Just outside the south entrance of Richom Coliseum in the Direct Energy Centre I saw an amazing site. An exhibit called Rock on Rock by Daryl Maddeaux. He balances rocks on rocks using gravity in ways you would not think possible (a large rock on a very small one or balancing on a rock by the corner of another rock). Some of these structures were taller than him. It appeared they would average about 7-8 rocks high. People were taking photos of this remarkable sight. He would build up many of them and take them down and start again.
While talking to Daryl a lady came up and asked him if he used glue or velcro. He answered no just gravity. His interest in this started as a young boy. But professionally he has been doing it since July 2, 1992. He lectures at juvenile detention centres and schools mostly in the U.S. and Europe — he says it’s important for children to know that imagination is a choice.
Really an interesting site to see…
