Day 346: Of the eleven Grange displays at the Puyallup (Washington State) Fair, I was most captivated by this sixth and eighth place winner. I believe its clever theme went right over the tops of the judges' pointy little heads. The old and the new are depicted here, immediately obvious in the contrast between a vintage windmill and the wind turbines, but if you look closely, you'll see how the theme is carried throughout the arrangement. Notice the pressure canners at the top left and right. Look at the jars beside them. Even more subtle are the two pitchforks, one spanking new and one well-used. The produce is fresh and artfully laid out with the exception of the untidy onions, and the premise (innovation in agriculture) is certainly more relevant than the Seahawks' "twelfth man" subject a few panels away. Now I know most people only give a cursory glance to these displays, but the creators deserve more than that, not just for making an attractive showcase, but for all the hard work it took to grow those perfect fruits and veggies.
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