BRING THE HOPE

More Cool Images of Hope

Last month, we shared a few cool images from the visual blog that Jennifer Regnier has going. Here are two more images of hope that come compliments of http://www.littlemissringy.tumblr.com/. Have a great day.

Images of Hope

 

 

 
  
 
 
 

 
 

Food Court Psychics Bring The Hope

Happiness in Pictures

I was searching for happiness yesterday. Really, I was literally searching for the secret to happiness. I went to a few online search engines and plugged in the phrase "secret to happiness" and asked for images that fit that description.

Here's what I found. Enjoy.

  

 

 

  

 

Hope in Pictures

Sometimes hope is in what we see all around us.

Here are some examples.

What's your picture of hope right now? If you have anything to share, please pass it along. Hope is important, but the real opportunity is passing it on to others.

 

 

 

Teardrop Memorial Brings The Hope

Have you seen the Teardrop Memorial that resides in New Jersey and faces the former site of the World Trade Center? I just learned of this Memorial yesterday and I think it's pretty cool.

This 10-story Memorial is comprised of steel and bronze and its main feature is a large suspended teardrop. Donated by Russian artist, Zurab Tsereteli, the Memorial resides on the waterfront in Bayonne, New Jersey.

The monument, entitled "To the Struggle Against World Terrorism," was dedicated on September 11, 2006. It is a gift from the Russian government to the United States and to all victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Tsereteli said, "it is my hope that this piece and the beautiful park that will surround it will enable people from all over the world to honor the potential that lies in every world citizen to fight evil and foster goodwill."

Sounds good to us. Thanks to Tsereteli for his art and cheers to Elaine for making us aware of this Memorial.

Paint 4 Peace at Ball State

Last September, Bring The Hope told you about Sidewalk Sam, a.k.a. the "Pavement Picasso". Sam is really Robert Guillemin and his impressive style of public art is on display this weekend at Ball State University.

Guillemin is in Muncie as a guest of the University's Center for Peace and Conflict Studies and he hopes that his artwork will inspire peace on campus and around the world.

The Center has organized a three-day event, "Paint 4 Peace" to promote nonviolence, diversity and tolerance. One of the highlights of the event is a community art project that was held yesterday titled, "Dove For Peaceful Academic Communities"

Cheers to Jennifer for passing along word of yesterday's activities. She tells Bring The Hope that the student turnout has been amazing and that Guillemin really brought the hope to all those involved yesterday. Sidewalk Sam has been honing his craft on street corners around the world. He works in acrylic and chalk, but his best medium is clearly hope.

As he says, "I love to get people involved with each other. Art can bring society together. Everything in modern live is so depersonalized. I'm just trying to personalize it a little." Cheers to Sidewalk Sam for bringing the hope and inspiring people with the art he puts at their feet.

Edgar Muller Brings The Hope

I've always appreciated good art. A lot of that has to do with the fact that I have trouble drawing even the most rudimentary stick figure. So, I have tremendous appreciation for the time-lapse video I just watched of some very cool street art from Edgar Muller. Cheers to Peter for the heads up. Enjoy.

"What art offers is space - a certain breathing room for the spirit."  ~John Updike

"Art is when you hear a knocking from your soul - and you answer."  ~Star Richés