River Art
A summer excursion I always enjoy is to wander along the banks of a slow-moving stream in the small town of Norrtälje to see the art installations.
The art is actually placed in the river. Like this one – Matilda Dreaming.
Apparently, she was one of the first people to open a savings account way back when and that red house represents the bank.
This sculpture sure got a lot of interest! (Yes – pun intended…)
As we meandered along in the warm sunshine, we spotted some numbskulls.
I liked the contrast between the white skulls and the living ducks.
There were lots more installations, but I got distracted by nature’s own art:
A reflection of the secret underside of a bridge.
And, finally, in a flourish of colours,
The small wooden houses along the river delighted me with their own wooden charm.
For more secret glimpses, please visit: Our World.
What a wonderful idea with those works of art in the river.
September 26, 2011 at 15:59
How interesting and unique to have bits of art in the creek!! Love your shots of the bridge and those colorful houses!
September 26, 2011 at 16:02
Oh, wow! Those sculptures are so cool!
September 26, 2011 at 16:47
The colours of those houses make me want to come inside and visit with the owners, I am not sure they’d appreciate my curiosity
September 26, 2011 at 16:55
That is truly an art of a different kind.;) But I love it, the first one for some reason brings to mind the tale of the Lady of Shallot.;)
xoxo
September 26, 2011 at 17:07
Partial to Nature’s art and these photos are are wonderful. Love the underbelly of that bridge and the bright painted houses! What a lovely setting.
Jim
September 26, 2011 at 17:12
oh wow that is some crazy cool art and what a neat way to present it…the color of the houses make me think much joy lives there…
September 26, 2011 at 17:41
This is a first. I have never seen art ina river before. Very interesting!
September 26, 2011 at 18:10
Those buildings along the water are gorgeous!
September 26, 2011 at 18:42
wow! pretty interesting….:) great shots…I guess Halloween is just around the corner….:) thanks for dropping by!
September 26, 2011 at 19:42
Neat way to present art, though I confess the skulls creeped me out a bit. Love love the bridge photo; the houses are so joyous. Thank you.
September 26, 2011 at 19:57
Beautiful photo’s of the art and the river.
September 26, 2011 at 20:24
Never seen art like this. What a great shot of the underneath of a bridge. Also love the colorful houses. Looks very cosy.
September 26, 2011 at 20:35
Well spotted – and nicely captured – of the bridge’s belly
September 26, 2011 at 21:13
Hi Ladyfi! You live in avery beautiful country!
September 26, 2011 at 21:19
The river art is all very interesting. I’ve seen something similar in the creeks in our state botanical garden.
September 26, 2011 at 21:25
Lovely photos all but the quaint houses by the river are simply delightful!
September 27, 2011 at 00:45
What an enchanting meander!
September 27, 2011 at 00:48
you take the most beautiful and interesting pictures i have ever seen..
September 27, 2011 at 02:31
I really like those colorful homes in the village, but the artwork is pretty neat as well.
September 27, 2011 at 04:48
What an unusual and delightful place. The little wooden houses are fascinating.
September 27, 2011 at 05:46
The skulls are interesting if not spooky. I like the last shot.
September 27, 2011 at 06:03
delightful world!!!
September 27, 2011 at 06:10
The light in the photos is magical, Fi – it enhances the colors and shadows and reflections. Those houses look literally ON the water! The river art is very creative. I like the placement of the bed in the grasses.
September 27, 2011 at 06:21
Hi there – like the shot of the bridge the best – not the kind of thing that everybody notices.
The jetty in my shot is a great place – but for some reason it’s always cold!
Cheers – Stewart M
September 27, 2011 at 06:25
Wonderful shots of the place. I love those little skulls.
September 27, 2011 at 06:44
A wonderful place to wander and dream! Intriguing artwork to view along the way too! Adore the skull collection! All those vacant eyes watching!
September 27, 2011 at 06:49
As I scrolled down and as the pics came up I was a bit stunned!
Scary creations there in the middle of the stream.
Great series.
September 27, 2011 at 06:58
The skulls are fascinatingly disturbing.
September 27, 2011 at 07:04
I love outdoor art, but in this setting I can see that it is overshadowed by nature — and those little cottages are adorable. Is this where you have your summer cottage? Great place.
September 27, 2011 at 07:39
River art is unique, and I think you presented them more attractively in your photography. No wonder you got more tuned into nature’s own art as your photos show us.
September 27, 2011 at 07:51
Very beautiful these pieces of sculpture in the middle of nature, are exquisite photos.
September 27, 2011 at 08:26
How unusual!………Really love the houses at the end they are a delight!
September 27, 2011 at 09:23
Ah, the mysterious underside of the bridge revealed! What interesting features to see along your way … the skull art in the river gave me a little shiver.
September 27, 2011 at 10:30
What a fascinating and unique way of presenting art, I wonder what the duck thinks of the numbskulls! I like the underside of the bridge photo and the colourful houses too. Poor ‘Matilda Dreaming’ – her bed sinking head first and does that red house Bank represent her ‘drowning’ in Bank charges…!!! Really great selection of photo’s.
September 27, 2011 at 11:31
What a beautiful walk. And what a great idea. Lovely photos too.
September 27, 2011 at 11:43
Your shots are great! … but the installation in second picture is a bit disturbing I must say
September 27, 2011 at 12:52
Should put a sign in the river reading “Beware of the Ducks”!
September 27, 2011 at 13:15
I like the last shots.The wooden houses matches with beautiful water.
Amazing.
September 27, 2011 at 13:38
What a fascinating walk that must be, with both natural and man-made sights to see..
September 27, 2011 at 13:47
those wooden houses look so quaint and inviting..
September 27, 2011 at 14:56
I like outdoor galleries! A couple of interesting works of art there!
September 27, 2011 at 15:43
Wonderful … art in the river! Great. Love your shot of the reflection of the bridge. Well done!
September 27, 2011 at 15:59
Wow! That’s very interesting and one of its kind to have an artwork in the river. Thanks for visiting.
September 27, 2011 at 16:06
Kunstuttrykkene får sikkert en ekstra effekt når de plasseres ute i naturen.
Liker de fargerike trehusene:)
September 27, 2011 at 16:12
I love the creativity. Thanks for letting us tag along LadyFi.
September 27, 2011 at 16:21
So beautiful. It is always something to shoot at the river. The stones in nr 2 looks a bit scary.
September 27, 2011 at 16:44
I wish we had more outdoor art installations here. This looks like so much fun.
September 27, 2011 at 16:54
You’ve introduced me to a new concept, river art. Looks like a charming place to meander, Fi.
September 27, 2011 at 16:55
Wonderful pictures, beautiful colors and a quit sunny day…
September 27, 2011 at 16:57
I don’t know how to comment the second one.
Funny or scary or both?
September 27, 2011 at 17:03
Grand post!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
September 27, 2011 at 17:34
The houses are wonderful colors — and the pile of “numbskulls” is a surprising capture.
September 27, 2011 at 19:58
beautiful series, I like the one with the beautiful wooden houses
stunning colors and brightness, wonderful photo
September 27, 2011 at 20:22
What a great setting for art installations! No wonder you got distracted by nature itself.
September 27, 2011 at 20:38
great captures!!
very interesting composition in those images as well!!
i especially love the last one.
September 27, 2011 at 20:45
How VERY VERY cool is that!!!!
September 27, 2011 at 21:58
What a fun walk! Thanks for sharing it with us.
September 27, 2011 at 22:22
That looks like such fun. I’ve never seen art in a stream like that – nice shots!
September 28, 2011 at 01:19
What a neat idea to have an art show by the river! I think I’m in love with the natural bridge photo the most though!
September 28, 2011 at 02:13
Very beautiful and interesting, Lady Fi. The colorful houses are very joyful.
I loved the previous pictures of Oscar….what a wonderful boy he is.
September 28, 2011 at 02:13
how incredibly interesting.
and i love the colorful houses!
September 28, 2011 at 06:53
interesting shots you show today. But, can´t help but wonder why they put skulls in the water.
September 28, 2011 at 09:31
I’m with you, I too would have been distracted by the natural world that in your country shows so much beauty, although I did like the simplicity of the sculls. A lovely post.
September 28, 2011 at 11:04
So LOVE the idea of the outdoor art installations – I am particularly taken with ‘Matilda’ because she also features in one of Australia’s best known folk ballads – Waltzing Matilda!! Have a great day!!
September 28, 2011 at 11:07
How interesting and original these photos are! Love the last one, I always dreamt of a house like that.
Have a lovely day
September 28, 2011 at 12:42
I miss living on a river!
September 28, 2011 at 14:06
What an intriguing place to visit, I would love to go there. Thanks also for sharing your thoughts on my “Skywatch – September Full Moon” photos, it was truly a beautiful display by Mother Nature.
September 28, 2011 at 14:44
What an interesting idea… hiding art within natures art. I like it! Wonderful captures of your exploration! =)
September 28, 2011 at 17:40
Wonderful photos. I particularly like the last one – the colours and the dappled light.
September 28, 2011 at 18:21
Looks like it was a gorgeous day to take photos. The colours of the house are so cheerful.
September 28, 2011 at 19:32
Well that is just downright cool. Very clever idea placing the art in the river. I had always wondered what a numskull was and now I know.
September 28, 2011 at 20:18
Your photos never fail to blow me away. That river art is amazing. Love those skulls. And the fact that you could make art out of the underside of a bridge — my God, woman. You are amazing.
September 28, 2011 at 23:35
What charming houses on the water’s edge–I could live there happily. Have a nice week. Mickie
September 29, 2011 at 01:50
That’s an interesting selection of photos Fi. I specially liked the brightly coloured houses – Dave
September 29, 2011 at 10:17
Wonderful photos. I’ve never seen art installations (other than Mother Nature’s) in a river before. What a great idea!
September 29, 2011 at 19:23
Cool shots. I really like the colors of the last one with the houses.
September 29, 2011 at 20:26
I don’t think I like the skulls, I will visit another part of the river please.
September 30, 2011 at 00:19
What a fantastic idea! I’ve never heard of “river art”. It seems almost mystical or spiritual.
September 30, 2011 at 16:18
What amazing photos you have! I love the sculptures. WOW! Thanks for visiting. Camera critters has been fun.
October 2, 2011 at 04:05
Wonderful post and it made me laugh… that pun was perfect! And the numbskulls… well… what can I say!
I can see how you got distracted though… the place is marvelous!
October 2, 2011 at 04:57
I have never been to an art show in a river..but it is a novel idea..that village looks like a wonderful place to visit!
October 4, 2011 at 05:22
I love theses. That first one is an actual river bed.
And I particularly love the secret underside of the bridge. Well caught and well put.
October 6, 2011 at 17:33