Her glass pyrographs, which she makes by dragging molten pieces of glass across paper, looked delicate even through a screen. The way the paper traced the motion of the hot glass was a welcome respite from the images and websites that normally occupied my screen. And because the internet facilitated the viewing of this work, I had immediate access to watching Ichikawa’s process on other platforms like YouTube an experience I couldn’t have in the same way by just seeing her work in a gallery.
Despite these connections, virtually experiencing art felt lacking. I’d usually log off the Zoom or exit the viewing room or shut down Instagram and would again be confronted with my loneliness. Screens make connecting hard.
Seattle s Cal Anderson Park officially reopens to the public following encampment sweep by Callie Craighead, SeattlePI
Seattle s Parks and Recreation (SPR) announced Wednesday it officially reopened Capitol Hill s Cal Anderson Park to the public after a closure of nearly six months.
Following a homeless encampment sweep last Friday that went against guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and resulted in 24 arrests, SPR said it removed 100 tons of debris such as pallets and furniture from the park and did the necessary maintenance services to allow for reopening.
Now, the city says it is hoping to create a safe and welcoming environment in the park while also including new signage that says NO CAMPING. Other signs offer hygiene and shelter resources for those experiencing homelessness.
Seattle Police Department sweep Cal Anderson Park after federal judge denies restraining order by Callie Craighead, SeattlePI
The Seattle Police Department began clearing homeless encampments and barricades created by protesters out of Cal Anderson Park early Friday morning after a federal judge struck down an effort to stop the city s planned sweep on Thursday.
Dressed in riot gear, police issued a dispersal order at 7:30 a.m. and began the sweep before 8 a.m. as campers and protesters scrambled. Seattle Parks crews were able to enter the park to begin their multi-day intensive maintenance and cleaning project.
24 arrests were made for trespassing, failure to disperse, resisting arrest and obstructing arrest.