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14-FEB-2013

Silence, Little Five Points, Atlanta, Georgia, 2013

This wall mural is richly incongruous. The huge face is both surrounded and invaded by swirling kinetic splashes of color, expressing great turmoil and energy. Yet the face remains utterly impassive, as if it is determined to keep absolutely silent. I also liked the way the artist integrates the brick outcropping at right into the lip area, as if to stress the fact that his lips remains sealed, despite the onslaught of activity around and even within the face. Sometimes a wall can speak of silence. And this is just such a case.

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Phil Douglis16-Jun-2013 21:24
Thanks for noting the sealed lips amidst the swirling graffiti, Bernard. He may not be speaking, yet this wall assuredly is expressing an idea.
Bernard Bosmans12-Jun-2013 00:04
Such an impressive work, enhanced by your acute observations Phil. So much is swirling around the eyes and ears, but indeed his lips are sealed, don't upset the authorities.
Phil Douglis21-Mar-2013 18:27
Thanks, Iris, for noting the value of street art as subject matter. In each case, elements of their surroundings become useful context. The brick outcropping here helps seal the lips, just as the lines on the parking lot extending from the artwork in my next example help extend the rush of the train.
Iris Maybloom (irislm)21-Mar-2013 00:29
This wall and the one in your next image certainly speak to me. They are very different, but both are strong examples of expressive street art.
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