Entering the seven-acre property, off a wooded, rural road, is surreal — it's as if you've walked onto an abandoned stage set for a sci-fi movie or some clown cult's hideout.I love stuff like this.
The main house and five other structures are painted in bright colors, with patterns reminiscent of a Hindu temple, or perhaps what a stoned Southerner would think a Hindu temple might look like. On walls, posts and free-standing statues, Martin depicted alien creatures that look like extras from a David Bowie music video.
The creatures — which Martin said were from Mu — have long, tendrous hair, almond eyes and knowing expressions. Virtually every part of the property is covered with wild patterns and images of strange beings — so much so that it is jarring to come across anything normal, like a refrigerator or table. Even the bathroom has odd designs on the walls.
July 31, 2005
Visions from the Land of Mu.
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In the brief glimpse I got before the article was replaced by the AJC's registration form (which annoyed me too much to register), it looked a lot like Haida Indian art -- all those eyes.
Thanks. I think it's worth filling out the form for them, but I guess I should have warned.
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