Before I Die… Wonderful Street Installation

“Before I Die…” is a beautiful, simple and effective street art installation located on a run-down house in New Orleans by Candy Chang.

This kind of art, to me, is the kind of work that I wish I could think of when I am questioned about the ‘validity’ of modern art. It is the kind of work that allows the viewer to think, feel and participate in the work itself. Which allows people to invest themselves in the piece.

The value of the work, is not the components of which it was built, just some chalkboard paint, some spray and some permission from people. But if you look through the article itself, and read some of the responses from the local residents, then you can see the value in the work.

A great find. To me, this is visually pleasing, but it’s the evidence of the involvement of other people in the work that makes it so exceptional.

Please, for your own sake – take a look at her page documenting the project.

 

(via CR Blog)