Monday, 30 July 2012

MARKET ST MURAL

Last week I had occasion to pop into 50 Market St in the City, for a chore and I got a surprise when I saw a very nice mural decorating what is otherwise a very plain and utilitarian office building. The stark simplicity of the foyer (reminiscent of Art Deco, perhaps) is livened up by a triptych that hangs on a wall close to the lifts.

There is no information about the mural anywhere in the foyer, and the only indication of the artist is the signature "R. Metcalfe '95" on the bottom right hand corner. A trawl through google failed to enlighten me as to who this artist is or what the triptych is called. However, there are plenty of mellow yellows and brilliant blues in this work!

This post is part of the Monday Murals meme,
and also the Mellow Yellow Monday meme,
and also the Blue Monday meme.







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26 comments:

  1. Linda30 July 2012 at 15:18

    That certainly brightens up the wall! What a nice piece of artwork! Great find, Nick!

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  2. roentare30 July 2012 at 15:25

    This is truely interesting to view these locations. I will mark it to pay it a visit this weekend

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  3. LindyLouMac30 July 2012 at 16:47

    Very colourful what a shame you were unable to find out anything about the artist.

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  4. SmilingSally30 July 2012 at 17:28

    What an eye catcher!

    Happy Blue Monday.

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  5. joy30 July 2012 at 17:33

    they are really an amazing arts. dropping by from MYM.

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  6. Joe30 July 2012 at 17:58

    The colour is very vibrant. Eye catching. It would be nice for the building manager to incorporate some acknowledgement of the work with the mural.

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  7. Liz30 July 2012 at 18:16

    The murals are beautiful. Have a fabulous week.

    Liz @ MLC
    Liz @ YACB

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  8. Valladolid Daily Photo30 July 2012 at 18:30

    As colorful as artsy!

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  9. ArtandArchitecture-SF.com30 July 2012 at 19:26

    Gorgeous, thanks for the closeups the texture is obvious an integral part of the piece, and you have captured it perfectly.

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  10. Fashion Momma30 July 2012 at 19:53

    Beautiful photos you share.

    My Blue.

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  11. Oakland Daily Photo30 July 2012 at 20:48

    These glow in their location. I appreciate the closeups to show the textures. Someone rightly thought these walls could use some art energy. Thanks for participating in this week's Monday Mural.

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  12. Sylvia K30 July 2012 at 20:53

    What a delightful, colorful mural, Nick! I love how you've captured the texture as well as the variety of beautiful colors! Terrific as always! Have a lovely evening and a beautiful tomorrow!

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  13. Unknown30 July 2012 at 23:31

    LOVE the artwork! Wish I could see it with my own eyes from up close. This one definitely speaks to me!

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  14. cassandrasminicorner30 July 2012 at 23:41

    Great share of Blues! Beautiful:)

    Visiting for Blue Monday- hope you can stop by.

    http://www.cassandrasminicorner.com/2012/07/newest-baby-2012-yamaha-rhino-700.html

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  15. RedPat31 July 2012 at 01:25

    I really like this one, Nick!

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  16. Valerie31 July 2012 at 04:34

    A colourful collection indeed Nick. Hopefully one of your followers may be able to shed some light on the elusive artist! Have a great week.

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  17. Unknown31 July 2012 at 05:58

    nice walls :) love the combination of colors. artistic. Hope you can stop by at my blue monday: http://www.heartscontentofamama.com/2012/07/vince-moments-on-our-drive-rest-stops.html

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  18. Randy31 July 2012 at 07:26

    These are lovely. From a distance I thought they were encaustics.

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  19. CaT31 July 2012 at 08:54

    interesting..
    but i guess you could also hang them upside down and nobody would notice ;) no?
    just try when nobody is watching!

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  20. Ann31 July 2012 at 09:26

    Very beautiful artwork.
    Ann

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  21. Maurice Lauher31 July 2012 at 09:35

    This is a really great posting - I would love to the mural in person, but you have reported on it well.

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  22. cassandrasminicorner31 July 2012 at 10:40

    Visiting you back for MYM- hope you can stop by..

    http://www.sweetposh.info/2012/07/zigzag-pattern-socks.html

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  23. Tito Eric31 July 2012 at 14:09

    Wow ... Amazing captures! Beautiful!

    I wonder why they don't often give artists their just due.

    Cheers ... visiting from MYM!

    http://turningboholano.blogspot.com/2012/07/flip-flops-flop.html

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  24. Tanya Breese31 July 2012 at 19:43

    beautiful work, love the colors!

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  25. Anonymous31 July 2012 at 23:33

    Very compelling...

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  26. Gemma Wiseman3 August 2012 at 15:02

    I so love the colours! They seem to melt into each other! Stunning!

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