I spent the other day exploring and painting in an abandoned mansion near Barcelona. In its heyday the estate was a decadent beach front palace. Today it has been left to complete ruins and more than a few of us have come through to leave our mark. While adding to the decay I decided to paint on a mirrored closet with a phrase to reflect on. Especially for those who once lived here.
Keep It Simple Stupid
Tagged abandoned, keep it simple stupid, kiss, mansion, mirror
What’d you do this weekend?
I don’t remember but I know I had some Fuki Good Times.
Nice photo report from last Sunday afternoon by Spank (MadLove/FK). Lots more over at the MTN-World blog
Casa Nova, meaning New House in Catalan, was painted in a torn out house on the outskirts of of Barcelona in the winter of 2009. The message, colors and delicacy of these painted words strike a stark but seductive contrast to the chaos and decay surrounding the remains of these walls. The amount of detail and texture in this image shine through stunningly in this large photographic print.
print details:
Casa Nova
Archival giclée print
38″ x 28″ (approx. 97 x 71 cm)
Moab Entrada 300gsm Cotton Rag paper
Edition of 10
€310 each + shipping (will vary depending on your location). Payments will be accepted via PayPal.
If you’re interested please write to ripo.visuals@gmail.com.
(click above images to see larger)
found while wandering in places most people don’t wander
