JR has been updating his You Tube page with new videos. Hustler of Culture posted a video of his beginnings in 2000, and I had to follow suit and post one as well.
Last year I posted about JR's project Wrinkles of the City, LA. I was unaware that there was a video documenting the people who's images he wheate-pasted. It's a great video. Wonderful to see the pieces come to life. And man, it's so touching and moving to hear them speak about their wrinkles! I'm creeping up on 40 and it's interesting how I never really once thought about getting old until the past year and a bit. It's a trip, really.
I love the strength and wisdom in these interviews. But above all I love the freedom they each person has all gotten with age. Amazing. I want that.
Above photo courtesy of Sonja Teri, taken by Shannon Cottrell of the LA WEEKLY.
I loved the video. JR's work is so interesting and thought provoking. Thank you for posting this. It made me want to see more of his work.
Posted by: Russty Brazil | Thursday, February 02, 2012 at 12:01 PM
Excellent piece of art on the wall. I like the expression that you have chosen for your post, "Wrinkles of the city". It makes me think about all the years that this city has survived.
Posted by: Jen | Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 12:44 AM