Evocative

 

And when the rains came

the petrichor enveloped

me with nostalgia.

 

by Scooj

Caught in a rainstorm

 

A map of London

printed on the underside

of my umbrella;

incongruous reminder

of my original home.

 

by Scooj

Inclement weather

 

Raining in Bemmie

and the crowds may diminish

but not the spirit.

 

by Scooj

Summer interrupted (for a day)

 

Let the sun shine in

or at least a cloudy sky;

break in dry weather.

 

by Scooj

Rain

 

Much needed although

unwelcome interruption;

the heavens open.

 

by Scooj

Second life

 

On the allotment

Heath Robinson contraptions

harvest rainwater.

 

by Scooj

Rain dance

.

Conservatory 

music tap tapping and the

rivulets run wild.

.

by Scooj

551. Hartland Road, Camden Town (1)

Another wonderful piece from the summer when I took a trip to Camden Town. This work by Dan Kitchener ticks all the boxes as far as I am concerned. A colourful wet street scene with cars and umbrellas demonstrating the amazing talent of this street artist.

Dan Kitchener, Hartland Road, Camden Town, September 2016
Dan Kitchener, Hartland Road, Camden Town, September 2016

As discussed previously when posting about Dan Kitchener pieces, it is all in the detail. From a distance the piece looks a bit busy and confused. But take a closer look, and the picture takes over.

Dan Kitchener, Hartland Road, Camden Town, September 2016
Dan Kitchener, Hartland Road, Camden Town, September 2016

Crowds of pedestrians going about their business lit by the bright neon signs and street lighting, and the cars on the right hand side of the mural, blurred as they speed along. The perfect street mural so atmospheric.

Dan Kitchener, Hartland Road, Camden Town, September 2016
Dan Kitchener, Hartland Road, Camden Town, September 2016

It rains

 

Interminable

rain, eroding memories

of warm summers past.

 

by Scooj

475. Kentish Town Road (1), Camden

I really did enjoy my recent tour of Camden Town, and one of the first pieces I saw was this lovely Dan Kitchener work in a tiny car park area off the Kentish Town Road. The three walls were festooned with street art, but this piece had pride of place along the entire length of one wall.

Dan Kitchener, Kentish Town Road, Camden, September 2016
Dan Kitchener, Kentish Town Road, Camden, September 2016
Whenever I see Dan Kitchener’s works I am reminded of the book by Judith Kerr, the tiger who came to tea. I can’t really explain why, but there is a street picture in the book which I think of every time I see Dan’s work.

Dan Kitchener, Kentish Town Road, Camden, September 2016
Dan Kitchener, Kentish Town Road, Camden, September 2016
I can’t really get enough of his extraordinary murals, which is a good thing really, because they are everywhere…more to come soon.