Saturday, December 8, 2012

GAUDI POP-UPS








“Absolutely amazing” is the only way to describe this giant pop-up celebrating the vision and work of Catalan architect and designer Antoni Gaudi.  His visual influence on Barcelona is immeasurable.  Those who have been fortunate enough to see his work there never forget it, especially the astounding Sagrada Familia.  Bold, distinctive, dramatic, his designs have brought countless visitors to Barcelona and today his buildings are among the most admired in the world.

Born in 1852 to a humble family there was little in Gaudi’s early life to indicate his greatness.  In fact, when he graduated from the Barcelona Architure School the director said, “Who knows if we have given this diploma to a fool or to a genius.  Time will tell.”  Time has definitely told and paper engineer Courtney Watson McCarthy has given life to some of Gaudi’s most famous designs - words cannot do justice to these remarkable creations.

Included are 7 pop-ups and 16 illustrations, all in color.  You’ll find in addition to the unbelievable Sagrada Familia interior and exterior Ironwork from the Park Guell as well as the multi-colored Salamander also from the Park and more.

Almost a good as a trip to Barcelona Gaudi Pop-Ups is a joy to behold as well as paper engineering at its finest.

Highly recommended.

- Gail Cooke

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