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Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Refugio Espiritual
What I love most about this photo is the way this Hispanic pentacostal church awkwardly yet comfortably occupies the New-England-Protestant architectural trappings of the building—albeit in the form of aluminum siding, pre-fab windows and department-store lamp. It reminds me again that nothing arises out of thin air, sui generis—that everything is, to one degree or another, a mash-up of things that came before, often with an added, original twist that makes it appear brand new.
© Joseph Gerhard. All rights reserved.
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"And one thing change'll bring is somethin' new" (Steve Earle)
ReplyDeleteA brilliant post & you're right. It's the mixing & adoption that is so fascinating. A long time ago I was told that real artistry consist of the best possible citation.
All the best & safe travels, Fritsch.
P.S. Just wanted to say thank you for continuing motelrodeo. It's one of my oases. Thanks!