The mountain cairns of Pontus Jansson

Who doesn’t love cairns? Built out of stacks of stones, these landmarks have been used since prehistoric times above all in the mountains where they serve as essential markers to indicate the path across barren terrain. Apart from being extremely functional, at times these piles transform into a true work of art, like these stone hearts created by Sweden’s Pontus Jansson who manages to balance rocks with nothing more than gravity.

TBS, love the stones in this one Salvation by Syndrome • • • #zen #artwork #balance #meditation #creativity #arts_help #artistic #design #installation #artistoninstagram #artislife #sweden #rockbalance #artist

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This is how a simple freehand "zen-arch!" are made without any molds or tricks. . Music: trippy instrumental (prod. Mad Money) - #balance #meditation #zen #life #mindfulness #rockbalancing #art #rock #artistuniversity #artistoninstagram #art_worldly #art_spotlight #naturelovers #nature #natureaddict #installation #creativity #love #artoftheday #instaartist #liveauthentic #stone #play #sweden #mothernature #art_daily

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