I by chance met the artist of this sculpture, situated in Arlington, Virginia, when I was photographing it; turns out she’s from Kuwait, Sahraa’s childhood home, and very close to Saudi Arabia, where we used to live.

She says: "Spring is approaching with the blossom of a new season, “Happy Dots” is a reminder that we are coming out of isolation to gather in celebration throughout the city. Using my signature palette of bold vibrant colors, my aim is to create a sense of joy and energy to attract people into a community experience. Bright colors are seen from afar, as playful marks and dots intended to draw in the festival participants to come closer and explore, have fun and immerse themselves in its beauty."

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This is the time of year for Washington’s wildly popular Cherry Blossom Festival, but unfortunately it has once again been canceled due to the pandemic. The public has been asked not to enjoy the blossoms at the Tidal Basin but instead to view “Art in Bloom,” 26 cherry blossom sculptures painted by local artists and placed in locations throughout DC and adjacent neighborhoods.

Best to view in "Original" because other versions resized by Pbase are decidedly
unsharp.

Unexpected waterbird, posted earlier