Monday, May 11, 2015

Train Noise

This mural by artist Paul Aloisi was painted on the railway underpass at Davenport & Dupont in 2014. Its title"Synesthesia" refers to the phenomenon where the stimulation of 1 sense leads to experiences in a 2nd sense - here it is hearing and vision. The mural is meant to be a visual representation of the sound of trains passing overhead. If you have time check out his site (HERE) with a short youtube film - it's pretty cool.
Taking part in Monday Murals. Click HERE to see more murals from around the world.

23 comments:

Luis Gomez said...

I like how colorful it is.

Mo said...

Looks great next to the rusty over bridge

EG CameraGirl said...

I really like this one. It's so appropriate for where it's painted!

Revrunner said...

Hmm. . . synthesia. . . I'm waiting for the hearing part. . . :-)

Anonymous said...

Perfect for its location!

Sharon said...

An interesting concept. I'm going check out the video.

don said...

The mural is based on an interesting concept. His interpretation of sound is very interesting.

PerthDailyPhoto said...

Oh I hope everyone checks out the link it's brilliant Pat, the music 'describes' the vision perfectly!

William Kendall said...

Beautifully colourful!

TexWisGirl said...

interesting art concept!

Halcyon said...

I love the colors.

cieldequimper said...

It really does give a sense of movement!

VP said...

Always better than the grey wall!

Gosia said...

it interesting and different from others

Tom said...

What a great way to brighten an underpass. Tom The Backroads Traveller

Karen said...

I can hear the train!

Randy said...

Nice abstract.

Stephanie said...

Nice use of colors and designs.

Jack said...

Second time in two days I have come across synesthesia (you missed the "es"). It was an article about an artist somewhere in southwest Florida who "hears" a painting. Seems he specializes in bright Warhol-like paintings of pop stars like Elvis, Cher, etc., with lots of color and drippings. He plays the same Grateful Dead record all day long. (I didn't say the man is sane . . . )

Cloudia said...

Yes! I see the mechanical roar!






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黄清华 Wong Ching Wah said...

Very interesting.

21 Wits said...

I believe I can nearly hear it! Such a colorful scene too.

Laura. M said...

Cheerful and very colorful mural!!