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Living Bridges

December 1, 2008 · 9 Comments

Ant-bridge
Ants comprise one of
“the most cohesive societies on earth"
because of their incredible
cooperative behavior!

Like this remarkable feat where
a group of ants build "themselves" into
a living bridge
so other ants can pass and cross over!

I found this photo coincidentally of
Ant Bridge by Jacinda Brown upon
searching for images & info of cacti.

It inspired me to create the following piece,
for Cactus Monday…

Cactus_ant-bridge

fused glass with copper shavings • 4" x 4" • 2008 © Lisa Rivas • "The Living Bridge"

A wonderful example of survival of group interests above individual interests.

Cactus_monday

He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass himself;
for every man has the need to be forgiven. Thomas Fuller

   

Filed In: Cactus & Succulents, Fine Art, Glass, Science

Comments

  1. Lisa at Greeenbow says

    December 1, 2008 at 10:19 am

    This is absolutely incredible. How big is it? Happy Cactus Monday.

    Reply
  2. jessica says

    December 1, 2008 at 10:57 am

    WOW!
    This is so cool. And clever!
    Happy Cactus Monday!

    Reply
  3. Marianne says

    December 1, 2008 at 11:00 am

    What a creative idea!
    Just great!
    happy cactus Monday!

    Reply
  4. TeriC says

    December 1, 2008 at 12:35 pm

    WOWZERSSSSSSSSSSSSSS. What an awesome, creative and gorgeous piece of art!!
    Holey Moley!!

    Reply
  5. Lucy Autrey Wilson says

    December 1, 2008 at 3:02 pm

    Absolutely fabulous – both the inspiration and the piece!

    Reply
  6. Julie says

    December 1, 2008 at 6:10 pm

    Oh, I just adore glass art peices! This is very beautiful! Love the inspiration, of course!!! Happy CM!!!

    Reply
  7. yoon see says

    December 1, 2008 at 9:28 pm

    You are so talented Lisa!
    I see, you love green!
    So this green adorable masterpiece just do all the talking for you.
    So soothing colours: green, yellow, black and some transparency.
    Very cool & interesting as to relate to the above photo. Loving it!
    How long you spent for making this piece?
    And what are the equipments that you need Lisa?
    Please make more!
    There is a giveaway challenge at my blog.
    Hope you enjoy participate when you are free.
    Happy Cactus Monday!

    Reply
  8. Margaret Ann says

    December 2, 2008 at 2:33 am

    You have not once ceased to amaze me…brilliant! A very late Happy Cactus Monday Fellow Cacuteer! 🙂

    Reply
  9. Nancy Lefko says

    December 10, 2008 at 6:34 am

    Lisa, your artistic talents appear limitless…I am always in awe !!

    Reply

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