The Seattle Floor-Veit Stratmann

We were able to visit the Suyama Space and see The Seattle Floor right before it was removed. I figured you should all be able to see the creative and inspiring work of Veit Stratmann too. I look forward to many visits in the future to see other artist’s installations.

“Each person has a body that is anchored in physical reality. As long as a person is on earth, the laws of gravity are operational and, with very few exceptions, movements are made by walking on the ground. The game rules, therefore, generate the domain of possibilities, while unwritten, are defined by the material structure of the installation.The game rules form the floor upon which the visitor may walk.”

 

***art installation by Veit Stratmann

***all photos taken by KPfeelfotos (Korie Pickett) unless otherwise noted.

December 11, 2015December 11, 2015 by kpfeelfotos Categories: Art, photographyTags: art, installation, kpfeelfotos, seattle, suyamaspace, theseattlefloor, veitstratmann Leave a comment

12/6/15: Today was a good day…

I dropped Levi off at work and set off on an adventure of my own. My first stop was 2nd Ave in Belltown. I had been searching for the “Greetings from Seattle” mural and I was finally able to see it with my own eyes! It was blocked by some fencing, but I was still able to get some dope shots:

Parking is free most places on Sunday, so I just hopped back in the car and set my sights towards the next destination. Next was Martin Luther King Jr. He’s on the corner of Cherry and MLK Street. You’ll find him, to what seemed to me, in deep thought. The thought he is thinking is posted up next to him for all to read:

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that.”

I was moved by the words and tribute to the man that spoke them into existence. It was starting to rain, but I couldn’t let myself walk away. I closed my eyes for a few moments and let my other senses take over. I heard cars passing and puddles splashing. The delicious smell of waffles was in the air. Laughter and conversation poured from Fat’s Chicken and Waffles. I reveled in the moment. I decided to walk around before heading to my next destination. I am glad that I did. I found another beautiful wall mural. I know it wasn’t, but I felt like it was painted just for me. 

Though there were no words to go along with this king of the animal kingdom; strength, wisdom and kindness exuded from the piece. My two favorite colors, blue and orange, were blended and splattered down the brick. I said, “wow.” I had no one to say it to, but I needed the word to escape my lips. I left that neighborhood satisfied and thinking that those moments would be the best part of my day.

Disclaimer: I was wrong.

I made my way to the Seattle Center. I arrived there just a bit before 11am. There were few people walking around which I chalk up to Seattleites taking their Seahawk games very seriously. I was able to explore freely which always makes for the best pictures in my opinion!

I decided to hang around awhile longer and just take in all of the sights and sounds around me. There was a mariachi band of sorts playing and selling random novelties and home made goods. Across the way from where I was sitting there was a family. A husband, a wife and two little blonde haired girls. The parents looked so discouraged. They tugged at my heart strings before I even knew their story. I ended up having a conversation with the father. They were going through a rough time and brought their daughters there to have some play time on weekends. As we spoke, I let my mind race back to the two kings that I had visited earlier in the day.. “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that.”

I gave him what cash I could, cried tears with him and wished them all a Merry Christmas. Those moments of conversation and emotion were the best part of my day.

Why are these moments not an every day occurrences for every human? Maybe they are. Maybe we choose not to notice? We don’t take enough time to engage in the world around us. As I mentioned in my previous post, The Art of Letting Go, I am on a journey. I am trying to be intentional each day about finding things that keep me grateful. It is not an easy task. On the days when it is most difficult I usually realize that it is because I am not allowing myself to see past myself.  Today I chose to experience life from a different perspectice and love people while doing so. It was a really terrific day. Positivity surrounded me today and I will use this day as a reminder on days when negativity creeps in. Love one another and as always…

Stay grateful,

-KP

 

***all photos taken by KPfeelfotos (Korie Pickett) unless otherwise noted. 

 

December 7, 2015December 7, 2015 by kpfeelfotos Categories: Uncategorized Leave a comment

It’s a great day at Mr. Rooter Plumbing…

My “9-5” job is sometimes extremely time consuming. I go through times where I feel like I am working nonstop. I really enjoy the work that I do and I know that many people are unable to say those words. I spend my days (and even some nights) working for Mr. Rooter Plumbing. I know right? A plumbing company?

I worked in childcare for a few years and was pretty miserable, so I began looking for other job opportunities. I began sending out application after application. One day I received a text from, Taylor, a now great friend of mine. The text simply said, “Do you really want to work for me?” I was completely confused. I had sent out almost 100 applications at this point, so I really didn’t know to which job she was referring! After we exchanged some texts my interview with Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Central Indiana was set up quickly. Taylor and I knew one another already because I had worked with her sister and she had also been the photographer for our wedding.

( TaylorLens Photography go like her Facebook page because she is great!)

I was welcomed into the Mr. Rooter Plumbing family with open arms and began working for them almost immediately after my interview. I was extremely excited because I was finally away from childcare and I felt like I was finally able to use so many of my natural skills. Indy Rooter quickly became my home away from home. My coworkers are still like a second family and I miss them to pieces. This business is such a team effort and the relationships that are made while working here are long lasting. I never knew that a job, that I felt came across by chance, would end up opening up so many doors.

I currently work for Mr. Rooter Plumbing & Heating of Seattle. What do I do? Well, a little bit of everything, but my primary focus is to take care of our commercial accounts. I develop and maintain relationships with these accounts and set our technicians up for success.  I know way more than I ever anticipated about sewer lines, water heaters, hydroscrub technology, etc. I wont even go into detail about those topics because those are rabbit trails that I am sure no one is really interested in reading. Buuuut, if you really feel like knowing more then please feel free to check out our website: Mr. Rooter Plumbing & Heating Seattle (another shameless plug, I know).

Do I want photography to be my full time job? Of course, but I am forever grateful to work for a company that encourages growth and makes a difference in the world around us daily until I am able to pursue my dream completely. So many opportunities have been presented to me because of this job. So many people take the job that these guys and gals do for granted. Plumbing is one thing that keeps us from being a third world country. No one likes to have to call a plumber, but everyone should be glad that they have a plumber to call. So, we say that “it’s a great day at Mr. Rooter Plumbing” because it really is. This “9-5” is one element of my life that keeps me grateful.

 

Reader, THANK YOU. I have been too busy to write (terrible excuse) and I feel like I have been scheduling creative time-which I HATE-but you chose to read my ramblings and that means more than you will probably ever know. Since this also seemed to be a post for shameless plugs I will also throw in my instagram account: KPfeelfotos lets follow each other through life’s adventures.

As always, #staygrateful

-KP

December 5, 2015December 5, 2015 by kpfeelfotos Categories: UncategorizedTags: creativity, Mr.Rooter, opportunity, plumbing, work Leave a comment