19. Court & Cayuga
Artist: Oona Stern
This box is basically painted in a faux wood grain style. However, I find it totally unconvincing. Not only is the color scheme wrong, but the paint has dripped in multiple places ruining the effect. The design is good with well spaced lines. Unfortunately, the execution was poor.
In the next two images it is possible to see that the design does not cover the section where the box is attached to the pole. I imagine this section was very difficult to paint. All of the artist's painting pole-mounted boxes had some interruption as a result. The interruption in this one is unobtrusive.
Check out this artists website for information about her other projects. I quite like a pair of pebble sculpture installations she did entitled "meander".
Next Update: Bohemian Peacock
21 Boxes
A Photo Blog about the 21 Boxes Mural Project in Ithaca, NY
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Renewbot
The weather and my health finally both cooperated with my 21 Boxes photography project. Friday was a beautifully sunny day. I felt good enough to actually get out of the house. I got a bit overly enthusiastic and photographed several boxes.
6. Court & Aurora
Artist: Shira Evergreen
I love the minimalism of this one! The silver parts are unpainted metal.
As you can see the artist painted the title "Renewbot" across the top.
These windmills on the back indicate that Renewbot probably supports renewable energy. The white patch toward the bottom is a sticker advertising a website about renewable energy.
Despite it's minimalistic nature this mural has some great detail. Here you can see a power level meter and some sort of panel with wires.
6. Court & Aurora
Artist: Shira Evergreen
I love the minimalism of this one! The silver parts are unpainted metal.
As you can see the artist painted the title "Renewbot" across the top.
These windmills on the back indicate that Renewbot probably supports renewable energy. The white patch toward the bottom is a sticker advertising a website about renewable energy.
Despite it's minimalistic nature this mural has some great detail. Here you can see a power level meter and some sort of panel with wires.
In short, this is a great classic robot with sweet minimalist appeal.
You can find information about the artist and her myriad of activities at shirari.com.
Next Update: Alchemy
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Updated Location Info
The Facebook page for the project just added a link where you can download a very nice (and accurate) map of all the box locations. This map also names the artist for each box since not all of them are signed (at least not in an obvious location.)
21 Boxes Facebook Page Link
Yay!
Next Post: Renewbot
21 Boxes Facebook Page Link
Yay!
Next Post: Renewbot
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
The Hand
7. Clinton & Cayuga
Artist: Dusty Herbig
I don't really get this one. The artist has other work with a similar theme.
Next Post: Updated Location Info
Artist: Dusty Herbig
I don't really get this one. The artist has other work with a similar theme.
Next Post: Updated Location Info
Art Imitates Nature
4. Clinton & Albany
Artist: Kellie Cox-Brady
The artist's website with photos of her beautiful mural.
I find this mural attractive, but not exciting. That's a pretty good combination for public art.
Next Post: The Hand
Artist: Kellie Cox-Brady
The artist's website with photos of her beautiful mural.
I find this mural attractive, but not exciting. That's a pretty good combination for public art.
Next Post: The Hand
Thursday, September 13, 2012
The Way Life Happens
I had a different perspective on this project than many Ithacans. I was out of town for three weeks, basically the whole time the murals were being painted. When I got back, they had all magically appeared. It was kind of amazing.
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Definitely Not In Kansas
9. State/MLK & Cayuga
Artist: Ann Krajewski
Hard to get a good view of this one, even after the truck moved. The choice of focus here is interesting (Glynda, I assume.)
This one does not appear to be on my list. I'm not sure why. Anyway, it's a bonus; I only promised one per week.
Next Post:The Way Life Happens
Artist: Ann Krajewski
Hard to get a good view of this one, even after the truck moved. The choice of focus here is interesting (Glynda, I assume.)
This one does not appear to be on my list. I'm not sure why. Anyway, it's a bonus; I only promised one per week.
Next Post:The Way Life Happens
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