"Midden" by Troy's Work Table . Frost Park Chalk Off 7:20. Friday 15 August 2014.
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Octopus flees her midden.
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The past few pieces of TWT chalk art influenced this piece. As did the sidewalk environment.
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Square bricks provided a wonderful foundation. Real vegetation to the left became chalk seaweed and kelp. A dark gray concrete panel helped to make the colors of the seaweed and midden "pop." An adjacent light gray concrete panel likewise highlighted the black of the octopus.
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This was a fairly fun, quickly drawn piece that plays with a few creation myths and stories that include Octopus as a primary deity. The sexual imagery of the piece wasn't initially intended, although, as it progressed, I certainly didn't shy away from it.
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And my favorite piece is the midden/landscape "crown" that adorns the mantle of Octopus.
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You can view more pictures of "Midden" and Frost Park Chalk Off 7:20 HERE.
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