Keep Rockin', a photo from New York, Northeast

Photographer's Note

Here is another colorful work of art that I found during a walk on the Lower East Side last month. I like that the girl is wearing glasses; glasses are cool. :-)

This mural is located in First Street Green, an abandoned lot that was turned into an open art space in 2008. There is always a series of changing murals on display, and and other art pieces to enjoy. I've visited this spot with Lars, Rob, and Paul during their past visits to NYC.

This particular mural is the work of an artist who calls herself “riiisa Boogie”, (real name Risa Tochigi). She’s originally from Japan, but moved to the US as a child. She also has prominent and colorful work next to the World Trade Center.

For a small space, there is a lot of great art to enjoy. In the WS are two more examples.

ChrisJ, COSTANTINO, jemaflor, pajaran, Fis2, holmertz, ikeharel, Royaldevon, jhm, PaulVDV has marked this note useful

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abmdsudi (89305) 2021-02-13 19:21

Hi Brenda
A very pleasing bit of art work! This would grace any wall and be admired - I feel that the girl fig has a calming effect despite the red - warm colours. The composition is spot on and the presentation just adds the finishing touch. Delightful made so lovely and nicely photographed and framed, Congrats
Best regards

ChrisJ (161004) 2021-02-13 19:40

Hi Brenda

This is indeed a very colorful shot that reminds me of the late 60's style of art. The fg tree adds depth and layering. Good sharpness and framing. Tfs!

Silvio1953 (206867) 2021-02-13 22:08

Ciao Brenda, great view of fantastic murale, wonderful colors, splendid sharpness and fine details, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

ifege (33455) 2021-02-13 22:16

Hi Elaine
A good photo of this good piece of public street art.
cheers
Ian

COSTANTINO (104929) 2021-02-13 22:59

Hello dear Brenda and have a nice
Sunday!!!
I like the idea of graffiti
because in this way facades
which were abandoned for
a long long time now
were turned into in art creations...
welldone
regards
Costantino

jemaflor (136178) 2021-02-13 23:10

Hi Brenda,
A well drawn mural, well framed and good quality, sharpness and colors rendering, interesting post, tfs.

emka (153290) 2021-02-14 0:11

Hello Brenda, What a pity I haven't been there with you :). Here and in the workshop a few really colourful and eye-catching murals. I am excited because we have now in Warsaw Banksy art exhibition. Difficult to buy the tickets. I managed to buy for march only.
Have a nice safe Sunday

MAlgo

Fis2 (156622) 2021-02-14 0:32

Witaj Brenda!
A very nice mural, view makes impression.
Good POV, colors and sharpness.
Nice presentation.
Well done.
Have a nice sunday.
Krzysztof

holmertz (93506) 2021-02-14 1:23

Hello Brenda,
Three beautifully bright and entertaining photos. They made your day and now they make ours too.
Best regards,
Gert

lousat (130515) 2021-02-14 2:43

Hi Brenda.This art open space is very very attractive to who like murales and colors and you show us some lovely example. You have raison about the main pic,the glasses are very very cool..ehehe...i like a lot the WS dedicated to doctors working in the pandemic months. Have a nice Sunday and thanks,Luciano

Royaldevon (76618) 2021-02-14 5:05

Hello Brenda,

These colourful murals must make the once derelict lot a very popular place to visit.
The three that you have photographed so well, so colourful and detailed, brighten up a winter's day.
They each have their own message, quite symbolic!

Have a good day and keep safe, Bev :-),

jhm (203867) 2021-02-14 10:39

Hello Brenda,

Maybe not my theme but as artwork excellent done
Sharp and clear and colourful presentation
Nice composition good presentation too.
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice evening
John

Tue (82934) 2021-02-14 10:51

Hello Brenda,
I already thought that I recognised the place, even though this brightly coloured work of art hadn't been made when we were there. It looks really great in the winter mood of the park here, well captured from a good angle.
Lars

PaulVDV (55465) 2021-02-15 11:13

Hello Brenda,
Yes, I still remember these houses and the fence well.
I've also shown a photo of it (with the quote from Angela Yvonne Davis).
I see that all paintings here are new. I quickly compared with my other pictures :)
The new paintings are very colourful and certainly brighten up the street.
I like your second photo in the WS very much.
The title made me laugh. It reminded me of Neil Young's song "Rockin' in the free world" and the fact that Trump wanted to use it in his election campaign until someone told him the lyrics criticized George Bush :)
Best regards, Paul