Showing posts with label Art. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Art. Show all posts

Sunday, June 13, 2010

Festival of Lights Marked the world

In each legend, myth and story of Deepawali lies the significance of the victory of good over evil, and it is with each Deepawali and the lights that illuminate our homes and hearts, that this simple truth finds new reason and hope. From darkness unto light — the light that empowers us to commit ourselves to good deeds, that which brings us closer to divinity. During Diwali, lights illuminate every corner of India and the scent of incense sticks hangs in the air, mingled with the sounds of fire-crackers, joy, togetherness and hope. Diwali is celebrated around the globe. Outside India, it is more than a Hindu festival, it’s a celebration of South-Asian identities. If you are away from the sights and sounds of Diwali, light a diya, sit quietly, shut your eyes, withdraw the senses, concentrate on this supreme light and illuminate the soul.

The Modern House Boat of the Future by Joanna Borek Clement

The Tafoni Floating Home by Joanna Borek Clement was designed to change peoples minds about living in a house boat. The ultra modern design of the Tafoni may be enough to sway many of us not to mention the possibilities including no property taxes and the ability to move on command. The 89 square meters of living space is divided into three main areas including a kitchen, living and bedroom. The center of the boat containing the kitchen features a sun room to help keep things nice a well lighted without burning energy. The Tafoni is still in the conceptual stages but represents the future of floating homes and house boats.