Tina Opines posted: " In my small town, a Free Little Art Gallery stands. More than a year ago it was placed along a major & somewhat unattractive thoroughfare past the City center and public school. It sits amidst the 1960s high-rise cement and brick apartment buildi" Tina Opines
In my small town, a Free Little Art Gallery stands. More than a year ago it was placed along a major & somewhat unattractive thoroughfare past the City center and public school. It sits amidst the 1960s high-rise cement and brick apartment buildings – a time before historic preservation. Walking to this spot is not far from my home, so weekly even daily excursions are a good outing regardless of weather. Today is cold and overcast; the sky a solid light grey.
This rectangular box, decorated in an Ethiopian motif to honor our residents, is significant for me. It allows me to transition from a working professional in the public eye back the private space - to being an artist. Alone in her studio. Oftentimes, when I am stuck, I will compose a tiny 2" x 2" piece, walk along the streets, and deposit it – one of many – within the safe space of this art gallery. It is anyone's for the taking and gives me a thrill that these insignificant works are claimed by someone – some one who I may or may not know; some one of any age; some one of any race, or gender.
It is a gift to be able to give back, certainly. Discover where your gallery is located and have fun!
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