Photos By John HoffThere are more signs to report of revitalization on West Broadway. Flowers have appeared on the 800 block, renovation has begun at 1005 West Broadway, and some artsy banners have taken their place on lamp posts.
I have mixed feelings about the banners. On the one hand, I think they are expressive and probably better than no artsy banners at all. On the other hand...
...to me they only say "Putting a happy face on urban dystopia." Distorted cartoon faces are not the kind of art which makes folks passing through West Broadway want to get out of their vehicles. I mean, what happened? Did some of the psycho clown's offspring show up for a summer family reunion at the old furniture store?
I have mixed feelings about the banners. On the one hand, I think they are expressive and probably better than no artsy banners at all. On the other hand...
...to me they only say "Putting a happy face on urban dystopia." Distorted cartoon faces are not the kind of art which makes folks passing through West Broadway want to get out of their vehicles. I mean, what happened? Did some of the psycho clown's offspring show up for a summer family reunion at the old furniture store?
I sincerely hope the "distorted faces" cartoon art is only temporary. Word is the banners are from Juxtaposition Arts.
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