Alley Art Arun
Tucked away in alleyways, art work graffiti and Arun.
Tucked away in alleyways are art and Arun. The grunginess reminded me of the streets of New York City, 5 Pointz and Queens. Check out just a few of the spots hidden around this gem in Los Angeles.
Heartthrob over here...ladies, he's single.
Wonder Walls at Coney Island
Summer has always seemed like the shortest season to me. It's true that time flies when you're having fun, but I never saw summer vacation months the same way since I've graduated (because they no longer exist). This year, summer flashed by and I haven't had as much time to go on photo-ventures. So, before August is completely over, before Labor Day officially marks the end of summer, I ventured my way out to the one and only Coney Island.
Summer has always seemed like the shortest season to me. It's true that time flies when you're having fun, but I never saw summer vacation months the same way since I've graduated (because they no longer exist). This year, summer flashed by and I haven't had as much time to go on photo-ventures. So, before August is completely over, before Labor Day officially marks the end of summer, I ventured my way out to the one and only Coney Island.
Though Coney Island is not a new place to be, I still find it thought provoking, fun and a place I can find inspiration. I'm not always there for the rides, definitely not there for the beach, nor am I there to see fireworks in the summertime. This year in particular, I went for the art-- walls and walls of ART. Per usual, I went early so I could beat the crowd. Below are just a few of the ones that captivated me, but there are at least 30+ walls to see.
This isn't just "street art." It's beyond that. It's a compilation of work from several artists, some that happen to be graffiti and street artists, but many are contemporary with a voice about this generation. It is lively, and it just happens to be murals in the streets.
And the best part...Smorgasburg is at the center of it all, surrounded by the vibrant work. I circled the area twice and of course because the sun was beaming, I chose a chair under the shady umbrella and entered an inviting conversation with a dear friend, discussing everything that was in our vision before us, and our vision of the future.
This summer has been filled with deep thought about whether destiny exists, and whether I truly have control over the path that I take. Do I choose to go down that road, or do I take that road only to see where it leads me? It's a lot of thinking and overthinking, but I've learned that this is probably every twenty-something. The waters are murkier, but all I can do is let go of the rope and let my life float on. Where to next? I haven't a clue. I didn't know exactly where these murals were located in Coney Island, but I walked the boardwalk, visited the Wonder Wheel and eventually found what I was looking for all along, after a wander down another street.
Forget the map, leave it at home. There's nothing you can do except take life one day at a time. Even when there aren't any more classes to take, life is schooling me year after year.
...and we'll all float on OK.
<3,
Laura
Slapping My Winter Blues
It was really cute when the first snowflake landed on NYC streets back in December. It even came right after the New year. It was so cute that 20 versions of the same snow covering naked trees blew up my Instagram feed. Everyone was a photographer that day. Not going to lie, I took a few photos, too, but I didn't take any with my camera phone. It was a snow venture with my Canon 60D and they were filter free.
But that's not the point of this post. The point is...I'M OVER IT.
I'm over how the snow looks outside my window. I'm tired of wetting my doormat with browned ice puddles left by my snow boots. Heck i'm tired of having to yank off my laced snow boots every time I'm back from the outside world. It was very cute the first maybe three storms, but it got real boring, real fast. And I really feel bad for everyone who has to shovel it every time.This post isn't going to control mother nature, but I'm hoping it'll be a chance for you to get to know me.
If there's one thing you'll learn about me soon as I build on this website...it's that Laura Chang loves color in her life. So to celebrate the launch of my new website...here's a look in my visions.
Here's to slapping winter blues' face! On this President's Day, I bring you color.
Photos feature Katrine A. and myself in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
