Passion and Art in Drink Coasters
David Artsmith - Drink coasters are such a small and innocuous part of our lives, that most people don’t take the time to really appreciate them. We dont have time for coasters, despite the fact that they are right there, sharing the important occassions in our lives, always protecting our homes from damage.
However truth is often found most clearly in the details and that is true of the coaster as well, because it is such a subconscious expression of taste. The person who placed those beverage coasters on the table made a conscious decision, an artistic choice, however small. In that selection you can gain insight into the very way a persons mind works, and through that find intimacy, or leverage, depending on your goals in the situation.
On a more sentimental level, coasters are often the backdrop of events, engagements, and even the unassuming moments that really make up the flesh of life. When you purchase a matched set, you can use coasters to spread color throughout a space. This can tie a space together and give it meaning and purpose.
However this is not a one way effect. Not only do they add to the decorative nature of the space, but they are also interactive, and as they function they will silently facilitate their tasks.
On the other hand, passion for a coaster may just be a means of showing your excitement about the other furnishings in a space. After all, no matter how much the coaster pervades our space, in the end it is truly a facilitator, intended to protect your possessions, and act complimentary to your décor. Their very nature precludes them from being a centerpiece; they are the sidekicks of the home. The true passion of the beverage coaster may be passion for that which they protect.
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