The yellow ball is pleasing because it looks like a moon or sun and is easy to see from a distance.
The next exciting episode. Slowly I make my way in a moderately straight line toward the ridge where the sun disappeared on the day of the summer solstice. A number of new markers have been added to the project.
The slightly squashed pink ball is not as easy to see as the yellow ball, but has useful qualities anyway.
Not long after Christmas the yellow and pink plastic balls were found in the streets nearby. They have been added to the project for their useful and decorative qualities. Probably part of someone's Christmas present.
The orange and blue rubber ball has been removed from another outdoor art project. It didn't particularly suit that one, but is ideal for the Solstice project. It is also noted that Callitris (black cypress) trees, although very prone to being exactly in line with my intended route, are also very good for placing objects in.
The addition of these colourful markers has added a pleasing element of additional colour contrast to the Solstice project. I have decided to leave the markers in place (subject to wind, rain, interference etc.).
Another new marker: a large kangaroo vertebrae. It balances well, is attractive, but not very easy to see. The dotted line marks a line of sight to the previous marker.
A stick that stands up by itself. Painted yellow. Quite useful.
As I hoped, the act of making the project has generated ideas about how it may continue. At first I planned to move the first three markers to new locations as I surveyed the route. The addition of the balls, stick and vertebrae enables me to mark the entirety of the route so far; I will continue to add new navigational objects as I go. Also, the resemblance of the balls to heavenly bodies is intriguing, because of course the sun itself is a real one.
More soon.
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