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Series: Five-Frame Communications Concept

Steps to communicate in community.

Status: Finished.

Series: 14 Relationships

A celebration of the world around us.

Status: In Progress.

Series: Park(ing) Day Tips

Turn a parking lot into a vibrant public place.

Status: Finished
A graphic with a maroon header featuring a golden decorative logo. The title reads 'Park(ing) Day Tip #1' in green and gold text. The main message says, 'Select a location that suits your activity, or choose an activity that suits your location!' Below, green text explains the significance of choosing a location based on characteristics like colorful walls, greenery, benches, and pedestrian traffic, accompanied by a blurred background image of a street setting.
In the image, a vibrant tree stands at the center, its leaves gleaming in hues of green, stretching upward against a glowing yellow background. The roots, swirling in a mix of reds and purples, twist and coil into the earth as if grounding the tree in rich, fertile soil. The background is awash with warm, swirling yellow orbs, creating a dreamlike glow reminiscent of sunlight or an abstract representation of energy. A soft blue shade surrounds the tree, giving it a serene, sky-like atmosphere. This whimsical artwork radiates life and growth, the delicate balance of roots and leaves symbolizing a connection between earth and sky, stability and expansion.
The image features an artwork resting on an easel, placed outdoors on a quiet, sunlit street surrounded by greenery. The artwork itself is an abstract, imaginative piece, featuring a central, flowing form that resembles a mystical creature or wave of energy. Its body is a mix of vibrant greens and yellows, with intricate, scale-like textures transitioning into soft, feathered wings or fins in shades of pink, blue, and purple. Surrounding this figure are two cloud-like, swirling shapes in a rich blue, giving the impression of wind or water in motion. Below the artwork, a small set of colorful pastel crayons rests at the base of the easel, indicating that the piece is still in progress.
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The image depicts a pastel artwork set up on an easel along a city street. The drawing portrays a serene, outdoor space, possibly a small urban park or garden. At the center of the scene is a simple wooden bench, resting on a reddish path. The bench is unoccupied, yet its placement evokes a sense of quiet invitation, as though it’s waiting for someone to sit and enjoy the surroundings. Beneath the bench, the words **“LIFE WILL OUT”** are written in soft, hand-drawn lettering, suggesting themes of resilience and the persistence of life. In the background, vibrant greenery thrives. A tall tree with bare branches stands beside a stone wall, while lush ferns and potted flowers add touches of life and color to the scene. Yellow blooms in a pot brighten the lower corner of the image, contrasting against the muted tones of the street beyond. A car parked in the background reminds viewers that this is an urban setting, yet nature seems to be flourishing regardless.
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A child’s colorful drawing on display on an easel outdoors, featuring two dinosaurs in a vibrant green and blue jungle setting. The drawing is done with bright crayons, with green and red spiked dinosaurs among plants, trees, and grass, and smaller, differently colored dinosaurs below. The crayons used for the artwork are placed at the bottom of the page.
A graphic with a maroon header featuring a golden decorative logo. The title reads 'Park(ing) Day Tip #5' in green and gold text. The main message says, 'Greet away!' Below, green text emphasizes the importance of a simple hello to make people feel welcome and encourage engagement. The background shows a city sidewalk with pedestrians near a building.
A pastel drawing of a peaceful countryside scene displayed on an easel outdoors, showing a rustic house with a winding path, surrounded by rolling hills, trees, and a warm sun in a soft sky. Crayons and pastels rest on the easel below the drawing.
A graphic with a maroon header and a golden decorative logo. The title reads 'Park(ing) Day Tip #6' in green and gold text. The main message says, 'Provide a complimentary snack or gift.' Below, green text explains how small treats can create a welcoming vibe and bring smiles to participants. The blurred background features an urban street scene with a table, balloons, and artistic elements.
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Embracce seeks to cultivate sustainable relationships.

We celebrate relationships.
We design to create and emphasize the relationships around us.
We learn healthy relationship patterns.

Stay tuned for more to come.

Check out our Parking Day Activation and Tips for next year!

Check out our exploration of local communities

Check out our exploration of time and its relationship with us.

Or our relationship with darkness.

.. Or our relationship with waste.