I took this street art photo a long time ago back in 2015 and I may have posted it before. I thought it suited my rainbow theme this month.
The reason I am posting it now is because I have only just realized its significance.
It was taken at the Powerhouse in Geelong when I met up with another 365er who used to post on here called Marnie. She took me to the Powerhouse and it was a fascinating place for street artists. It closed for a long time but I believe it opened again in 2021.
I have since seen this particular artwork as a poster. I have just looked up the artist who is called Martin Sharp and only just found out his history. He was an Australian Street artist and filmmaker known for his distinctive 1960s music posters. This artwork is of Jimi Hendrix and I believe Martin Sharp died in 2013 so how this artwork appeared on a board at the Powerhouse in 2015 I have no idea but I am so glad I took the photo when I did
I immediately thought of Jimi Hendricks, this must be one of his promotional pieces. It is wonderful. Your rainbow month is going to be amazing, I can’t wait to see it.
It seems to me that there was a famous photo of Hendrix playing his guitar like this and perhaps Sharp's poster and the copy of it on to this building as a mural could have progressed, but a quick search didn't turn up anything. I was not a fan of his music, but he certainly made and impact in his short but tragic life. He was left-handed too which meant he played the guitar upside down and backwards from all other guitar players. Colorful rainbow photo indeed- suits the artist well! I remember Marnie too- she was a faithful follower for a long time.
@koalagardens@casablanca Thanks. I haven't heard from Marnie for a while so today I sent her a quick email. Will let you know how she is if she replies. @olivetreeann Yes there was a posted of this artwork.
I have such fond memories of Marnie from here in my early years, so this makes this photo even more special
@koalagardens @casablanca Thanks. I haven't heard from Marnie for a while so today I sent her a quick email. Will let you know how she is if she replies. @olivetreeann Yes there was a posted of this artwork.