Quote for Today: Vera Nazarian
A fine glass vase goes from treasure to trash, the moment it is broken. Fortunately, something else happens to you and me. Pick up your pieces. Then, help me gather …
Scanning the Nest: The Art of Ellen Hoverkamp
Technology constantly creates tools, but we seldom explore their full artistic potential. Pioneer Ellen Hoverkamp makes art with a scanner. Ellen Hoverkamp began making photographic images with her flatbed scanner in 1997, enjoying …
Rebuilding Connections: The Collaborative Works of Patrick Dougherty
Modern life makes it easy to lose our connection to nature, to others and to our childhood. Can art help? Patrick Dougherty builds fantastic nest and hut forms from saplings, fusing …
We Were There: Synkroniciti’s Open Mic: Exploring Earth
It is so special to be present together, connected to one another and our Earth by the gift of life. Last Saturday, synkroniciti held the fourth Open Mic and the final …
Dream of Water: Tears Become… Streams Become… at the Park Avenue Armory
Darkness falls as an acclaimed pianist begins a recital devoted to music about water. Slowly the hall becomes a lake. It might sound like a dream, or maybe just the …
Water from the Air: The Miracles of Warka Water
Billions of people lack access to clean water and adequate sanitation. Is there anything creative people can do to help? The picturesque and rugged high plateau region of northeast Ethiopia …
As the Clouds Roll By: Future Projects at Synkroniciti
We’re excited to announce our first ventures outside of cyberspace! Synkroniciti is bringing three projects to life in Houston, Texas. Open Mic Nights Especially geared for poets, storytellers, and singer-songwriters, these intimate …
A Dream of Willow: Tom Hare’s Seed Walk
Any creation is subject to the strengths and weakness of its parts. What does this tell us about our world? English artist Tom Hare weaves willow stems, or withies, together to form beautiful …
Conflict in the Warrior Archetype: Giuseppe Verdi’s Aïda
One of the most interesting aspects of the warrior archetype is the conflict between being a warrior and a soldier. This is at the center of Aïda, Giuseppe Verdi‘s opera about a tragic love …
Warrior Dance: Maori Haka Peruperu from New Zealand
Modern weaponry has changed what it means to be a warrior. Showy technical skills are little use against bullets and rocket propelled grenades. I think most of us remember this …