9/14/07

The Temple of Heaven turned out to be more of a stroll in the rain than an exploration of one of China's richest cultural sites. From under my umbrella I enjoyed the vibrant blues of the temples and found the layout of the buildings quite interesting. I like the history behind the use of circular structures inside square enclosures to represent the view of earth as seen from heaven. I plan to incorporate this practive into my art piece, but in a modern way where earth and heaven blend as I believe they do in contemporary China.