This past week, I visited the Museum of Jurassic Technology. My visit to the museum—from my arrival to my experience at the museum—was full of surprises. All of the museums I have visited in the past have bright lights, high ceilings and tile floors—the Museum of Jurassic Technology, was just the opposite, with very little light (sometimes no light at all), low ceilings and carpet. All of these factors added to the effect of the museum, creating an atmosphere that accentuates the “Jurassic technology” that it features.
The exhibit that stood out to me the most was the work of Hagop Sandaldjian. Sandaldjan is best known for his miniature work, which he features on the eyes of needles. His work is so minute that it can only really be seen through a magnifying glass. At the museum, he had three examples of his work, one which featured an extremely detailed sculpture of Goofy. It’s hard to imagine not only how he came up with the idea to create such miniature art, but also the amount of patience that went into the creation of such a tiny piece of art. He carves his sculptures using either diamond or ruby dust and paints them by using a single strand from a brush, indicating the scale on which he works.
I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to the Museum of Jurassic Technology; it features many unique pieces of art that wouldn’t ordinarily be found in a “normal museum.” Although the title of the museum includes the word “technology,” much of the art is created without what we now refer to as “technology.” However, the art in the museum is equally as fascinating as the art we see today being produced with modern technology.
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