Stamp Art

What I See

Rami Meiri. This Israeli artist has reached great lengths, literally, with his art. He has this way of turning something old and bland into young and vivacious.


The design of this mural is beckoning people to linger around the area. By painting a depth of field, Meiri manipulates the viewers into thinking there is more to this wall than meets the eye. By playing with shadows, Meiri created a never-ending path that is always full of people. The backs of the people and their shadows makes the painted figures come to life.


The colors are very inviting. By painting the background of the mural white, Meiri is once again playing on the eye. The scene appears to be forever lit, giving the space a lighter feeling.


In this particular mural, Meiri created a painting that added so much depth to what otherwise would have been a bare wall amidst the Ackerstein Towers in the city of Herzliya, Tel Aviv, Israel. He added half of a bench specifically for this purpose – in order for his painting to come to life. Meiri mimicked the architectural style of the ground-level retail center, as well as, its decorations and he therefore created a palpable mural.


This image works for me, for it makes a boring wall come to life. The texture of this mural is very tangible, for not only does the half bench add onto this, but so do the shadows of the people. Simply put, this work of art is enjoyable to look at and brings a smile to my face because of its inventiveness.





If you like what you see, definitely check out Rami Meiri's website:


http://www.ramimeiri.com/

Mrs. PTH

Emmons Avenue

Some time last week I took my usual walk home, along the Bay.  I got out of the train station at just the right time; when the sun was setting and the birds were flying.  I feel that the canal embodies romance, serenity, hope, and joy.  I took a wide-angle shot to fit all that I see so often, yet fail to truly appreciate.  I usually take this path down home, because I like walking by the water.  The wide-angle shot captured what I saw; the setting sun, the birds flying, the few people gathering, and the body of water that stretches out endlessly.  I feel that the angle of this shot allows one to be in the picture and not just starring into it.  The angle also gives off an illusion of two depths of views – the setting sun and the railing that runs down with the pavement.  Up until this assignment, I’ve never noticed just how calm I feel when I walk along the Bay.  I realize that I like it so much because it simply relaxes me.