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February 5, 2011 By silverpebble 37 Comments

Sweet sweet galaxy

This morning eldest P and I visited a truly magical exhibition, perfect for the Splash of Colour project. Made entirely of glitter, beads, sweets, sherbet and miniscule origami, Sweet sweet galaxy is a three dimensional installation by Tanya Schultz, Nicole Andrijevic and John Kassab that fairies would be quite at home in.

This was eldest’s face when she first saw it:

We could have gazed at it all day. The detail is phenomenal and it’s easy to imagine you’re two inches tall and get utterly lost in the tiny landscape.

There are quirky surprises here and there – a little toadstool or a grotto with a tiny horse grazing inside, a hillside made of sherbet pips or a bridge made of sweets. Ethereal twinkly music adds to the atmosphere.

I doubt there could have been more colour in one room. It was wonderful. Here’s a little film I made:

If you’re near Bury St Edmunds do go and see it – here’s the geography. Thankyou SO much for the tip Celia.

Don’t forget to add your blog to the Splash of Colour February Linky List if you’re joining in for this final week. Mosaics to come on Tuesday.

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  1. Sue says

    February 5, 2011 at 1:41 pm

    Wow!

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  2. Penelope says

    February 5, 2011 at 1:43 pm

    How utterly magical, thank you for sharing such a deight xox

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  3. Catherine says

    February 5, 2011 at 1:48 pm

    Very very beautiful, the sherbet patterns look like patchwork. Great photographs too

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  4. Naturally Carol says

    February 5, 2011 at 1:51 pm

    That landscape totally amazes me..so colourful and beautifully constructed…and on floorboards? Totally beyond my imagination.

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  5. marigold jam says

    February 5, 2011 at 1:58 pm

    How very pretty and magical.

    J

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  6. Madelief says

    February 5, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    Hi Emma,

    It looks magical! Wish I could have helped them make it. It looks like fun!

    Happy weekend!

    Lieve groet, Madelief

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  7. Twiggy says

    February 5, 2011 at 2:33 pm

    So pretty !!
    Twiggy x

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  8. Rachel says

    February 5, 2011 at 2:55 pm

    Certainly a great splash of colour!

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  9. Anja says

    February 5, 2011 at 3:46 pm

    I've never seen anything like it! Amazing!

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  10. The Flower Garden says

    February 5, 2011 at 3:48 pm

    How utterly enchanting the sort of thing I could look at for hours to soak up all the tiny details.
    Jo x

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  11. Jenny says

    February 5, 2011 at 4:29 pm

    Wow this is amazing, so magical and pretty, it's like a fairytale! xxx

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  12. dottycookie says

    February 5, 2011 at 4:55 pm

    We're thinking we might need to make the trip tomorrow if they're open …

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  13. Lynn says

    February 5, 2011 at 5:11 pm

    Spectacular! And I loved the tinkly music, too.

    (Could the Elder Pebble be ANY more adorable? I think not.)

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  14. Menopausal musing says

    February 5, 2011 at 5:18 pm

    Oh my………………… but isn't that just sooooo pretty? Love the little nest………..

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  15. Locket Pocket says

    February 5, 2011 at 5:33 pm

    Love the photo of Little P! Lucy xx

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  16. planetcoops says

    February 5, 2011 at 6:22 pm

    Utterly Magical!

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  17. Magic Cochin says

    February 5, 2011 at 6:51 pm

    I'm so pleased you went along πŸ™‚

    I'm hoping to call in on Tuesday afternoon.

    Celia
    xx

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  18. Louise says

    February 5, 2011 at 7:06 pm

    Wow! That's amazing! I wish I could visit but it is too far sadly. At least I have enjoyed you photos, thank you!

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  19. Gina says

    February 5, 2011 at 8:28 pm

    How exciting that you got to see it. Little P's face is such a picture!

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  20. The Coffee Lady says

    February 5, 2011 at 8:48 pm

    Littlest has just seen this over my shoulder. Needless to say, she perked up.

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  21. driftwood says

    February 5, 2011 at 10:20 pm

    sherbet pips! wow they used to be my fave sweets ever when I was little xxx

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  22. Lina says

    February 5, 2011 at 11:26 pm

    Wow, so captivating and magical! Thanks for sharing.

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  23. greenrabbitdesigns says

    February 5, 2011 at 11:34 pm

    Magical!! Love the look on the little ones face. πŸ™‚
    Vivienne x

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  24. peppermintpatcher says

    February 5, 2011 at 11:49 pm

    It's so shiny and sparkly and glittery in the video!

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  25. Becky J says

    February 6, 2011 at 9:00 am

    Just amazing. Too far for us to travel so thanks for sharing. x

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  26. rachel says

    February 6, 2011 at 10:11 am

    Incredibly pretty! I would have loved to see something like that when I was a child. So much better than that horrible witch's gingerbread house!

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  27. sylviesgarden says

    February 6, 2011 at 11:19 am

    Ps, I forgot to say. I did make the pink doily. It was a bit of a brain killer and I swore that it would be the only one.
    x

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  28. Jenevieve says

    February 6, 2011 at 11:44 am

    Wow! That looks amazing! Love all the colour! πŸ™‚ x

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  29. Tara says

    February 6, 2011 at 1:16 pm

    That is rather magical looking.

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  30. mynestofyarnandbuttons says

    February 6, 2011 at 2:02 pm

    Emma, What an amazing art exhibit. It was indeed magical! Your daughters expression is priceless. Thanks for sharing. xoRobin❀

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  31. mandy says

    February 6, 2011 at 9:02 pm

    I wish I could go see, looks amazing : )

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  32. Thimbleanna says

    February 7, 2011 at 2:30 am

    Oh how pretty! I love the pic of your Little P — what a fun magical place for a little girl!

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  33. Belinda @ Wild Acre says

    February 7, 2011 at 8:29 pm

    Willy Wonka lives!

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  34. kristina says

    February 10, 2011 at 6:54 pm

    Oh my goodness–so magical!

    K x

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  35. Moogsmum says

    February 12, 2011 at 8:24 pm

    That is so beautiful and Miss P looks utterly captivated!

    xxx

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  36. Handmade in Israel says

    February 13, 2011 at 5:03 pm

    How magical! What a pity I am nowhere near Bury St Edmunds πŸ™

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  37. Cate says

    February 14, 2011 at 8:49 pm

    oh wow, looks like fairy paradise!x

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