Monday 13 May 2013

Monday Mural: Up against the wall... @print_and_paste


The current mural up at Print and Paste is titled Self Portrait 1 and is by Jon Bland. I like the way it mirrors passers by, probably without their being aware, on a higher and more spiritual level- floating above the street life of Chester Street and seemingly able to pass through 19th century brick walls like a ghost of workers past.

Have a look at this week's other offerings to the Monday Mural meme.

12 comments:

  1. Great mural. Thanks for your comment on my blog. I'm so sorry but I accidentally removed your comment. Can you please come back and post your question again?

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  2. Thanks for your comment, Chrissy. it's true that there is some controversy regarding European settlers, particularly those who oppressed the Aboriginal population. I don't think any have ever been written out of history but some become a lesson of Australia's past mistakes. Generally, early explorers like James Cook and Joseph Banks are held in high regard by the general population.

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  3. Nice art work . I like it.

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  4. That is special, you have to look up to see it. I don't think many people do.

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  5. Now this is one of the stranger pieces I've seen.

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  6. It's funny but I still wouldn't want to be in his shoes all day and night long!

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  7. Do you think this is a litho? Definitely odd but compelling at the same time. I really like this local art tradition. Thanks for contributing to this week's Monday Mural.

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    1. It's plaster cast, expanding foam, duct tape, photocopied mono-prints.

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  8. How interesting. An interesting materials to boot.

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  9. Interesting ... I wonder how many people notice it. I have to say that considering its location, have to wonder if it's depicting people passing by, or ... well, gee ... a corner wall in an alley that someone might using for another purpose ?!?

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