In some ways, looking back at these photographs makes me miss having the collection to myself and I am amazed at what a wonderful piece of "Folk Art" the room represented. Every collection, every item sat in the open available to be picked up, touched, admired. Even the tiny things in the unlocked cabinets were available to me and to the museum's few visitors: family, friends, neighbors. The museum was all about "playing!"
At the same time, I am so grateful to CCM and over the last ten years, the ability for millions of people to experience the collections.
Oh my!!!! This brings back so, SO, SOOOOO many memories! What an expression of your art, Michael! So unique, so meaningful. And now, so available for all to see and experience. Not quite the same as that sacred space in your beautiful home, but so very close.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jan. Sacred is a good description.
DeleteIt was such a magical space of pure nostalgia.
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