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Book launch: How to make a good decision
Michael Blackstock launched a new ebook "How to make a good decision: a five step guide to making everyday decisions." Go to www.howtomakeagooddecision.com Continue reading
Posted Jun 12, 2015 at Blue Ecology
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Michael has an art show in Kamloops, BC @Ya Bubble...
Michael has an art show in Kamloops, BC @Ya Bubble Tea and Coffee https://www.facebook.com/pages/YA-Bubble-Tea-Coffee/1415250605423173 Continue reading
Posted Jul 17, 2014 at Blue Ecology
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Michael D. Blackstock, Artist in Residence, Echo Valley Ranch and Spa
I have had the great pleasesure of being the artist in residence at Echo Valley Ranch and Spa for two years now. The body of work that I have created there has grown into a walk-about show, through the forest, buildings and ranch grounds. You will find my art in the trees, on trees, in the spa, lodge and in "room 12." Guests can now use a pamphlet to self guide their art tour. My art is created to be viewed in a certain viewing context. Echo Valley Ranch and Spa is a magical place to create and view art. Continue reading
Posted Jan 9, 2014 at Blue Ecology
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Face in the Forest @Toba Inlet, BC. Great article...
Face in the Forest @Toba Inlet, BC. Great article about a special tree carving done by the Klahoose First Nation. http://klahoose.org/klahoose-cultural-modified-tree-ceremony/ Continue reading
Posted Dec 3, 2013 at Blue Ecology
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"Winking Man" mask finished!
Posted Sep 9, 2013 at Blue Ecology
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New Mask in the Works
Posted Aug 17, 2013 at Blue Ecology
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Vancouver Sun features EVR and My Art
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Posted Aug 8, 2013 at Blue Ecology
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"Spirit Horse" tree carving is complete!
Posted Jul 28, 2013 at Blue Ecology
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Update on new Echo Valley Ranch Tree Carvings: Grandmother and Spirit Horse
Posted Jul 18, 2013 at Blue Ecology
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New Tree Carvings @Echo Valley Ranch
Posted Jul 10, 2013 at Blue Ecology
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Attitude: It costs you nothing to change your...
Attitude: It costs you nothing to change your attitude! Too often I hear a corporate or government spokesperson tell the public that it is too expensive to update old equipment with more modern environmentally-friendly equipment; or change their development plans to take into account and accomodate critical water habitat. But to me, it costs nothing to change your attitude towards water. Once the attitude-switch is made, the fresh ideas will flow. Continue reading
Posted Mar 28, 2013 at Blue Ecology
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Water Being Mask: Echo Valley Ranch
Posted Mar 13, 2013 at Blue Ecology
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Echo Valley Fountain: Finished
Posted Feb 25, 2013 at Blue Ecology
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Blue Ecology Vision, Published by UBC Press
The Blue Ecology vision for water has been published by the University of British Columbia Press in a chapter of the newly released book "Aboriginal Peoples and the Forest Lands of Canada". Michael D. Blackstock has summarized his past 16 years of independent research and added some important new content. This chapter lays out the reason why he beielves Western Science needs to re-write the definition of an ecosystem to recognize water's central role in nurturing life on our planet. He lays out his vision and operating principles for natural resource management. The chapter includes photo's of the indigenous Elder's... Continue reading
Posted Feb 15, 2013 at Blue Ecology
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Echo Valley Ranch: Fountain in progress
As artist in residence for Echo Valley Ranch, I am sculpting a fountain out of Brazilian soapstone. The design of this fountain is based on the theory of Theodor Schwenk, author of Sensitive Chaos. He developed the flowform concept which mimics water's natural meandering flow from the mountain to the sea. This fountain is about 60% complete. It has two types of soapstone (blue and brown) and will have patina copper facia on the waterfall tower. I am carving it in my carport in minus 10 celcius usually. The project will be complete in time for the opening of the... Continue reading
Posted Jan 28, 2013 at Blue Ecology
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#Blueecology
Yup, I am on Twitter now! @Blueecology hashtag #blueecology is tweetable now :) Continue reading
Posted Jan 25, 2013 at Blue Ecology
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Copper Drop Spring: Winter
Posted Jan 4, 2013 at Blue Ecology
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Rain Room
Similar to Berndnaut Smilde's "Indoor Cloud", people are very curious about the "Rain Room" installation. In Ernest Callenbach's 1975 book "Ecotopia" he envisioned a new San Fransico, with streams and falls running down main boulevards. People like to gather at the waters. Our urban architectect and urban planners need to bring back water into our communities. Blue Ecology is about instilling respect for water, and architects and community planners can play a pivotal role in this vision. I imagine clear glass pipes spiralling through our homes, on the face of (i.e. not hidden behind) our kitchen and living room walls.... Continue reading
Posted Dec 24, 2012 at Blue Ecology
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Indoor Clouds
Berndnaut Smilde's indoor cloud installation is a great example of an artist providing a poignant perspective on water. It brings nature indoors. The juxaposition of the cloud and an architectural (human) interior is wonderful. It symbolizes what Blue Ecology is about: interweaving different perspectives on water, like art and science. My tree carving work is the opposite, but same, to Berndnaut's. I create a human face on a living tree, which grabs the viewer's attention because of the "shifted" viewing context. I believe that architects and artists can help people appreciate and respect water by integrating water features into architecture.... Continue reading
Posted Nov 4, 2012 at Blue Ecology
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Michael Blackstock: Artist in Residence at Echo Valley Ranch
Check out the new blog at EVR introducing their new artist in residence! The new project, on the go, is a soapstone flowform fountain. The design is inspired by Theodor Schwenk, author of Sensitive Chaos. Michael is working on the prototype now and will carve the fountain out at EVR next spring and summer. The fountain will evoke the senses, and it will be a place for one person to sit and be alone and meditate with the sound of water. Continue reading
Posted Sep 19, 2012 at Blue Ecology
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Guardians of the Guardian
Posted Aug 24, 2012 at Blue Ecology
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"Ancient Spring" at Echo Valley Ranch
Posted Aug 24, 2012 at Blue Ecology
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"Laughing Spring" Tree Carving
Posted Aug 17, 2012 at Blue Ecology
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"Copper Drop Spring" Carving 45 days later.
Posted Aug 17, 2012 at Blue Ecology
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Tree Carving at Echo Valley Ranch
Posted Jul 20, 2012 at Blue Ecology
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