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While not apparent in downtown Toronto, where I currently live, they are easily found in the suburbs, where I grew up. They come in many different shapes, the signifance of each one is beyond me. When I was little, I would always look at these and think they they resembled tall men, holding the wires. Some even have the clear shape of a big, macho man.
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They cross the expanse of an open, rural field, one ofter the other, holding up the wires that transmit power to neighbourhoods everywhere. They seem kind of lonely, standing there in the middle of nowhere.
I've always wanted to climb one. I almost did once... but eventually decided it was a bad idea.
What I see when I look at these are lines. Long line disappearing into the distance. Line is an essential part of art, as well as an essential part of this pattern. A line can be many things. It can represent an edge, an elongated dot, be created by an artist, a definition surrounding an object or be used to create a symbol (Schirrmacher and Fox, 2009, p135). In my example of a pattern, this line is powerful. Literally. Lines are even apparent in the structure holding up the wires. These lines are powerful as well because it is the shape that the lines create that make the structure so strong.
Early scribbles and doodles created by children are mostly line. All art begins with a line. Having a child draw a line and ask them what it is opens a door of infinite possibilities. A line can be anything, as it is a part of everything as well. It would be a true exercise of creative thinking.
Reference
Schirrmacher, R., & Fox, J.E. (2009). Art and creative development for young children (6th Ed.). Belmont,CA: Delmar.
