Today we hit the road (and then the water) for Kelleys Island, marking the first of what will soon be many developments in this semester's comprehensive studio. The drive was smooth and provided a great chance to catch up with studio mates after a long and eventful summer. The weather was fantastic and only added to the excitement of the trip.
After passing through the barren Ohio landscape we finally arrived at the first destination; a quarry still on the mainland that would provide some insight for what was to come. Regrouped and ready to get started we finally boarded the ferry and made our way over the waves towards the unknown that lie ahead.
Kelleys Island, a strange vibe of retirement community meets high school summer camp, had our eyes open and other senses alert. We rented two golf carts and made our way onto the path in search of food and refreshments before heading over to the Glacial Grooves.
These amazing rock formations, remnants of the ice age, were quite the spectacle. Deeply contoured valleys and peaks of stone winding down the hillside like the angry work of a CNC router gone free, was a wonderful source of inspiration and enlightenment for the potentials with stone. These naturally occurring formations were a stark contrast to what was awaiting us on the other side.
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