Without trying to repeat those who might recap 2009 and/or predict 2010, I wanted to share my appreciation for an exhibit I recently saw that provided me a fresh perspective.At Hodges Taylor Gallery (in full disclosure, where my wife works), I dropped by to see the exhibit. In one of the galleries, there was a wooden structure, probably 10' x 10'. One wall had a series of Mason jars with lids secured to the frame, with the jars screwed on. On the opposing wall, was a pattern of hung tea bags. In the center of the room was the water supply. Here is a self-serve tea house. One walks up, unscrews the Mason jar, pulls a tea bag, drops into the jar and then adds water. When done, the jar, with bag, is screwed back onto the wall. There is no waste, no need for an attendant, except for later to wash the jars and replace the bags.
The simplicity, the elegance and the beauty floored me. Very cool. In my opinion, we can all use some fresh thinking to simple and complicated issues.
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