Sunday, March 22, 2009

Peace

Graffiti on an abandoned villa at Parede.

20 comments:

Kate said...

The villa looks like it has all kinds of possibities for rehab. The doves are a decent display of graffiti, which I usually dismiss out-of-hand, but this one is attractive.

Sharon said...

That graffiti shows some talent and the villa looks like it could shine once again with some loving care.

Lowell said...

What a shame that beautiful villa has been abandoned. I hate graffiti, but have to admit this is pretty good work!

Nice photo, JM!

crocrodyl said...

Interesting! And nice building!

abc said...

Looks like it was a beautiful villa once. Peace to you JM!

Anonymous said...

What colorful "artwork"...You wont miss seeing that as you drive or walk by!! great shot

marley said...

That is quite good graffiti, looks like it is supposed to be there.

Nancy said...

I'd love to to get my hands on this place. We are having more and more graffiti around here.

stromsjo said...

All sorts of decay at the same spot then.

I never figured out why houses in a city can stay abandoned. Whoever owns the ground would want to make good use of it, methinks.

Virginia said...

at least it appears to be part of the structure.
V

escape said...

i like old cement made houses specially the ones with this influence.

humanobserver said...

When I saw your image minutely, I found that you did a good job by putting the word peace.

Olivier said...

l'envol de l'oiseau est magnifique. Je savais pas que Bèvinda n'était pas connu au Portugal (la salle du concert était remplie), en France elle est connu pour les reprises des chansons de Gainsbourg dans son style si particulier. J'aime beaucoup ce qu'elle fait.
the takeoff of the bird is splendid.
I knew not that Bèvinda was not known in Portugal (the concert was filled), in France it is known for the resumptions of the songs of Gainsbourg in its so particular style. I like very much what she makes.

Babzy.B said...

nice doves :)

brattcat said...

I love the way your eye caught the quiet pride of this building, how it keeps its chin up no matter what happens to it.

Cezar and Léia said...

"Peace is to seek serenity in the people to live with joy the good times, have power and good ideas to face problems and
resolve difficulties.
Above all, peace is create an atmosphere of harmony
and welfare of family and community.
Always remember that where there is love, there is
peace!"
Beautiful graffiti!

Léia :-)

cieldequimper said...

NICE graffiti, a shame that the villa is abandoned.

PeterParis said...

Llike really nice graffiti.... but on the wrong place!

Joan Elizabeth said...

I lovely juxtaposition of old and new. Here's hoping other graffiti artists leave it alone and it doesn't get scribbled on.

USelaine said...

I wonder what could possibly be so wrong with such a beautiful building that it is left to deteriorate. If only I had a few million dollars...