Looking around my room at university I wouldn't say they were many worthy objects that I would call visually aesthetic apart from my MacBook but that's too much of an obvious everyday commodity. So I thought I'd choose something that's totally different to that in a technological sense. For example I have a white candle that when lite drips coloured wax, as the flame flickers in the dark I would say it was the most visually aesthetic and therapeutic object to watch. Not only does this object nuture the flame but it creates a visual warmth that is purely natural
However I also want to talk about something more personal to myself that I feel defines the words visually aesthetic and these are the printed photographic images that cover my notice board. They each tell their very own story and have qualities far beyond aesthetic value. They record a moment in time that was worthwhile and looking back at these visual records gives me the best feeling. In the end good feelings have everything to do with aesthetic value.
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very interesting..... i found the description of the candle interesting but i do agree with you about the photos, i thought that was a great thing to write about and i totally agree with all the comments that have been made in this post.
i like your candle! and it is true what you say about the flame, in that they do provide some sort of calming quality. for me, i think the different colours that the candle drips make it look not too dissimilar to a stick of rock?! main stream candles nowadays all tend to be them large thick ones, normally just of one colour, so your thin one, with a variety of colours gives it some uniqueness! also, as with all candles, when they are lit the wax then runs down, but this adds to the visuals, as the dried drips give it more texture and in my opinion, that aged maybe even archaic, traditional candle look.
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