A week ago Sunday, Jan and I decided to go out and see the new public art on Weybossett Street in Providence. It was on the parking lot side of the facade kept mainly to hide the lot. It now provides public art space on the street side as well as on the inside. The new murals were about fungus in detail. Yet another addition to local public art.
A Fungus By Any Other Name …
Created by the muralist Maia Hay (Instagram), A Spectrum of Gills: Hidden Mycelium, presents details of various fungi. According to the information on The Avenue Concept website, the five murals “… celebrates Rhode Island’s fungal diversity, featuring five present species: Mica Cap, Split Gill, Red Chanterelle, Yellow Patches, and Shaggy Ink Caps.“
The delicate detail of the fungus helped create almost abstract art, especially in the detail paintings. The painted art created a stark contrast against the brick and beam structure of the facade. We photographed the five fungus pieces and the wall structure then proceeded to our car. As we stepped out of the lot, Jan saw the reflection of a nearby building on our car and added another frame to her collection of reflections. While in the parking lot, I could not resist photographing the Superman Building and the back side of the Turks Head Building. Both are interesting buildings.
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Jan’s Collection
Cemal’s Collection
Salter Grove
Since it was still early and the weather was very nice, we decided to stop at Salter Grove. It is a small public park overlooking the bay. People use it to access fishing, launch boats, or enjoy the scenery often peppered by lovely swans. After taking some photographs from the parking area, we walked a short distance to look beyond the trees.
The view was lovely with a bunch of swans swimming slowly. We tried to photograph them but neither of us was a good enough nature photographer to capture them. A few took off after running on the water clumsily and beautifully. They stretched and showed their graceful bodies but their run on the water looked a little clumsy compared to their forms. There! Instead of seeing any photographs, take my words for the view!
After enjoying the small park and the swans, we returned home. Here are our photographs from Salter Grove.
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Haluk Atamal
Thanks for sharing the beautiful murals, Cemal.
I cannot decide if the walls are getting more value due to the murals or the murals are devaluated because of the ugly walls. In any case all is very interesting.
The Salter Grove feels too crowded – is it?
Take care and best regards,
Haluk
A. Cemal Ekin
The wall was kept to hide the parking lot behind it, Haluk. In a way, it preserves the look on the street side artificial as it may be. Yes, Salter Grove was jam-packed that day! Kidding aside, on some days it can get crowded by hikers, fishing crowds, boat owners, etc. Take care,
Cemal
jackie
The photos, as usual, are beautiful. I have never heard of Salter grove, but it looks like a splendid place. The murals are so colorful!
A. Cemal Ekin
Thanks, Jackie. Salter Grove is off Narragansett Parkway not far from our house. It is generally a quiet place to view the bay and the swans. Take care,
Cemal
Paul White
Cemal
The detail of the murals is amazing. The artist is great. Both Jan’s and your images are fantastic. Jan’s reflection image is also captivating. The images from Salter Pond are very beautiful and peaceful.
A. Cemal Ekin
Thanks, Paul. They were small but impactful murals. We tried to capture the content and the mood at each location. Take care,
Cemal