The here and now... and what and why

Complacency is a trap. At least that’s what I was thinking when I up and left the comfort of a Yankee prep school gig, where I taught music, amongst other things, for 28 years. There was also that life long career as a composer, musician and artist.

First, it was a year in St. Thomas, USVI, working as a reporter and shooting photography and then, a year in San Agustin Etla, Oaxaca, Mexico.
Time passed.
More time passed and a year back in the Athens of America followed by a hasty return to Oaxaca where it is all happening.
A couple of years in San Sebastian Etla and now, just down the road in San Pablo Etla. Life is good.

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For additional photography please visit my flickr page.
You can find my music on Jango (World & latin - Worldbeat) and at iTunes and most online stores.
¡Soy consciente de todas las tradiciones del Internet!
If you are coming to Oaxaca, please contact me for tours or advice.

Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo
The view from Corazon del Pueblo

The hereafter re me

My photo
Oaxaca, Oaxaca, Mexico
Musician, photographer, videographer, reporter, ex-officio teacher, now attempting to be a world traveler

Saturday, January 18, 2020

A feast for the eyes... street art

How nice it is to be inspired just by walking down the street.  The ever-changing street art scene is just that... ever-changing and ever-inspiring.  People are so skilled, brave and committed, that they take to the streets and create works of art for all to see. 
I spoke to this young man and he was so open and happy, it was contagious.  I'll check back to see the finished work next week.  And just a few steps down the street.
All of these were within one block! 
Simply put, the Arts, in its many forms, are an integral part of the social fabric, of life here in Oaxaca.
And the graphics can be graphic.
And two blocks further down, this new work...
Ever-changing and ever inspirational.
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1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Hi
Arrived back in Oaxaca a few days ago and looking up all the wonderful street art that you have been posting about. So great to be back and enjoying this amazing city!
I have noticed a great change, so many more tourists in the city than I remember two years ago when I was here!
Thanks for the great posting . . . . I have enjoyed your blog for many years.
Best to you!

January 31, 2020 at 12:06 AM

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