Blumwurks Pins and Buttons

A black and white photograph of a detail in a downtown industrial area of the city. Minneapolis, Minnesota USA ascent | Matthew Blum

We walk these streets. Each step, each breath, each thought, each dream aides in reaching our destination. But what lies beneath these things? Saint Paul, Minnesota USA what lies beneath these streets of gold | Matthew Blum

from the dust a star is born in each of us. Maple Plain, Minnesota USA from the dust | Matthew Blum

Madison, South Dakota USA gift of autumn | Matthew Blum

Nicely dressed, bouquet in hand, conversation rehearsed. Her gaze from face to bouquet to black. Table for one. Saint Paul, Minnesota USA the date that never began | Matthew Blum

Falling fence post on a farm. Madison, South Dakota USA between the cracks | Matthew Blum

Unique cloud.... unique me. Saint Paul, Minnesota USA one | Matthew Blum

Sunset on the pier Saint Petersburg, Florida USA and yet another day closes | Matthew Blum

Despite my tireless efforts, I just couldn't get a smile. Madison, South Dakota USA tough crowd | Matthew Blum

Taking me back to my days of Calculus and Static Physics. Saint Paul, Minnesota USA complex convexity | Matthew Blum

Dreams are realized by building a life centered in balance and harmony. Madison, South Dakota USA feather and stones | Matthew Blum

I see you. The beauty, the detail, the calm. Yet, the unknown component, A circling, swelling blur of conflict. Deep within the pod you inhabit. It grows and dominates, Strengthens and overcomes the stillness, Upon each failed attempt for release. It invites fuel, Traps energy, From its enticing, stormy eye. I await the inevitable expulsion. Saint Paul, Minnesota USA the tempestuous calm | Matthew Blum

...true release can only come from within. Maplewood, Minnesota USA seeking absolution | Matthew Blum

Once told, it grows and entangles far more than imagined. Minneapolis, Minnesota USA lie | Matthew Blum

Jumping spider on a sill. Saint Paul, Minnesota USA damn your eyes | Matthew Blum

Care and Encouragement are essential to the positive growth of humanity! Saint Paul, Minnesota USA nurture | Matthew Blum

The whole of everything begins at the core. Saint Paul, Minnesota USA summa | Matthew Blum

Madison, South Dakota USA barriers | Matthew Blum

5 minutes from now i love you Whether as slow as a tortoise or fast as a hare 5 minutes from now i love you Though, at times, I cannot see you 5 minutes from now i love you Whether wind or rain or snow or fog 5 minutes from now i love you Though we may grow weak and stumble 5 minutes from now i love you And as the persistence of time, My ghost will travel on. The road is forever. Madison, South Dakota USA forever road | Matthew Blum

Saint Paul, Minnesota USA escaping the darkness | Matthew Blum

A pine cone amid a beautiful blurred backdrop of pine needles. Minneapolis, Minnesota USA the needlework curtain | Matthew Blum

Still life of an antique pocket watch and a bone. Contemplations of a life half past and what lies ahead. Saint Paul, Minnesota USA half past life | Matthew Blum

Saint Louis, Missouri USA the matrix | Matthew Blum

Saint Louis, Missouri USA the early pioneers | Matthew Blum

Always believe in yourself! Saint Paul, Minnesota USA believe | Matthew Blum

The Duluth South Breakwater Outer Light was first lit in 1874. Duluth, Minnesota USA 1874 | Matthew Blum

All the things you shared from the center of your being, have permanently and forevermore become a part of mine. Saint Paul, Minnesota USA all those little pieces | Matthew Blum

Walking the streets of the beautiful downtown. Chicago, Illinois USA goodbye my love | Matthew Blum

i hope you find yours. Saint Paul, Minnesota USA my own private universe | Matthew Blum

...by doing so, you might find someone or something reaching back. Saint Paul, Minnesota USA reaching out | Matthew Blum

nature is fascinating. tune in. Saint Paul, Minnesota USA 432 Hz | Matthew Blum

The John A. Blatnik bridge spans the Saint Louis Bay from Duluth, Minnesota to Superior, Wisconsin. Duluth, Minnesota USA the blatnik | Matthew Blum

between the storms....a delicate calm. Saint Paul, Minnesota USA the spirited interlude | Matthew Blum

it is not something we can play, score or conduct... yet, we all hear it when we love someone. Saint Paul, Minnesota USA perfect song | Matthew Blum (poster | blue)

deer skull detail... Saint Paul, Minnesota USA abyss | Matthew Blum

acrylic on canvas 24" x 48"