It’s hard to believe that 1 year ago I was packing up my studio in Venice Beach … Wow, time has flown! One of the hardest thing I miss here in Brussels are the beach and the ocean; I’ve only seen the sea twice since my stay here and that is way not enough for the ocean lover I am! But we were treated by a most wonderful summery, sunny, and warm spring – one of the best in years – so that made up. I got reinvigorated!
Add on the lively cultural scene here, with plenty of interesting (some even free) events, outstanding galleries with international allure showing quality contemporary art, its art openings, even met new contacts there … all cool things to nurture my creative soul. Last Wednesday I mingled among oriental and tribal art collectors attending the “Boa Fair” at the classy, high end Place du Sablon, sipping expensive champagne over good conversation!
In the local town paper Metro a semi-touristy article on Los Angeles, entitled “The Splendid Ugliness of the City of Angels” caught my eye. Even though not going very in-depth (which was also not its purpose), it touched quite accurate on some of the city’s double-sided aspects … it resonated very much … even elicited a smile on my face!
