Chikalada

@chikalada

Heavy on the pro-democracy and pro-justice posts these days with so much at stake. Also post artwork (collage, assemblage, leaded glass), photos I like, nature, animals, astronomy images, and examples of kindness. No DMs or chats

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Chikalada@chikalada· 3d

An old truck in Bodie, California. #photography

This photo was taken in the California ghost mining town of Bodie. Two vintage gas pumps are in the foreground. Behind them is an antique truck painted dark blue. In the background sits an old wooden storefront of classic old West design. The sky is partly cloud with sun lighting up the clouds.

Chikalada@chikalada· 4d

From Oligarch Watch: #Meta #Zuckerberg #ChildPornography

Chikalada@chikalada· 4d

Robert Hubbell: #democracy #GrassRoots #resistance

Chikalada@chikalada· 6d

Robert Hubbell: #democrats #primaries #democracy

Chikalada@chikalada· 27d

Mobile with shadows: #art #AbstractArt

Wire mobile with three strands, decorated in places with tan beads. The light source is creating a duplicate in shadows behind it.

Chikalada@chikalada· Jun 30

Sunset the other night: #nature #photography #NaturePhotography

A huge cumulus cloud at sunset, golden on the top and deep pink along the bottom edge. Some smaller gray and pink clouds in the mix as well. Mountains in the distance.

Chikalada@chikalada· Jun 30

Paul Krugman on the Extreme Court: #SCOTUS #corruption #CourtReform

Chikalada@chikalada· Jun 26

Collage: "Memories" #collage #AbstractArt

Small paper collage 6" x 4". Abstract design with marbleized paper in reds and blues, a torn piece of paper with tulip-shaped splotches of red, some red ribbons, and a piece of paper that has what looks like a column in blue and red at the left. Some pearls are affixed in places.

Chikalada@chikalada· Jun 20

The amazing Painted Hills in John Day, Oregon: #nature #photography #NaturePhotography

A softly weathered hill in the Oregon desert, layered in alternating strata of red and light green, leaving a record of different climate conditions in times past.

Chikalada@chikalada· Jun 17

Assemblage: Sword of Sorts #Art #Assemblage #AbstractArt

Found object wallhanging: A discarded scythe blade is mounted on a panel of recycled plywood, decorated with jasper donuts, buttons, and beads. The hilt is composed of a spring, a length of copper pipe, and a trumpet mouthpiece.

Chikalada@chikalada· May 29

Sunset #photgraphy #nature #naturephotography

Deep, dark orange and gray clouds fill the frame, with some of the lowest clouds resembling mammatus clouds, their contours tipped in gold. The silhouette of a nearby set of mountains occupies the bottom of the frame.

Chikalada@chikalada· May 23

Installation in a local health clinic, "Caligraphic:" #art #AbstractArt #collage

A triptych of three panels wrapped in various papers, some patterned, some plain. The large blocks of plain paper are painted with squiggles that evoke letters, the colors are rust red, gold, and silver, primarily. The wall behind them is painted orange, there are three chairs below the installation for patients, and on either side are bulletin boards.

Chikalada@chikalada· May 23

Gee, what could be one of these "root causes" Bezos is talking about?

Chikalada@chikalada· May 19

I'm enjoying working with wire in these sculptures. This one is a stylized rooster. I don't know why it's reminding me of Guernica. Maybe it's the times. #art

Chikalada@chikalada· May 14

Doors and windows are a favorite subject of mine. These reside in Roussillon, France, in the Luberon Valley: #photography

In the center of the photo are two ancient, weathered, wooden double doors, framed by large stone blocks. To the right is a window, also framed by large stone blocks. The house is stone and it looks as though it was plastered at one point and stained or painted red, but most of that has now worn away, revealing the beautiful stonework like a mosaic.

Chikalada@chikalada· May 1

Eugene, Oregon. A public outdoor piano invites spontaneity: #Art #Music

I came across this colorfully and whimsically painted spinet piano on a walk in downtown Eugene, Oregon.An equally playful paint job was applied to the bench. The bench's top has positive and negative silhouettes of fronds outlined in deep blue. The piano is painted with themes of tropical plants and flowers in red, turquoise, chartreuse and blue. The music stand is painted to read, "Please - play one -" while the plaque on the upper left of the piano reads "As a courtesy to neighbors, please don't play after dark."

Chikalada@chikalada· Apr 25

Charming home and garden in Key West, Florida: #photography

A family residence in Key West, with a front porch and a pink door with purple shutters on the right and in the background, a small garden on the left and in the forebround. Several different kinds of orchids, white, fuchsia, and yellow are grouped at the base of two palm trees, growing up their stems. Other tropical plants, such as bromeliads, are luxuriously crowded around the base as well.

Chikalada@chikalada· Apr 23

Collage: Kimono Riot #Art #AbstractArt #Collage

Paper collage with green and gold paper as background on the right and left, and cork paper in the center. Three stylized kimonos made from torn paper in red, black, green, and gold fill the foreground. Some gold foil is also used in the design. Gold paint is also applied in abstract streaks.

Chikalada@chikalada· Apr 9

From Lankester Gardens in Costa Rica. The pristine crispness of orchids is a marvel to me. #Nature #Photography #NaturePhotography

A white orchid blossom with red and yellow markings in the center. A smaller fuchsia blossom is tucked underneath, while unopened buds peek out to the right.

Chikalada@chikalada· Apr 5

Happy Eostre! #nature #photography #NaturePhotography

In the foreground are three blooming Narcissus with large white petals and yellow centers rimmed with red. In the background is a groundcover covered with pink flowers.

Chikalada@chikalada· Apr 5

Assemblage: Spork Dreams #AbstractArt #Art #Assemblage

Found object wall-hanging: "Canvas" is a folded piece of salvaged metal, decorated with a found scarp of red-painted plywood. A rusted circular saw blade rests atop it, along with stones. A rubber circle is affixed near the lower right-hand corner, along with a piece of tile turned around to show the pattern of grout on the back. On the very bottom in a crescent-shaped piece of rusted metal, with a smooth tan stone resting in the center. A Z-shaped stroke of apricot-colored paint is visible on the lower right-hand section.

Chikalada@chikalada· Mar 28

Probably around 5% - 6% of deep red Redding, CA showed up today! #NoKings

A protestor wearing a taco suit at the No Kings protest

The woman holding this sign painted it herself - it's a naked King Trump wearing a king's robe. Caption: The Emperor's New Clothes Only To Be Seen By Fools

Protest sign at No Kings rally: I hope 'Big Beautiful Bill" is the name of Trump's Cellmate in Prison

Sign at No King's Protest: I'd Like That Taco to GO Please

Chikalada@chikalada· Mar 27

A New England cliff face makes a cool abstract: #Nature #Photography

A photograph of a cliff face with green and rust-colored mosses at the top and snaking veins creating patterns on the white rock below.

Chikalada@chikalada· Mar 26

Chikalada@chikalada· Mar 18

Spring in Northern California: #nature #photography #NaturePhotography

A craggy field of ejecta from the nearby Lassen volcano, which erupted last in the early 20th century is in the foreground, absolutely covered with yellow wildflowers. In the distance are the Yolla Bolly mountains and Trinity Alps. A cobalt blue sky forms the upper half of the image, with a few puffy clouds hovering over the mountains and some thin, wispy clouds above. A skeletal oak tree breaks the horizon to the right.

Chikalada@chikalada· Mar 12

Assemblage: Davy Jones' Locker #art #AbstractArt #assemblage

Found object wallhanging: "Canvas" is finished bird's eye maple topped by a slab of wenge. Not sure what the metal piece is that frames the stones and glass beads but in is long and linear and has several holes regularly spaced and the same size. Two agate slabs are on the top piece while one agate slab is at the bottom of the metal piece. Three stones decorate the bottom and at the top, three long red beads form a starburst. Two pieces of corroded metal extend out from the top of the main metal piece, while upholstery tacks are nailed into the sides.

Chikalada@chikalada· Mar 6

Small collage, 6" x 4": Party Monster #AbstractArt #Collage

Paper collage: Abstract background in swirling black and tans, a pencil drawn monster is in the center, a linch pin and bowtie are part of the design, and parts of antique maps.

Chikalada@chikalada· Feb 28

On the edge of a local Peace Labyrinth. Needing this today. #photography #nature #peace

A photograph taken in very early spring in northern California. To the left, the edge of a Peace Labyrinth, built and maintained by locals. Many of the rocks are painted with pictures or words. The Sacramento River and its riparian zone occupies the rest of the photo, vivid green green growing between the labyrinth and the river. A small cottonwood tree in the distance to the left of the river is sporting a vivid spring green, practically chartreuse.

Chikalada@chikalada· Feb 23

Small collage, 6" x 4". Normally I like to use collage to explore color but occasionally I like to make something quirkier, like this untitled, mostly B&W piece: #art #AbstractArt #collage

Paper collage: Hands are framing something unidentifiable in the center, a concentric set of ellipses. Along the bottom are pieces of sheet music and some vintage ads from magazines, one for TWA featuring a martini glass and red lettering. In the background are some abstract black shapes on a white background. Two mother-of-pearl buttons are added for texture: one at the top, middle, and one in the lower left hand corner.

Chikalada@chikalada· Feb 14

Happy Valentine's Day #assemblage #art