Upstate New York has a few destinations that are definitely worth a visit. I had the pleasure of visiting Beacon a few days ago and was pleasantly surprised with this small New York towns big city style. In just a few years Beacon has become a popular art seekers locale. One of the main attractions is the DIA Art Foundation located in the old Nabisco box printing factory.
On my travels I visited an extraordinary exhibit by the Starn Brothers, identical twins that work as a team to create some of the most outrageous art around town.
Big Bambu
Imagine a room full of Bamboo! “Big Bambu” is an ongoing project that has been in the works for a year, ever changing and evolving into new scape’s weekly. A team of mountain climbers hang from ropes and work with the bamboo daily to form this exciting living piece.
I climbed into this structure to get a birds-eye view from above. From a textural standpoint this exhibition is simply amazing.
If you live in the area and want to take a great road trip, Beacon is a must. Nearby is the outdoor sculpture garden Storm King that is also worth a visit.
Maya Lin’s Waves at Storm King
