos, thank you!

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  18. Gina5 February 2011 at 21:28

    How exciting that you got to see it. Little P's face is such a picture!

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  19. The Coffee Lady5 February 2011 at 21:48

    Littlest has just seen this over my shoulder. Needless to say, she perked up.

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  20. driftwood5 February 2011 at 23:20

    sherbet pips! wow they used to be my fave sweets ever when I was little xxx

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  21. Lina6 February 2011 at 00:26

    Wow, so captivating and magical! Thanks for sharing.

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  22. Anonymous6 February 2011 at 00:34

    Magical!! Love the look on the little ones face. :)
    Vivienne x

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  23. Anonymous6 February 2011 at 00:49

    It's so shiny and sparkly and glittery in the video!

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  24. Unknown6 February 2011 at 10:00

    Just amazing. Too far for us to travel so thanks for sharing. x

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  25. rachel6 February 2011 at 11:11

    Incredibly pretty! I would have loved to see something like that when I was a child. So much better than that horrible witch's gingerbread house!

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  26. sylviesgarden6 February 2011 at 12:19

    Ps, I forgot to say. I did make the pink doily. It was a bit of a brain killer and I swore that it would be the only one.
    x

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  27. Unknown6 February 2011 at 12:44

    Wow! That looks amazing! Love all the colour! :) x

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  28. Tara6 February 2011 at 14:16

    That is rather magical looking.

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  29. mynestofyarnandbuttons6 February 2011 at 15:02

    Emma, What an amazing art exhibit. It was indeed magical! Your daughters expression is priceless. Thanks for sharing. xoRobin❤

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  30. mandy6 February 2011 at 22:02

    I wish I could go see, looks amazing : )

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  31. Thimbleanna7 February 2011 at 03:30

    Oh how pretty! I love the pic of your Little P -- what a fun magical place for a little girl!

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  32. Unknown7 February 2011 at 21:29

    Willy Wonka lives!

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  33. kristina10 February 2011 at 19:54

    Oh my goodness--so magical!

    K x

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  34. Mrs Moog12 February 2011 at 21:24

    That is so beautiful and Miss P looks utterly captivated!

    xxx

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  35. Handmade in Israel13 February 2011 at 18:03

    How magical! What a pity I am nowhere near Bury St Edmunds :(

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  36. Cate14 February 2011 at 21:49

    oh wow, looks like fairy paradise!x

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