Dynamic Duo!

One of my most vibrant memories in New York City was the brilliant and spirited installation of Christo and Jeanne-Claude's Gates in Central Park.  The timing of it was perfect - it was during the months in the city when the palette is ashen grey, icy and most New Yorkers are looking for a reprieve from winter and those first signs of Spring.    And there it was - that glimmer of hope, Saffron - beautiful billowing fabric everywhere.  The Gates stood strong, tall, vibrant - an inspiration to nature.  They heightened your imagination and reminded us all that anything was possible!   The Gates were created as a statement to the original plan that Mr. Vaux and Mr. Olmstead, another brilliant duo, had when developing Central Park to build a stone wall and Gates to keep the park locked at night.  Thankfully, Olmstead thought the design was too complicated - although the name still lives on in many areas of the park.   Jeanne-Claude passed away late last year, but I feel strongly that her spirit is still alive through their creations.  Here is the latest book celebrating all of their work at Vivre.