Howard Faxon
Port Townsend Bay 1934
Documenting public art in all its forms is a long standing hobby of mine. Even art crimes (graffiti) can fall into this category. I should probably refer to it as unsanctioned voluntary public art. Anyway, murals might be publicly funded or funded by private building owners. Sometimes the artist voluntarily asks to be allowed to paint one at their own expense. They certainly make places more interesting visually.
As you are about to turn left into the Port Townsend boatyard this historical homage to Port Townsend Bay is decorating a metal industrial building. Without it this building would be drab to say the least and possibly an eyesore. That is the beauty of public art. It belongs to everyone. It is seen by all who pass by and adds a little life to their everyday travels.
photograph and text ©2019 – Howard Faxon
Yeah, I think they spent some time on it. I did increase the contrast a bit in this photo.
Thanks so very much.
Yes and I enjoy public art as well. Thanks for this information Howard.
If I ever get downtown, there is a lot to see.
Do take your camera and get some snaps sometime. I love seeing murals and stuff from all over the world. Gary, the photographer in Chicago is a fan also. See ya. 🙂
Its really amazing to see such public art , I think we should work on public art and through this it would be very easy to educate people.
I think you are right. It can also include community involvement and it belongs to everyone. And, it’s something to be proud of, and to show visitors.
That’s amazing. I love public art. There’s several walls in my town that have been painted. It looks really good too. I’ll have to get some pictures and post them here! =)
I am looking forward to those pictures. Public art, murals, and stuff like that is a hobby of mine. I love seeing them and I believe it makes places more vibrant and fun to live in.
Thanks so much.