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New York: Washington Square Park
Inspiration: On any given day during the year, provided the weather isn't too inclement, one can find Joe Mangrum at a city park entertaining crowds with his art. He creates incredible murals on the ground with sand. Whenever I photograph him, I tend to focus on the man and not as much on his creation. To see better examples of his work, stop by his website.
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It is so much fun to see the artist at work, their expressions, how they move. What an amazing place to live!
Posted by: Cristi | March 26, 2010 at 09:09 AM
Haha, when I first read the post title I immediately thought of the the Sandman, a german tv character which brings children a last bedtime story and sends them to sleep with his dreamsand. Childhood memories!
Joe has to be a really special person. I'd never have the necessary patience for this. Nice picture, especially with the blurry crowd in the background.
Posted by: San | March 26, 2010 at 09:13 AM
San: He is pretty special. He spends up to 8 hours creating these murals and attracts crowds where ever he goes.
Cristi: Thank you!!!
Posted by: The Photodiarist | March 26, 2010 at 12:37 PM
This is what I meant, its all relevant to were the artiest exhibits his work. He will always be called a street artiest, as if he were a second rate artist. begging for people to tip him.
Posted by: george | March 26, 2010 at 06:27 PM
I think it takes some special kind of courage and confidence to spend up to 8 hours creating art that will soon be swept or washed away by weather. Love his hat - great capture!
Posted by: Catherine | March 28, 2010 at 01:43 AM