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Paradigm
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piece depicts a contrast between an organic world and a futuristic
"techno-world". A Gaia figure dominates the organic side,
which also depicts some examples of significant Paradigm Shifts
through history. We included the first wheel, stone tool and written
word. All carving on this side emphasized roundness and curves. On
the other side we incorporated circuit board symbols, an
"electronic" mask and primarily straight lines. The
"wired" high rise mixed circuit symbols with windows and had
an exaggerated perspective to give the illusion of being taller than
18.5 ft. It
was a very close call between the top three pieces at the event this
year. The team from Tennessee did a finely detailed dragon, encircling a
pierced lattice sphere, and won the Artists and People’s Choice awards
in addition to their 2nd Place. Team Ontario, always
innovative, created a "Winter Oasis" and gambled that the
swaying palm leaves they created early in the week would still be
standing by Saturday afternoon. Their two camels looked quite at home
and were proud winners of the 3rd prize. |
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