Scrolling through my blogger reading list today, a post by Eye Candy reminded me (thanks) that I still have some graffiti photos from back in September/October that I never got round to posting. I did several posts on the official big murals painted during the No Limit street art weekend - but on one of my walks I also took a little detour to visit a public graffiti wall where anyone is allowed to practice painting. I'd heard of it, but it turned out to be a much bigger (or longer) wall than I had imagined. There was no one at work there just then, however, so I just walked along it and took some more or less random shots.
Here is one part of the wall, with a work entitled MENTAL PRISON:
I have a few more photos, but I think I'll save the rest for another post and leave you to ponder about the "mental prison" for now...
Yes I see what you mean about mental prison, amazing how technology has taken over our lives.
ReplyDeleteAmy, when I think back through my own life it's odd to think that back in my early childhood (1950s), all we had was a radio.
DeleteMental prison is a strong and sad message. There is a new book out that describes how cell phones have changed us.
ReplyDeleteTerra, I'm not sure I need a book for that! ;)
DeleteInteresting, and it looks like there is plenty of room for anyone who wants to paint something. We have something similar, only it is a large blackboard with chalk.
ReplyDeleteGinny, the whole wall seemed to be full, but I guess they just keep painting over each other's works on that wall.
DeleteThat is rather impressive! Did it make you want to try your hand at some graffiti yourself?
ReplyDeleteMeike, my arm would protest in less than two minutes, I think. Besides, I've never understood how those who paint big murals ever manage to get the perspective and proportions right!
Deletecan't wait for the rest of them. the mental prison is great, and we are all in one for sure. what a super idea to have a legal place for grafitti. it takes true talent to do these and to me they are art as long as it is not defacing someones property.
ReplyDeleteSandra, I'm not keen on the "tag" kind of graffiti myself (and especially not the illegal kind), but I do think it's a good idea to have a place where budding artists (perhaps) can practice legally, because how else could they learn to develop true talent.
DeleteAs I sit here looking at my computer I have no difficulty in the concept of the mental prison.
ReplyDeleteGraham, I guess that having taken these photos and posted them online, I can't really plead innocent either!
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