Form and Function

Beauty has its place. Function is evident all around us. Perhaps that is why I so enjoy the ideas of Pop Art (sometimes the execution was lacking). Finding beauty in the form and function of every day items. Perhaps this giant cauldron in the Forbidden City of Beijing, China isn’t exactly an every day item (they are gold guided after all) but they are an expression of both ideals.

This process is an experimental combination of things. The idea isn’t original, but then all art is derivative right? The execution is all my own. Enjoy the beauty in the world, it is all around, just waiting to be explored! Perhaps if you but look, you too can find a whimsical joy in the world.

Fire Cauldron in The Forbidden City, Beijing, China

Photo Technical Info

• Aperture: ƒ/3.5
• Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
• Taken: 21 September, 2014
• Focal length: 28mm
• ISO: 100
• Location: 39° 54.941′ 0″ N 116° 23.4213′ 0″ E
• Shutter speed: 1/200s
• Title: Fire Cauldron in The Forbidden City, Beijing, China

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