Sun Shines on the Ginkgo Tree

Building by Casanova and Hernandez Architects

Read the article as found in the links at Architecture Daily. Brills. Utterly

lego representation of Komaba Campus in Japan; Komaba Campus is home of the visually stunning Ginkgo Alley seen in so many photos. Created by this blog person, but forgive me for not attributing more strongly: its hard to dicypher. Please click thru to give credit where credit is very deserving! Once you click thru you may expand their photo to see the cute little lego ginkgo trees!

..I’m happy if you see this..even if I don’t ever know..

I receive alot of submissions of items created with a ginkgo motif. As one can expect, I have seen most easily found ginkgo items. If its a front page Amazon item, or etsy item, you can be sure I’ve seen it.

I’ve consulted with a couple of artists now, who wished for ginkgo inspiration for this or that project and sought my input from a ginkgo ‘as an artistic motif’ collector eye. I’ve got a particular taste that I feature on this blog. Straying away from the Arts and Crafts movement, and more I feel, abstract or Impressionist.

All of this said…

Its become more and more difficult to find items I feel are truly inspiring to me and the asthetic I enjoy collecting via this blog…and perhaps my audience…which by the way impresses me daily when I look at the Stats!

For artists who come for similar inspiration….theres a few things that I wish have been created in the ginkgo shape…either in a refreshed manner or period at all or would like to see more of.

The running list of items I am still seeking:

stained glass

embroidery

paper craft

shaped soap

tattoos

wood burning

inlay/marquettry

furniture

fixtures

gadgets!

childrens room/decor

pajamas

lingerie

kinetic sculpture

costume design

bridal gear i.e. gowns, themed weddings etc ( I receive many contacts about this particularly!)

TRULY unique and one of a kind jewellery

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more to come

wall design with stencils, paint and paper by designamour/Modello

Bike Racks in MidTown Memphis by Yvonne Bobo

Photo and details on the project: http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2009/apr/11/functional-art/

Noting: I picked up word on this from The Ginkgo Pages, usually not duplicating content, I just couldn’t resist adding this one to my ‘collection’

The symbol of the Carolina Breast Cancer Study is the gingko leaf, selected by UNC graphic designer Dana Bayley for its beautiful and graceful shape, and because the gingko tree prospers even under difficult conditions. Its combination of beauty, strength, and persistence symbolize the women who contribute to this study.

Interior Design within Domison by Blazys Gérard

A wonderful further exploration into the site and architectural review, please click here!

Sculptures, chairs, bridges, Olbrich Botanical Museum is all about the Ginkgo. 

Sent to me by dear friend Leigh who thought of me on a trip and took some grand pictures.

Cake created by Babushka Bakery

Iron tree gates by East Jordan Iron Works (patent pending )
They also doa lovely trench grate. This would be great for a museum, gallery or garden