Yesterday I checked out the Olafur Eliasson exhibit at SFMOMA, and wow. That exhibit is my favorite that I've seen there as yet. The breadth and variety of his work (he's only 40!) is pretty astounding. I don't want to ruin the installation for people who haven't gone yet, but the minute I stepped out of the elevator onto the 5th floor entering the exhibit, I was blown away. There were so many moments during this exhibit that I felt like an eight-year-old again, just filled with childish delight. Another reason I really loved this exhibit was the scientific, mathematical nature of many parts of the installation. Cause and effect, the study of light and angles -- geometrical concepts lead to visually stunning results. The kaleidoscopic portions of the exhibit are glee-inducing! The 2nd floor BMW project applies interesting methods involving ice carving.
It was a weekend of firsts for me: first mass ever attended at the beautiful St. Ignatius for my charming coworker Phil was was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer... first bicycle ride over the Golden Gate, first ride through Golden Gate Park. I was kind of insane and rode to Upper Haight through Twin Peaks. Needless to say by the time I got to Sausalito I was swearing off exercise for the rest of the weekend.
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