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Oct 19, 2020

Connections in the Cascade Corridor

What will the covid pandemic mean for urbanism in general and for the evolution of the Cascadia region in particular. A webinar https://c...

Take Something Elegant and Cheap and Make It a Little Less So; A Lesson in Craft

Eric Carlson

Sep 22, 2020

Take Something Elegant and Cheap and Make It a Little Less So; A Lesson in Craft

There's an old joke in architecture that asks "How can you make a million bucks in the profession ?" The answer goes "Start with 10 milli...

Eric Carlson

Aug 11, 2020

Endless Covid Summer

I've been thinking about Bunuel, Bill Murray (Groundhog's Day) and recursion, iteration and repetition. This iconic poster from the '60's...

Eric Carlson

Nov 15, 2019

Aspirations for the Salish Sea

I have just completed this large oil painting entitled "Triumphal Return of Salmon to the Salish Sea." Sadly, I think represents hope muc...

Environment Driving Art and the Converse?

Eric Carlson

Oct 11, 2019

Environment Driving Art and the Converse?

I was flying over Greenland this summer and was shocked by the amount of land uncovered by ice, shown in the picture below. Now, a few we...

Eric Carlson

Sep 22, 2019

Art and Climate Change

I applaud artists applying their talents to combat climate change. I'm a bit skeptical, yet hopeful of art's ability to move the climate ...

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