Category Archives: public art

finding funky public art

Happy Commuting

Even without a personal friendship, I LIKE the municipal worker responsible for this piece of art.  It makes me smile.

A street smile sure beats the heck out of road rage, doesn’t it?

But of course there’s the question: graffiti?  public art?

street graffiti or public art victoria bc
photo by SVSeekins

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© SVSeekins, 2014

Super Hero Art

It struck me as a clever addition to a classic bike lane icon.  Just adding 2 extra bits of green paint turn the cyclist into a super hero.      🙂

Now I have to ask:   Is this graffiti?  or public art?

bike lane cycling icon, public art, graffiti, Victoria BC,
photo by SVSeekins

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© SVSeekins, 2014

Ogden Point Revisited

The adventure is over.

Handrails.

It’s like putting training wheels on a bicycle – after I’ve learned to ride.

But that’s a selfish thought.  I do recognize that so many more folk can experience ‘the point’ now, so I applaud the change.

Ogden Point Breakwater  had planned the renovation for some time, so it wasn’t a surprise.

It certainly wasn’t a surprise that it’s more relaxed now.

And it shouldn’t have been a surprise that it’s more crowded, but I was taken aback by the number of baby strollers & dog walkers just walking along super slowly.  I couldn’t travel at my usual brisk pace! It was more like Government Street in the summer.

Thankfully there is access to the lower steps… That’s where I find the adventure now.  Pay attention to your footing or you may twist an ankle, slip into a crevice, or end up in the drink.
🙂

Watching the scuba divers enter the water, & the fisher folk doing their thing is also pretty cool.  But even cooler is watching a public art gallery in development….

Overall, I’m still happy, AND more people can experience the adventure – at whichever fear factor they choose.  What’s your call?

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© SVSeekins and Garden Variety Life, 2013

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