So, I guess I should write something on this thing, huh? I’ve been wanting to write for a while on the relationship between architecture and inspiration. You see, I started a new job several months ago (never mind where…. stalkers 
) anyways, I found myself mystified and stupefied by their huge-normous atriums and their onion-like layers of double glass doors. So much so that I found it stimulating new ideas for me and my writing… and my dog’s writing. He ghost writes for me sometimes but his first drafts are a bit… ruff!
Seriously now, seriously. Why is it that the shaping of space by natural or manmade structures can give us such a sense of wonder and inspiration. Not to get too nerdy but, hey, if you’re on this blog, reading this, you’ve probably already braced yourself for this type of stuff by now. I think the answer lies somewhere in the Theory of Relativity. Where in the Theory of Relativity? What do I look like a physicist or something? … … Hmm… …. processing…. You see, the Theory of Relativity tells us that time and space and matter are intimately interlinked. Space actually shudders and ripples and changes in the presence of massive objects like vaulted ceilings and innumerable double glass doors and shiny slate floors. That connection between the massive architectural elements and space doesn’t stop there – massive architectural elements change the space that they surround and that change to space changes you! maybe only in an infinitesimal way that only an insane mathematician would ever try to calculate, but, hey, it happens.
So, you want to be inspired? go experience some new spaces! Be changed by your surroundings! And not just natural surroundings, either. Go find some crazy, urban modern manifestations of space and time! Hmm… I think I’m going to go check out some modern art museums over the holidays.
PS: This coming Sunday will mark the end of my first contest on Wattpad. Over the past month, I had about a hundred people enter my Audiobook Contest to win a free iTunes copy of my audiobook of bizarro short stories, Not from Concentrate. So, tomorrow, the winner will be announced!
This is awesome.
Why thank you for that compliment!
Architects Pier Paolo Alberghini and Ibrahim Karim have written a book on the science of biogeometry. You can find more info on coast to coast radio show. or http://www.biogeometry.com/ go to their website, it is really cool and up to date. Your not far off on your post, but they can give it some juice. Enjoyed your site, thanks Ill be back, who said that?
Never thought about this before. An inspiring idea and it doesn’t
cost any money to do. I plan on keeping my eyes open to
experience a bit of it.
Thanks for reading, Mason!
Marc, thanks for stponipg in for a visit. I love the short form, too, so it’s nice to fine someone else who also enjoys it. My short story reading tends to lean more genre, but I read the occasional literary pub (e.g., Zoetrope) or collection. If I get the chance, I’ll check out your recommendations—I’d like to expand my horizons a little—both Steve Almond’s and Robin Black’s collections sound very good.