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Under the tracks
04/10/2014 6:30 AM by John M
There is an amazing display of graffiti under the elevated train tracks that run behind the old Fulton Gas Works. Most of these are big, at least 8 or 9 feet high (I propped my bike up against one for scale).
Spectacular display of design and color In contrast to the bleak, industrial surroundings. I’ve seen some of the graffiti around the area down there but I missed those, thanks for sharing.
You eeeeeediot!
Some great pieces in there. I wonder if they will still be around when the gas works is redeveloped.
While not a fan of all of the designs, I do think there is a place for some …well lets just say urban artwork instead of grafitti. I can think of a few walls and bare spots around he neighborhood that would actually be enhanced by this.
the sheer joy of expression and creation and talent here is stunning
Aside from the whole legality/location thing, they are pretty nice.
An aside: I’d rather not be able to notice letters/words.
Another aside: The big bear mural on one of those buildings coming off of 95 always puts a smile on my face (I’m sure that’s commissioned).
Steve – the bear was part of the 2013 Richmond Mural Project (/2013/08/05/brown-bear-by-angry-woebots_28444/)
Here is a great video of one of the pieces being made
El Kamino gets up under the trestle from J LAW on Vimeo.
I’m sure others (and the law) diagree but in public industrial spaces like this and when it’s done skillfully I’ve got no issue with folks tagging it up. When it’s on someone else’s private property or low grade shit like Muck Man, it’s obnoxious.
When graffiti is colorful and well-executed–and not on private property–it can add to the surroundings. However, I would like to question the logic of the person who tagged the side of my building … which someone would have to squeeze into a rather tight space to see. I’m kind of reminded of a dog peeing someplace to mark its place. It’s also ugly, but at least no one can see it.
I think they’re awesome.
I’ve been in hundreds of museums around the world but have not seen anything dedicated to this type of installation. I like it where it is.
Taste is subjective and if these were ugly, we would be outraged. But since this shows talent and creativity we grudgingly accept it.
If the city chooses to remove it at taxpayer expense, further response will be provoked. But that is the allure of street art. It is provocative, subversive, and fleeting. That’s what it’s all about.
The artist made us all think.
Looks like el Kamino has outed himself. Isn’t that his artwork on the Power Station Art Project on the Canal across from Casa del Barco? The style and theme are very similar.
I still enjoy painting over illegal or unauthorized graffiti. Some of us still call it vandalism….as it is properly called.