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Jun 8Liked by Tommy Swerdlow

The line between art and craft is frequently blurred… I’m a construction project manager see it crossed on a regular basis by workers that are rarely acknowledged or appreciated for having artistry in their souls. It’s all over the place, if you look for it! Thanks for noticing!

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I noticed. Creators indeed.

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Jun 9Liked by Tommy Swerdlow

That is impressive. I would vote for the guy who is building your pool as Speaker Of the House in a heart beat.

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A sweetheart.

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Jun 8Liked by Tommy Swerdlow

adulting is something ain’t it? 🏊🏻🤿

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It's a long way from 57th street my boy.

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Jun 8Liked by Tommy Swerdlow

I’m swimming in the pool of your words. Thank you I love it 🥰

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Thanks Pattie Lee

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Jun 8Liked by Tommy Swerdlow

It’s beautiful and their precision of aesthetic plus function does not get enough recognition. Also, roll on! Happy for your joy.

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Thank you Shaista, I'll keep rolling and joying.

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Jun 8Liked by Tommy Swerdlow

“Poet with a pool” ohh yeahhhh! That was me too when we bought a villa on the Paradisical island of Bali and dug/built a Pooooool in 2012. Wish I could attach a Pic here, u Capitalist Pig🤩🤪Lol

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Digging in Bali, sounds nice.

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Jun 8Liked by Tommy Swerdlow

I am imagining you displacing the water for the first time w the shape of your body, poet w a pool

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Displacement as a fruition word

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Tommy, the concrete, empty pool as art is in the tradition of Duchamp and Warhol and Koons.

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I'm in good company! Though I prefer Marcel and Andy to Jeff

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Such a logical design. Well done!

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“Overwhelmed by the truth of excavation”! I get that.

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