POCA (The Pak of Contemporary Art)

I recently took Justin and Dylan to the MOCA thinking that I would enrich their lives with the arts. I actually was just trying to find a place to get them out of the house and still be in an air conditioned environment.

Little did I know that the MOCA is actually NOT a very kid friendly place to go to. Children like to touch...or at least like stare really closely. You get too close to any of the art exhibits and you have a bunch of MOCA security on you telling you to step away and ready to get Rodney King on you. For example, there was this art thing that essentially was reams of paper stacked next to each other with gaps in between them in a space probably 10x12 or something. On top was one sheet on each stack with delicate cuttings. I didn't want to take either of my kids too close because I could see Dylan grabbing the paper because he loves to grab paper and crumple them. Nor did I want Justin too close because these days he is clumsy and trips over his feet or if he feels like exploring he may just kick the stacks for the heck of it.

From the mouth of babes...I do have to say that Justin did ask good questions or make funny comments like, "Why is there a piece of wood stuck to the wall?" or "That art is ugly." Like beauty...I believe Art Is In The Eye Of The Beholder. The good thing is Justin realized that anyone can create art. Whether it's good or not...that's a different question. Justin was inspired from his trip and created this "Childhood Sculpture". Here is Nancy interviewing Justin after he had just completed his sculpture. The picture does not do justice. It's actually a complex piece and he placed every individual piece specifically. There are childhood books, videos, DVD's, diapers, changing pad, butt wipes, baby blankets, toys, my watch and belt, and some other things.
Justin is pretty proud of his work as he explains what he was thinking while building his sculpture.
I call this photograph..."Proud Mother...Content Son"