Tagged: Chartres

“Somebody made a Chartres-style Labyrinth just west of Olympic Village.” – Vancouver Public Labyrinth

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May 22nd, 2018 Permalink

Hmmm…. This is not a Chartres Design. Though labeling it as such is totally understandable. Most people have never encountered a Labyrinth. The few people who happen upon Labyrinths usually find the popular Chartres Style 11 or mini Chartres 7 Lane Labyrinth. Ergo, all Labyrinths look the same when you’ve only ever encountered the same […]

Hmmm…. This is not a Chartres Design.

Though labeling it as such is totally understandable.

Most people have never encountered a Labyrinth.

The few people who happen upon Labyrinths usually find the popular Chartres Style 11 or mini Chartres 7 Lane Labyrinth.

Ergo, all Labyrinths look the same when you’ve only ever encountered the same popular design.

I have been considering what to name this different design of mine which was initially inspired by a 650 year old drawing in the marginalia of an Italian Labyrinth Maker’s (?) notebook.

“Still digging” …as the Blogger saying goes.

We’ll properly name this design.

…Eventually.



Painted Labyrinth – Strathcona Linear Park – Vancouver, British Columbia

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July 17th, 2016 Permalink

Exploring the Strathcona Neighbourhood in East End Vancouver, British Columbia on Saturday…

Exploring the Strathcona Neighbourhood in East End Vancouver, British Columbia on Saturday…
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Christie Pits Park Wading Pool Labyrinth painting almost done

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August 2nd, 2009 Permalink

The Christie Pits Park Wading Pool Splash Pad Labyrinth is now done. The circuits are painted in azure blue and royal purple with 10 undefined rectangular spots for future artwork, designs, secret messages or whatever. I doubt I will do anything more with this one, so hopefully someone will fill in the empty spots with […]

christie-pits-wading-pool-labyrinth-almost-done

The Christie Pits Park Wading Pool Splash Pad Labyrinth is now done.

The circuits are painted in azure blue and royal purple with 10 undefined rectangular spots for future artwork, designs, secret messages or whatever. I doubt I will do anything more with this one, so hopefully someone will fill in the empty spots with some wonderful unexpectedness. More Photos