Greenpoint
Lorven Pharmacy
Culture on the Cheap
Hooliganism!
Filed under: 11222, Fuck This Shit, GENIUS, Greenpoint, Stuff That Makes Miss Heather Happy
Suffice it to say it’s been an interesting week for yours truly. However, as things go, I am a pretty tough bitch nowadays. Also, I have a sense of humor. So when my buddy at Queens Crap had an idea— this being securing coupons for Dame Products and gifting them to 94th Precinct— I decided to follow up on it. I mean, what are they going to do? Throw me in jail? So off to Twitter I went. Enjoy!
This, ladies and gentlemen, is living your best life. I hold no grudges against Dame. They are not the problem. Patriarchy and the upholders of it are.
Greenpoint Photo Du Jour: 45
Filed under: 11222, GENIUS, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Stuff That Makes Miss Heather Happy
I encountered this work of art while running errands in the neighborhood today. I do not think I need to state who the person depicted is. We know. The whole world knows, unfortunately.
As a fellow artist I have to say the rendering and line work here is superb. This person has clearly received training in that respect. The incorporation of a drainage pipe— which has discharged some vile substance, quite fitting— as his mouth is nothing short of inspired. In fact, like this so much:
- I have seen fit to post it here.
- I am not disclosing its location.
- I have created two postcards for sale featuring this lovely image. I have priced them quite reasonable at $1.50 and $1.75 a pop. You can view and purchase them here and here.
Cheers!
Greenpoint Photo Du Jour: Happy Halloween!
Filed under: 11222, GENIUS, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Stuff That Makes Miss Heather Happy
I encountered these two finely dressed fellows on the Avenue this afternoon. They should get all the candy as far as I am concerned. After all, they’re on a mission from God.
Have a safe and happy Halloween, folks!
From The New York Shitty Photo Pool…
Filed under: GENIUS, Hooliganism, New York City, Street Art, Street Justice, Stuff That Makes Miss Heather Happy
Taken by nelsonabeel.
The Word On The Street: AMEN!
Filed under: 11222, GENIUS, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Hooliganism, The Word On The Street
I have seen a great deal of graffiti over the years. This is arguably one of if not the most brilliant of the lot. The message in and of itself is a winner, but what really puts this missive over the top is its placement: Lorimer Street at Bedford Avenue. Anyone who is familiar with this area can attest a great deal of drinking (both legally sanctioned and otherwise) comes to pass in this area. I have never seen Jesus among the quaffers— but who really knows? The ways of the son of god are mysterious! Bravo, anonymous hooligan. WELL DONE!
Greenpoint Photo Du Jour: Almost There…
Filed under: 11222, GENIUS, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Stuff That Makes Miss Heather Happy, The Word On The Street
I am pleased to announce that the airplane bottle art project is well along the way to completion!
Greenpoint Photo Du Jour: Manhattan Avenue
Filed under: 11222, GENIUS, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Stuff That Makes Miss Heather Happy, Urban Artifact
Today yours truly decided to avail herself of the sunshine and take a stroll around the neighborhood. It was on Manhattan Avenue I happened upon the above item. Knowing Greenpoint genius when I see it, I opted to stop and take a photo of it. This piqued the interest of the gentleman (presumably) responsible for this piece of art. He assured me it is very much a work in progress. The end product will spell out the initials of an buddy of his: “T. T. B.”. I applauded him on his ingenuity using a commonplace object (airplane bottles of liquor, many are to be found hereabouts) and the environment (in this case, a subway grate) so as to create a work of public art. My only suggestion was he perhaps paint the bottles so as to make them more noticeable. He noted quite a few passersby made that suggestion and that he plans to not only paint the bottles (in multiple colors, by hand) but continue this work on the adjacent grates. I am guessing divesting said bottles of their contents (READ: consumption) may very well be a “recreational”/”performance” aspect of this project as well. Brilliant! I can hardly wait to see the rest of this project unfold…
Great Moments In Greenpoint Siding: Special DIY Motor Vehicle Edition
Yes, gentle readers, that is plywood which has be re-purposed (and painted) so as to constitute a door. Is it my intention to ridicule the person responsible for this creation, you ask? Absolutely not. I have a very, VERY high respect for this kind of ingenuity. What’s more, it has a “retro” (a la “woodie”) touch. Well done!
Greenpoint Photos Du Jour: Seasons’ Greetings
Filed under: 11222, GENIUS, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Stuff That Makes Miss Heather Happy
Those of you who need a pick-me-up on this dreary post-election day would be well served to swing by 133 Noble Street.
There a multi-holiday/multi-species extravaganza awaits!
Special thanks goes out to autovac for contributing this photo to my photo pool. It was the nudge I needed to swing by and behold this bit of Greenpoint glory with my own eyes. You should too!
New York Shitty Photos Du Jour: And Now A Word From 387 Classon Avenue…
Filed under: 11238, Bed-Stuy, Bed-Stuy Brooklyn, GENIUS, Stuff That Makes Miss Heather Happy
We’ve all seen and traversed them: endless flyers and cards soliciting one kind of service or another gracing our sidewalks, foyers, doorways and even intercom systems. Speaking for myself, car services and real estate agents seem to be the worst offenders— but there’s plenty more blame to go around. Thus we, as citizens, post flyers stating we do not want these tree-killers gracing our property. After all, if we wanted or required these services we would undoubtedly find them of our own accord. This is why god created the Internet.
Most of the “no flyer” signs I see on any given day are the standard boiler plate variety. I need not explore them here because quite frankly they’re not very interesting. The manner in which the above residence has approached this problem, however, is another matter altogether. Behold the genius for yourselves, gentle readers.
You can always leave it to our friends in Bedford Stuyvesant to do something with style. Well done, 387 Classon! Let this be an inspiration to us all…
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