Tuesday, February 16, 2016

More downtown art

Entrance to parking garage
Scattered around Bellingham one can find some very interesting art. Although I don't park in this "Parkade" very often, it's open and free on the weekends, and I couldn't find any other place on Sunday than a spot in here. Everything was taken on the street and I suspected I'd find something if I entered the garage. Most people don't realize they don't charge for Saturdays or Sundays. (shhh! don't tell!)

This series of windows caught my eye, and then I realized that they aren't really there. My first indication that something was amiss is the picture of the sea in the lower left corner. And there is, unfortunately, no candy shop either. I'm not even sure if there are any bricks or whether it's all painted concrete. The sky provided a needed clue, though, since there isn't any!
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21 comments:

  1. Sally WesselyFebruary 16, 2016 at 1:56 PM

    Very interesting. Someone really has some talent.

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  2. RianFebruary 16, 2016 at 2:09 PM

    Very neat idea! But I do think someone should paint the ceiling blue...

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  3. TexWisGirlFebruary 16, 2016 at 2:47 PM

    that is so cool!

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  4. Elephant's ChildFebruary 16, 2016 at 5:03 PM

    Trompe l'oeil at its very best. I would love to see that.

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2016 at 5:41 PM

    That's so funny.

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  6. The Furry GnomeFebruary 16, 2016 at 6:07 PM

    Public art that provides an actual illusuion is great!

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  7. RedFebruary 16, 2016 at 6:15 PM

    Well, that's much more attractive than most parkades. Ours is pretty gaudy.

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  8. Linda ReederFebruary 16, 2016 at 7:17 PM

    That's a fun way to brighten an otherwise drab place.

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  9. Far Side of FiftyFebruary 16, 2016 at 7:29 PM

    Looks like more than a parking garage:)

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  10. Terra February 16, 2016 at 8:04 PM

    Brilliant talent of the muralist, I love this sort of trick your eye art.

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  11. Linda W.February 16, 2016 at 9:24 PM

    Interesting way to dress up a drab parking garage!

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  12. Hootin AnniFebruary 17, 2016 at 2:51 AM

    Now, THIS is incredible!!!

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  13. Linda KayFebruary 17, 2016 at 6:23 AM

    What an interesting display to make the parking garage more appealing.

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  14. Sharon WagnerFebruary 17, 2016 at 6:26 AM

    Someone had a good time. I love art that brightens up a dreary place. I need to paint a beach scene on my window right now!

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  15. troutbirderFebruary 17, 2016 at 9:15 AM

    Eerie!!!!

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  16. RitaFebruary 17, 2016 at 10:29 AM

    That is so clever and guaranteed to bring a smile! I would bet the bricks are painted on, too. Love it!! :)

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  17. Arkansas PattiFebruary 17, 2016 at 3:53 PM

    That is quite the illusion and really brightens up the area. Someone is quite clever.

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  18. BarbFebruary 17, 2016 at 5:42 PM

    tromp l oeil - surely does fool the eye.

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  19. Trish and Rob MacGregorFebruary 17, 2016 at 8:45 PM

    Tricks of light and paint! Very cool.

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  20. TomFebruary 18, 2016 at 6:45 AM

    I'd drive that far for a free parking space!

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  21. KayFebruary 18, 2016 at 10:40 PM

    I love it! That is just so cool! What an excellent artist.

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