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Reach for Meaning
(making meaning - expectation)

Creating meaning out of randomness is a common event. Just as one can see meaningful shapes in random cloud forms, one can make meaningful sentences from phrases out of the random words in this exhibit. If you arrange the blocks so that the words on a side make a sentence, there is a good chance that the words on the other three sides will also make sentences. This is because you usually use the rules of grammar unconsciously to make meaningful connections between words which are different parts of speech. The parts of speech on each block are indicated by their colors. Nouns are Red. Verbs are Yellow. Adjectives are Green. Adverbs are Blue. Prepositions are Violet.

Exhibit Specs
80"w X 41"h X 37"d
230 lbs.
 
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Reach for Meaning 1
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Reach for Meaning 2
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