Monday, November 3, 2008

Everyday Beauty

Something that I have come to love through my photography is finding beauty in the little details that are all around us everyday. It's easy to find beauty in nature, but what about in a city. There is so much beauty surrounding us, but often we fail to see it because we get consumed in the task at hand. Inspiration can be found in creative architecture, graffiti on a brick wall, or black metal grating on a city street. Thanks to Coco+Kelley for sharing a great project who's mission is calling after my own heart.

Urban Curators was started by six students who find inspiration in the unexpected. "The goal of the Urban Curators project is to engage the public in the celebration of the decaying urban environment, recognizing its inherent aesthetic qualities as well as the important role that it plays within our cultural habitat." (Urban Curators Mission Statement)
They have invited you to join in and take pictures of your own city. Even if you don't "frame" and photograph the city around you, do take the time to appreciate it as a form of art and beauty.

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