The eclectic nature of a city is evidenced in this photo.  The new, conical building you see is lovingly called “The Gerkin”.  It also has other slang titles such as the “Towering Innuendo”.  It’s actual name is the Swiss Re Building, in the financial district.  It replaces a traditional structure which was damaged beyond repair by an IRA bombing in the late 1990’s, The Baltic Exchange.

I had  wonderful lunch and visit with Susan (Jacobs) Teare, our friend who took us around to Bristol, Bath and Oxford during Dave and my first days here.  She was in town for a science conference, so we were able to spend some time together.  I took her to my exhibition at The Brick Lane Gallery, and was pleased that she liked my pieces even better in person!

On Sunday, I had visited not only The Brick Lane Market, but also the Old Spitalfields Market which is nearby.  At that time, I had picked up a brochure  for a gallery named  “Sphere Gallery”,  which drew my eye.

Not knowing the area very well, I was not able to find it in amongst the crowd that day.  I was drawn to return yesterday… the art showcased on their brochure was compelling.  So, upon finding the gallery yesterday, I was not only very pleasantly surprised by the wonderful variety of art, I was welcomed and had a wonderful visit with the gallery owners.  There is a wonderful feeling in that gallery, and I encourage all who are in the area to check it out!