On my way to work, I spotted something in a public garbage can that looked familiar. It was half of a swap box by elmaks!. Without hesitation I carefully reached in and halted its trip to the dump. I looked at the surrounding poles and walls hoping to spot the other piece."There, on the ground," muttered my trusted companion pointing next to the garbage can. I grabbed it and placed both pieces delicately into my great big black bag. My rescue was not as heroic and brave as Zoom's, but it was as heartfelt.
I would like to fix the box, and install it on the inside entrance of my home, so that all who cross my threshold have the opportunity to take part in a swap. But I feel that I require the artist's blessings...
What do you say, elMaks!, may I fix it and install the swap box indoors?
13 comments:
a swap box! that is such a lovely idea. i would like to make one. i wonder where it should go...humdeehumhum!
Good save, nice work! I still have the one I saved too.
Really? Whenever I come across a broken swap box or piece of street art, I fix it (1, 2, 3 to be blogged soon).
IMO, the whole point behind street art is for public enjoyment/interaction.
- RG>
I think the swap box needs to live outside....
I agree with you, Aggie and RealGrouchy, but I am curious to know if the artist likes the idea of one of his peices being indoors.
And, Aggie, you can attest to this, I have at least 200 individual people go through my house in any given year - it is not a public place - but it sure is a visited place. The box would be used...
Also, for all we know, even rescuing the broken swap boxes, fixing them and re-installing them outdoors might go against the artists' intentions...
I hope Elmak! can give us some guidance.
Couldn't you put it on a post or a tree outside your house?
I give you permission to do whatever you like with it.
I'm surprised that one stayed up as long as it did. The screws which I brought were totally unsuited to that particular pole. Ah, well...I learned one more thing about ptting up streetart.
Yay! I was hoping elmaks would give you the thumbs up.
Elmak!, you are a swell fella - thank you du fond de mon petit couer.
Zoom, Yah! is correct - I'll put something in your swap box if you put something in mine...
Darling Woodsy - I miss your quirky wisdom...
Jen G - you are a sweetie, thank you. I am slowly heading back... Winter took some ooomph out of me - especially because of the bus strike.
We miss you...
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