Post 4 "Fragment X-O"

The sculpture's name is Fragment X-O. It was created by Juan Hamilton and it is located in the sculpture garden behind the Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery located on UNL's campus. This oval or whatever you want to call it, is one of the most simple pieces of art I have ever seen. It is so simple, yet you know there is a story behind this wonderful piece of art. From far away you can't tell that the sculpture is tipped on it's side. It almost looks like an Easter egg on it's side being rolled around.

My mind is wandering in so many directions as I stare at this piece of artwork. I'm thinking that this is an endless shape. There is no start or end. There has to be a start to it because we all start someplace. We did something or accomplished something great to get to where we are at now. Our lives are an endless circle. There is always something new happening. We are constantly meeting new people and trying new things. There is so much that we try to do. We always feel as if we will run out of time. Our society today is constantly on the go. We never take time to sit down and relax, to go for a walk on a beautiful day or just enjoy the peacefulness of a light rain.

I think everyone should make quiet time during the day for themselves. People need to calm down, sit back and enjoy the ride. People need to simplify their lives. Our lives need to be simple like this structure. Being simple may be hard to do because there is so much that we must give up in order to create a stress-free lifestyle.