Architectural digestif
For long, abandoned hospital
Unwanted, hollow shell
Once an eye-sore
Ripens with vivid colors
Graffiti artist adds his touch
Eye-candy or too over-the-top
A matter of opinion
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Interesting video of the process—https://www.sudbury.com/lifestyle/timelapse-video-watch-canadas-largest-mural-take-shape-1665248
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V.J.’s theme: Ripening https://onewomansquest.org/2019/09/09/v-j-s-weekly-challenge-63-ripening/
K’lee’s theme: Architectural Digestif https://obzervashunal.com/2019/09/09/klee-and-dales-cosmic-photo-challenge-architectural-digestif/
I always wonder what will become of these large abandoned structures. Art works!
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Originally it was to be transformed into condos, but that changed for unknown reasons. It’s so bright and out-there when driving by. Just hits you in the face. Not sure if I like it.
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Better than rundown grunge.
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Your poem is well matched to this photo! Fascinating use of color to brighten up the landscape. A tie-dye building. I watched the video – amazing process. Thanks for sharing.
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Tie-dye building is a great description. 🙂
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🙂
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The colors are bright, for sure. They may stand out like a sore thumb in the neighborhood. Great poem to go with the image, Olga.
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Yes, that was my feeling. Wonderful to have the old hospital building rejuvenated, but the colors were too extreme. A blending in with the environment would have been more suitable. Thank-you for the comment, Miriam.
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You’re welcome, Olga!
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I kind of like it against the sky. But then I’m partial to primaries in art.
It does seem a shame not to make (affordable) shelter out of old buildings when so many need it. (K)
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That’s what I thought also. Renovate the inside for the common good, not just decorate the outside. Thanks for your thoughts, Kerfe. 🙂
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Better than it was before.
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Yes it is, but it could be so much more. 🙂
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A fascinating combination of colourful poetry and image Olga.
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Thanks, Denis. I think the image was a bit more colorful than my poetry. Ha ha! 🙂
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Outstanding!☀️☀️☀️
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Thanks, K’lee. 🙂
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Wow! Someone must have put a lot of time into that art. 😊
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Twelve days supposedly from the video info, with some interuption in-between. The project was almost abandoned due to lack of funds and theft of equipment. Thanks for the visit, Irene. 🙂
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Love it…. so alive
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Certainly wakes up the senses when one gets close to it. Ha ha!
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I bet it does 🙂
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Fascinating story to this building! I can’t imagine covering all of the building with paint. 🙂
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I think I…like it. If you live in a big city – in my little village it would have been just too much. The time-lapse was fascinating, and he got fantastic help from so many –
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I went by it yesterday and it still feels like too much. It’s on one of the major roadways into the city core. Thanks for commenting. 🙂
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Maybe you will get used to it. The colours might weaken with the weather…
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Well done with the prompts! I like the artwork, much more beautiful and alive than abandoned buildings that look like death! 😀 ❤
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Yes, it is much more alive with ripening colors. Thanks, Deborah. 🙂
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