Nothing on the calendar and the sun is out. What to do? Walk of course! Around 10,000 plus steps and $1.12 in found funds.
Our goal was a post office, and we chose a zig-zag route. This would seem to be straightforward, until we hit Tangletown. We had followed a street with a significant curve. I would have turned right, but Carl said left. I the end I think he was more correct. But I wasn’t completely wrong.
We passed a mosaic tile storefront.
The construction of these artworks was very detailed and precise. I was quite impressed.
This house being lifted for an understory addition was also impressive in its clean lines. A very neat work site.
There were other things accomplished today. Getting to know who are neighbors are, and I mean that literally. And taking a step towards future planning. Mowing the lawn, etc.
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April 29, 2026 at 7:25 pm |
That artwork is incredible! I love it. It was a perfect walking day. I didn’t get as many steps as I wanted but did go out on a walk.
April 29, 2026 at 9:08 pm |
I don’t think I set out expecting so many steps but we just kept meandering. I see artistry like that and wish I had that kind of vision and skill.
April 30, 2026 at 5:55 am |
There are some nice mosaics around the support pillars at SEA-TAC*, I wonder if it’s the same artist.
*( or possibly some other random airport).
April 30, 2026 at 7:20 am |
That sent me down a rabbit hole. I went to the SEATAC website, found their artwork section, and luckily the first listed is a wrapped pole by Sam Gilliam. From the site
Gilliam offers us a brilliant, saturated yellow to enliven an overcast environment. His column stands as a beacon, shedding light and warmth at SEA.
After going through security, on your left, you will find the eight additional mosaic columns created by Juan Alonso, Rudy Autio, Marlene Bauer, Amy Cheng, Peter de Lory, Joanne Hammer, Robert Yoder, and Susan Zoccola.
April 30, 2026 at 7:22 am |
Continuing, because I hit the send arrow 🙄, I don’t think artists on that scale are likely associated with a small studio in Tangletown. However, I did not look up each individually beyond Sam Gilliam. At least not yet.