Blog Post #1

I took this photo today while taking a leisurely walk in my neighborhood. It is located on 61st Street near Roosevelt Avenue in Woodside, one block away from the 7 line in Queens. This gigantic mural is a 2D painting on a brick wall, underneath of the Long Island Rail Road. It's about 14 feet high and 50 feet wide. It is hard to miss because it goes from the ground to the ceiling and extends a couple feet out of the bridge on both ends. It's aspect ratio lends to the overall grandness of the piece, mirroring how one would interpret a skyline view. There is an American flag that is panted in a rolling wave, as if it is blowing in the wind, wrapping itself around the Twin Towers that stand about 12 feet tall. The color palette is patriotic; red, white and blue, with shades of gray for the buildings. The sky looks bright and the buildings are standing with pride in the middle of the piece. There are names printed on the red stripes, belonging to people who tragically passed in the events of 9/11. This mural was created as a memorial; a place for human purpose. It was also made to record and commemorate an infamous day in history that changed the world forever. The Twin Towers are a symbol of our nation's perseverance. I think its location under the LIRR was chosen by the artist because the train is a vein to the city reminding commuters of the magnificent view they once saw before it was erased from the skyline.