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Temporary natural arrangements have captivated people across the world. Learn how a professional artist creates these outdoor installations, and get inspired to create your own with a detailed look at the outdoor world of artist James Brunt. Brunt makes art that works with the environment while not changing it or having a permanent impact on the world in which he creates. Whether on a beach or in the woods, playing and creating can lead to a sense of calm and connection to nature. With a collection of new and previously unseen works, Brunt combines imagery and words to share how harnessing the power of nature helps us stay connected and grounded in an increasingly fast-paced world. His "Invitations to Play" ask you to take some time out, go outside, immerse yourself in natural surroundings, and explore your own creative interactions, using natural materials like stones, leaves, wood, and more in the environment in which they're found.

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An admiration for the outdoors and the beauty of his homeland led British artist James Brunt to his signature style of meticulously arranged mandalas and other land art forms. The delicate placement of each stone, twig, or leaf is an immaculate balance of levity and gravity, a precious installment created with found objects and natural materials. Imagine the delight of stumbling upon one while on a hike or during a day at the beach! Replicating the geometric with the natural, his creations remind us of the temporal reality of our time on Earth. As the year passes, ponder the peaceful macrocosms of each of these 12 ephemeral art pieces washing away in the tide or blowing apart with the wind.

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