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Our latest public art installation

Many of you are familiar with the Public Art installations by Christo and Jeanne Claude.
We were inspired by their dramatic `The Gates' project in Manhattan and have started
to install an homage to their vision....You can see the first phase below.

http://www.christojeanneclaude.net/tg.html

Comments

Anonymous said…
What fun to see your saffron homage to the Gates (btw, we went to Manhattan to check them out in Feb)...they don't hold a candle to your installation. I'm thrilled to be included in your project. Wow! I'm so impressed. And have had such a hoot reading everything up til now tonight. No one beats your sense of humor, Mike. And no one beats my sweetheart, Jeff. I just can't wait to see you all again in Sacramentio. Your photos make me oh-so nostalgic! xoxo, Nance
8:59 PM
Timbo said…
Hey there Jeff and Mike,

I can't imagine the patience you've both shown the various entities that have become so near and dear to you in your quest to pursue your dreams-mainly public officials, planning departments, and other messengers of Satan himself.

I commend you.

And, I wish you the best of luck as your project continues to unfold. I hope that when the grand unveiling occurs, you drive that final nail, and spend your first night in the tajmahjeffnmike all will be perfect and you'll both sit back and say, that was like so worth it.

And please guys, wait at least ten minutes before you begin your next project. Trust me that whole bit about looking busy because Jesus was coming back soon was just a joke. Besides, you can never look as busy as us Lutherans.

With much love,

Timbo
9:27 PM
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