Most days I'm in town, I have a look around different laneways, and try and check out the street art 'hotspots' (Hosier Ln, Centre Pl, Union Ln, etc). There are always people taking photos, and enjoying the art. Fair enough; it's Melbourne, and the city certainly has a well justified reputation. It does frustrate me though. Not the picture taking (people should embrace art), but what I see as lack of participation. It seems like loads of people observe, but don't realise that it is super easy to be a part of street culture. I believe it's a right (almost imperative) that people interact with their environment. It's yours. Engage with it. Do whatever you want.
Tonight I did some pasting, slightly drunk (thanks Riki!). I put up 60 hearts. 60. And it was super easy. And fun. And think of how many people will see them (and hopefully smile a bit. Or engage romantically). One guy said 'you're doing a great job'. Get out there and do something. You'll probably surprise yourself.
(I also found (via the lovely Georgiebird) this picture by Vivian Maier, which made me want to cry. I drew a picture of it - I was happy with how it turned out)
you're the best! we should hang out this weekend, maybe sunday? we can go put up things somewhere or just knit maybe
ReplyDeletewe need 60 hearts in Fitzroy! you are totally right, too, we need to interact far more than we do.
ReplyDeletethank you David, I enjoyed finding some of your hearts recently. Melbourne street culture has introduced me to many generous and creative people, and inspires me daily. Don't know where it will take me, but am enjoying the journey very much...
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