Woman Amid Towering Walls of Recycled Junk Art
Sunday, June 14th, 2009 at 7:21:02 PM · 2009/austin_trash_chapel/PhotomatixResults1/PhotomatixResults1
A woman named Penelope, dressed in a bright blue tunic with sunglasses and a camera, stands at the entrance of the Cathedral of Junk in Austin, Texas. Towering walls on either side of her are densely packed with salvaged and recycled objects including bicycles, satellite dishes, fans, wires, hoses, hubcaps, appliances, and countless other discarded items. The structure creates a narrow corridor or tunnel effect, giving the impression of walking through a surreal, chaotic urban cave. The HDR photography technique enhances the textures and colors of the metallic and plastic debris, lending the scene a hyper-real, almost cinematic quality. The mood is whimsical and eclectic, perfectly embodying Austin's 'Keep Austin Weird' ethos.
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