Wildflowers in Cyprus

Spring wildflowers

Architecture observed

I have virtually no academic knowledge of architecture.  So I was fascinated by a TED talk that I heard on the plane en route to Cyprus.
It was by Moshe Safdie... passionate about urban planning that allows for light and space to penetrate apartment buildings, and how to make cities more permeable. His ideas were put forward at Habitat 67.
I gather that he has supporters and detractors but for lay people like me, I recommend the talk.

https://www.ted.com/talks/moshe_safdie_how_to_reinvent_the_apartment_building

Walking around the waterfront of Limassol yesterday I was reminded of his passion for buildings that allow for passages of light and life to permeate them.

Travelling in Cyprus

Here is am in Cyprus.
Staying at Limassol in the old quarter. There are many beautiful sights to see on this island.
It is spring, so everything is bright and fresh.

I am staying in the old quarter which is interesting.... rather given ever to the tourists who have not arrived yet. So it is like being backstage at a theatrical production watching the preparations for the arrival of the visitors. 

Yesterday I went to the Troodos Mountains and saw some breathtakingly beautiful religious mosaics and paintings in the churches and monasteries there.

Charcoal Rub Back

Latest in the series, approximately 70cm x 50cm

Charcoal rub back

Latest chracoal rub back on 300gsm paper

Pressure cooker

Charcoal rub back, 70cm x 50cm on 300gsm paper.

Even More Charcoal Rub Back

Another 70cm x 30 cm on heavy cartridge paper with willow charcoal