Innovators see things others are blind to. They possess a hidden sense that enables them to consider alternatives that may not even yet exist. A special talent that they use to explore, discover, fathom and apply.
Innovators have operated in every sphere of human activity on planet earth since that first footprint stepped forth. Forever shaping man’s progress. Sometimes ridiculed, sometimes applauded, sometimes for better, sometimes for worse. Mostly though, just taken for granted.
During the centuries, the arts, painting in particular, have seen massive innovations in style, medium and technique. Opening up new vistas of appreciation and understanding to the masses and those more discerning. Their talents capable of bringing emotion to the surface with every nuanced brushstroke.
Home to a waterways network of over five hundred rivers and canals, it’s difficult to find a city, town, or village in France that doesn’t have a water course running through it, alongside it, or around it. Cahors no exception.
Our now customary riverside walk into town – heads us towards the Henri Martin museum. Another unheard of [to us] artist of some merit we discover.
Our walk around Cahors’ ancient streets reveals a picturesque secret . . .
Our puzzled exit from town (should we turn left at the river, or right?), brings us face to face with this masterful clock-work innovation.
Love the clock!
So did we Rog. Some minds are incredible at conceiving different ways of doing the same things