I'm afraid I "waxed philosophical" with this one. Mardi Gras makes me think of the French Quarter, and one can't think of New Orleans without thinking of Katrina, or the New Orleans Saints who recently won the SuperBowl. I tried to suggest the city rising again to overcome the devastation of Katrina. The words are part of the lyrics from the 1960's song "The City of New Orleans". Thanks for a great challenge, and thank you, blog visitors, for your comments.
Monday, February 15, 2010
Mixed Media Monday - Mardi Gras
I'm afraid I "waxed philosophical" with this one. Mardi Gras makes me think of the French Quarter, and one can't think of New Orleans without thinking of Katrina, or the New Orleans Saints who recently won the SuperBowl. I tried to suggest the city rising again to overcome the devastation of Katrina. The words are part of the lyrics from the 1960's song "The City of New Orleans". Thanks for a great challenge, and thank you, blog visitors, for your comments.
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What a very special and fantastic piece you have made Bev, Katrina was a a terrible disaster for New Orleans.
ReplyDeletei really love your take on the theme. hopefully new orleans will fully recover... the superbowl was a good sign...
ReplyDeleteWhat a different take! I really like your entry Bev!
ReplyDeleteOh Bev~
ReplyDeleteThis is a fantastic piece you have here. I have a huge lump in my throat... you have summed NOLA up very well, Katrina is still effecting many in this great city. And the Superbowl, is kind of, a re-birth. And even the 1st year after Katrina, NOLA celebrated Mardi Gras...because that is the kind of people who live here. So well done and bravo to you!
Oh that is fabulous!!! Truly beautiful! I moved to New Orleans right after Katrina, so I experienced the devastation and rebuilding first-hand...It is a story of amazing resilience and you captured that in your piece remarkably!
ReplyDeleteOh wow this very special.
ReplyDeleteFantastic work and idea. Love them.
What a great tribute to a beautiful city, Bev! You've definitely captures the spirit of New Orleans. BTW, Welcome Back! Hugs, Terri xoxo
ReplyDeleteVery original take... I really like the city rising again concept... very nice and very moving.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful collage, Bev. Thank you for recognizing New Orleans as a strong, beautiful city!
ReplyDeleteGreat to see you back in action Bev- this is a wonderful , festive entry with all of the elements that make Mardi Gras so special- beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteNice piece Bev - very thoughtful.
ReplyDeleteThe devastation in New Orleans is still great. It deserves a reminder that they still work to rebuild.
ReplyDeleteAh! I love this! Wonderful colors and imagery. My dad would love it too - I will have to show him the next chance I get as he would be so proud of your work! Have a great week, Kristin xo
ReplyDeletewonderful adaption with the history!
ReplyDeleteBecause I lived in the Big Easy for 5 years and still get homesick for this fascinating city, I think this piece is very powerful. Beautiful too, Bev.
ReplyDeleteBev, this is fantastic! It's funny, but even I, here in Oz, was happy to see that the Saints won the Superbowl, knowing what a great morale booster it would be for New Orleans. You have expressed all of that so well! Diane
ReplyDeleteFantastic digital collage.
ReplyDeleteBev, you have outdone yourself here. I gave up on the Mardi Gras theme but you have given it a completely different look. Your collage is beautifully designed and very touching. The only thing that is getting up my nose is the song!! I know it, I know the tune, but I can't for the life of me remember what it is called. I do have delayed brain reaction so it will probably come to me during the day.
ReplyDeleteIt is so good to see you back at the keyboard!! No doubt your updated and now virus-free computer will inspire you to great things.
fantastic work!!! I love the masks...they add to the fun....
ReplyDeleteI think you nailed it Bev! Caught my eye right away!! Great way to honor the city and all it has overcome since that tragedy.
ReplyDeleteI love that old folk song--City of New Orleans--love the bit of quote you used for the piece. I cheered long and loud when the Saints came marching back--what a triumph over circumstance their win this year was. Love the "thoughtfulness' of this art work.
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