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Play is the essence of life. If you can’t have fun, what’s the point? I’m always pleased to catch a sense of whimsy in someone’s work, whether in art or speech or architecture or – well, you get the point. In this world of predictable patterns, it is delightful to be surprised by the unexpected, a new experience.

In PlayArt, each moment becomes new. Have you clicked on the artists’ links? It looks like a blast. I love the participatory aspect of this genre. Like Claes Oldenburg says on their page of quotes, "I’m in favor of an art that does something other than just sit on its ass in a museum."

Dear Mr. Clahsen,

I can only begin by saying that I have been deeply touched by your email.  When I made the film, I had no idea that it would reach you, and so quickly.  I am a bit overwhelmed at the moment and trying to find the right words to explain how I feel!

I have been quite familiar with your objects. Seven years ago, I tore a page out of a Japanese magazine, which profiled you.  At that moment, I was instantly captivated and immediately had the idea for the film.  However, I was just out of college and a bit poor in the pocket, so I saved the page.  But I never forgot the idea, hoping that one day I would have the resources to do the film. 

Even when I only saw pictures of your objects, I knew that each and every person who would play with them would approach them differently, that every person would do something entirely different with them. How special this is that everyone has a different viewpoint to share.   

I was initially concerned about putting your name in the credits because I never had permission to use angular in the film. But since it came out, I am no longer shy about telling the world that you were the creator of this amazing object that made my film possible.

Again, thank you for your support and kind words.  It means a great deal to me as I finally go back to what I am meant to do with my life, making films like these.

Warmly,
Azalea