Inspirational Art: Henry Hargreaves

<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ0DV_DsVhDq5bk1j906hjmISV_uokVC6xP4efXhCHPyRPJ9wS9tDTJmHqzt2UAa7RG32i8UOrpkB5SOMoa1_byhZikNnuUAeLHQUYQLJtNBaK1Dw5m_9rvCtxh2a7x2qz7cjHQRUcdg/s1600/nyc_henry_hargreaves.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ0DV_DsVhDq5bk1j906hjmISV_uokVC6xP4efXhCHPyRPJ9wS9tDTJmHqzt2UAa7RG32i8UOrpkB5SOMoa1_byhZikNnuUAeLHQUYQLJtNBaK1Dw5m_9rvCtxh2a7x2qz7cjHQRUcdg/s1600/nyc_henry_hargreaves.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">New York City Subway, in ribbon</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsNLDifz4DlMr8djK0qm1ZyB0pvDyPgnSAFjGWUaH-Ztj7l_q6cAKN7KnayYIISXmacdzp9XD44taBuq4lqKP7McSFVOJMAnUKDAbKY_MnBT4GuNBNvlDp9tAAr1qZ0ROKSjfvQ-T9_A/s1600/paris_henry_hargreaves.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsNLDifz4DlMr8djK0qm1ZyB0pvDyPgnSAFjGWUaH-Ztj7l_q6cAKN7KnayYIISXmacdzp9XD44taBuq4lqKP7McSFVOJMAnUKDAbKY_MnBT4GuNBNvlDp9tAAr1qZ0ROKSjfvQ-T9_A/s1600/paris_henry_hargreaves.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Paris Subway, in pipecleaner</td></tr></tbody></table>How fun and amazing are these works of art photography by <a href="http://henryhargreaves.com/" target="_blank">Henry Hargreaves</a>. I discovered these pieces via <a href="http://www.cmybacon.com/2012/01/subway-series-by-henry-hargreaves/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20CMYBacon%20%28CMYBacon%29" target="_blank">CMYBacon</a>. These are two of five from his Subway Series. He also makes a map of Washington's subway using M&Ms, London's in dyed spaghetti, and Moscow's in yarn. The ribbon and the pipecleaner shown above are my favourites though. Here's why:<br /><br />I love the whimsy and the fluid line of the ribbon used to depict the New York City subway. I think that this is an interesting and contradictory way to illustrate a highly organized and structured system of the hustling and bustling city. The transparency of the ribbon gives depth and dimension. Absolutely brilliant.<br /><br />The Paris Subway is a favourite simply for its clean line and fun colour. I especially like the pops of lilac, pink and minty green. I think that pipecleaner would be the easiest medium to try and do a DIY of this project in... hmmm, maybe one day!<br /><br />These works would definitely make great conversation pieces! I'm truly inspired by the work of Hargreaves.<br />Are you?<br /><br />Love always,<br />Tiffany Leigh

Inspirational Art: Henry Hargreaves

New York City Subway, in ribbon Paris Subway, in pipecleaner How fun and amazing are these works of art photography by Henry Hargreaves . I ...

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