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Sunday, 8 December 2013
Murals along the Underpass
Another view of the Underpass in reading with the murals on it, as you can see it is all the way along. At the end is the River Kennet which was in full flood at the time. I'll post photos in the near future.
I don't know the history of this mural. Was it commissioned? Do people just come by and paint? Here in the states a lot of spaces like this have been taken over by graffiti artists. Some of it is quite lovely, others not so much.
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These tile murals very much lighten the underground passages. A public service. Thanks for contributing to this week's Monday Mural.
ReplyDeleteThey do but I think it needs some spucing up along there
DeleteA mural in an underpass is always nice to make the sometimes gloomy atmosphere lighter. In this case a better one . Thanks for showing.
ReplyDeleteI can't argue with what you say, many underpasses are so dull & boreing at least this one give some life to it.
DeleteGood composition to draw the eye into the picture.
ReplyDeleteThank you Judy though I was only trying to show the mural, never thought of composing the photo
DeleteHelps to make it a bit less spooky
ReplyDeleteYes though I'm not sure I would want to go through at night
DeleteI wouldn't either. :)
DeleteYou can go through with me then
DeleteIt makes the tunnel a much more friendly place.
ReplyDeleteYou would like to think so, not sure the weather helped that day
DeleteThis mural brightens up an otherwise dreary place. So cheerful and full of color!
ReplyDeleteThey are but the ceiling spoils it
DeleteSuch colorful paintings are beautiful. Otherwise the underground were just gray.
ReplyDeleteBest regards, Synnöve
Yes Synnöve though many others are dull and dreary
DeleteIt turns what could be a nasty place into a friendly one!
ReplyDeleteYes though I still would not want to go through at night, the river did not look too inviting
DeleteBetter than plain tiles - more interesting.
ReplyDeleteLiz
Oh yes your so right there
DeleteI don't know the history of this mural. Was it commissioned? Do people just come by and paint? Here in the states a lot of spaces like this have been taken over by graffiti artists. Some of it is quite lovely, others not so much.
ReplyDeleteI could not tell you though it looks like it could have been a community effort but I will be returning and will find out more
DeleteNice photo!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much
DeleteThe passage looks well lit and the murals make it colorful, Bill!
ReplyDeleteNeeds to be well lit where it is situated, and it does cheer it up
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