MariJ

Since my first and SG name starts with "M" I did a layout about Melbourne and used a large "M" in the title. Jody's Darren sent me some photos when he took Aidan there in the Fall, it sounded so interesting and apparently is quite the artsy place! I did a little research for my journaling, but it was fascinating to me that Darren said the works are constantly being painted over so that a day or less later it all will be different. Journaling reads: "Melbourne, Australia is known as one of the world’s great street art capitals for its unique expressions of art displayed on approved outdoor locations throughout the city. Hosier Lane is Melbourne’s most iconic Street Art lane way and one its main tourist attractions. A bluestone cobbled vehicular and pedestrian laneway, Hosier lane is a much celebrated landmark mainly due to its sophisticated Urban art that never closes and doesn’t charge admission. Hosier Lane's cobbled length draws camera-wielding crowds snapping edgy graffiti, stencils and art installations. Subject matter runs to the mostly political and counter-culture, spiced with irreverent humour; pieces change almost daily (not even a Banksy is safe here). Every available reachable space is covered including rubbish bins and the thin bars of gates. The artwork that adorns the walls of Hosier Lane is not just created with paint on brick work. Some of the works are created using stencils, old beer cans or with printed pages glued to the brick work." For this layout I used: SRO Value Pack Chalkboard