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San Juan, PR in 16 Circles

Published about 1 month ago • 1 min read

Circle Seeker's San Juan

Sitting on our balcony in Ocean Park last week in San Juan, I noticed I was surrounded by circles.

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Look at the San Juan I saw last week through circles found around town. The circle theme that started one morning continued through different parts of San Juan and gave an interesting focus that somehow captured the diversity and flavor of this amazing city.

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  • What impressions do these images give you about San Juan?
  • As a visitor, part of the way you access a place is through visual perceptions. Describe a time that you were somewhere new and took in information visually.
  • How did what you saw impact your overall impression of a place?
  • Many of these circles gave me visceral reactions. How might having a physical reaction impact memories and experience?

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Ready for an artistic adventure? 🌟 This week's Wonder Challenge: The Circle Safari! Ever noticed how circles are everywhere in our world? From the morning sun to your coffee cup, from bicycle wheels to blooming flowers – circles shape our daily experiences in surprising ways.

  • Your Mission: 📸 Throughout your day, spot and document circular shapes in unexpected places 🎨
  • Notice how these circles interact with their environment ✨ Pay attention to how circles guide your eye through spaces
    • What's the smallest circle you can find in your immediate surroundings?
    • Where do you see circles in nature versus human-made circles?
    • How do circles make you feel compared to other shapes?
    • Can you find circles that serve a specific purpose?
    • Create a photo collection of your circular discoveries! Share your findings on Instagram using #WonderWanderCircles and tag us @wonderwander_art.
    • Remember: Art isn't just in museums – it's in the shapes and patterns of our everyday lives. This challenge helps train your eye to see the extraordinary in the ordinary.

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