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27-Mar-2021

‘ABCDC,’ Jesse Kirsch

This cherry blossom sculpture is located at the University of District Columbia. I’ve been past it countless times but had never set foot on the UDC campus until I took this picture.

Says the artist: “Inspired by antique wood type from the world of letterpress and the alphabetized streets of Washington, DC, each letterform has a unique shape and history—much like the city, its iconic cherry blossoms, and its people. A hidden message among the jumble of letters aims to bring viewers hope for a better day to come.”

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This is the time of year for Washington’s wildly popular Cherry Blossom Festival, but unfortunately it has once again been canceled due to the pandemic. The public has been asked not to enjoy the blossoms at the Tidal Basin but instead to view “Art in Bloom,” 26 cherry blossom sculptures painted by local artists and placed in locations throughout DC and adjacent neighborhoods.


Best to view in "Original" because other versions resized by Pbase are decidedly
unsharp.

Backyard surprise, posted earlier

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Marwan Habib04-Apr-2021 22:05
Is « Tomorrow » one of the hidden words?
Julie Oldfield04-Apr-2021 00:35
Definitely eye catching. I sat for a while trying to figure out what it says. V
Don Mottershead03-Apr-2021 23:34
Looks like it's trying to say "tomorrow".
danad03-Apr-2021 09:34
A fine composition. V.
Buz Kiefer02-Apr-2021 21:45
Nice photo of an interesting entrance sculpture. V
Mairéad02-Apr-2021 21:05
That one is certainly different! I like it.