Progress..

Following a tutorial I was encouraged to go back out into the city of Limerick to take some photographs. I was delighted with the results as I was left with rich images with strong colour and texture. Just exploring the alleys and secluded locations of the city allowed me to really feel the atmosphere of the space. The alleys left me feeling panicky and threatened. This was more than likely due to the feeling of seclusion, lack of light and my visual environment.

Here are some notes which I had taken directly after my explorations;
 "The absence of people and the wall art or appearence of the surroundings left me feeling intimidated and on edge, despite the presence of busy streets adjacent. They felt dark and full of danger. the graffiti is complex and artistic , yet it automatically inspires negative feelings. It does not inspire admiration as it would if it was hanging in a gallery."

Here are just a few of the images I took...

I love this piece of graf that I found on a wall outside my apartment block. It's simple yet dramatic, impactful. It's a weeping flower which reminds me of sorrow.

Stairway to Heaven?

 

Ahhhh I LOVE this alley. It's without a doubt my favourite place in Limerick. Its narrow, threatening and definitely not somewhere you'd want your kids hanging yet it has a certain intrigue. I love the raw red brick opposite the modernised graffiti. The very air is heavy with forgotten memories and history. And although I love the place, it also scares the SHIT out of me. Much like a relationship, no?

 

 

One of the windows of the brick wall in my favourite alley. Just look at that  texture?!?

 

Different layers of brick covered by graffiti.

Above and below are images from grove island.. A beautiful example of graffiti and urban Limerick..

Just a simple wall.....a simple wall of potential..

 

The green mold contrast strongly with the plaster of the wall. Another example of nature recapturing the city..