street scenes

[Flourish]

This morning I tumbled a picture of Mademoiselle Maurice's origami installations and it reminded me of some of my old favorite street art installations. So I though I'd put together a little round up. Each piece is clearly meant to bring a smile to the viewers face and I can only imagine my delight if I was to stumble across one on a walk. Such little decorations that liven up the street can be a powerful influence on the attitude of a community. 

Clockwise from top left: 

1. Anna Garforth's "Grow" moss graffiti

2 & 3. Paige Smith's Paper Geodes

4 & 5. Mademoiselle Maurice's Origami

5. Unknown artist, Richmond, VA

rva street art festival

[Mike Broth from the RVA Street Fest Tumblr]

The #WhenInRVA Tumblr got me all nostalgic tonight. People often ask if the transition to the Bay Area was tough, and it was, but not in the way most expect. Richmond, VA is a great town with a lot going on. Tonight I'd like to share an awesome event in RVA that is officially over but lives on- the RVA Street Art Festival. If you are near Richmond, time for a visit.

[Some of the participating artist from the RVA Street Fest Tumblr]