Automobile Alley

[khook]

I agree its a nice addition of color and alternative art. There is way too much homogenized art around....

[Spartan]

I too like the The Womb mural. Its a great place to take pictures as well and my out of town friends loved it.

I went to take pics of it the other day and ran into another girl who was taking photos of it, and asked a few questions about it.. I see people checking it out all the time. I think it's a hit.

[Larry OKC]

Spartan, are you going to post the pics? LOL

[Pete]

The Bindery Project (36 NE 10th) looks like it's moving forward. Seeking approval from the Downtown Design Review Committee for it's plans to convert and add on to structure creating two living units:

[Urban Pioneer]

Interesting protest in front of our building the other day. Someone noted the other day that this is part of the grand marketing strategy for the area.

"Lease space to conservative legislator who will then draw liberal protesters who will become regulars at Coffee Slingers and then buy furniture while amped up on caffeine." LOL



We are becoming a diverse big city and Auto Alley is in the middle of it!

[Spartan]

Imagine if your car just happened to be parked there, haha...

[Spartan]

The Bindery Project (36 NE 10th) looks like it's moving forward. Seeking approval from the Downtown Design Review Committee for it's plans to convert and add on to structure creating two living units:

Is this a final rendition or more of an exploratory item (such as with the Merc a while ago)?

[Spartan]

Spartan, are you going to post the pics? LOL

Sure, here ya are.







Yes, this DID just happen in OKC, and yes, it's awesome.

[Architect2010]

LOVE IT! Bigfoot sounds awesome. XD

[BBatesokc]

Again, I know I'm in the silent minority, but I don't get it. However, I would have loved to have seen the building covered in a huge urban subway art type graffiti mural. This just makes me want to puke.

[Rover]

There is a segment of people who don't get anything but traditional design, art, music, etc. I don't think this is meant to appeal to that group. Thankfully the city now sees the value in this kind of diversity and embraces it rather than prohibits it. Welcome to the 21st century OKC. We've been stuck in the past too long.

[gracefor24]

There is a segment of people who don't get anything but traditional design, art, music, etc. I don't think this is meant to appeal to that group. Thankfully the city now sees the value in this kind of diversity and embraces it rather than prohibits it. Welcome to the 21st century OKC. We've been stuck in the past too long.

I agree with everything you've said and I still hate the building. I honestly think it's a pretty crappy example of graffiti art. There isn't much original or artistic about it. This seems like a project that a High School art class could pull off. Who can't paint a rainbow?

That said I'm glad the area is drawing interest and developing a personality. I don't have to like everything in an area to love the city and what is happening.

Also, reasonable minds can differ and it not be because one side is urban and sophisticated and the other isn't.

[bluedogok]

I agree with everything you've said and I still hate the building. I honestly think it's a pretty crappy example of graffiti art. There isn't much original or artistic about it. This seems like a project that a High School art class could pull off. Who can't paint a rainbow?

That said I'm glad the area is drawing interest and developing a personality. I don't have to like everything in an area to love the city and what is happening.

Yep, it all goes back to art (and pretty much everything) being subjective.

[BBatesokc]

I agree with everything you've said and I still hate the building. I honestly think it's a pretty crappy example of graffiti art. There isn't much original or artistic about it. This seems like a project that a High School art class could pull off. Who can't paint a rainbow?

That said I'm glad the area is drawing interest and developing a personality. I don't have to like everything in an area to love the city and what is happening.

Also, reasonable minds can differ and it not be because one side is urban and sophisticated and the other isn't.

My thoughts exactly. Looks like the scribbles you see on someone's notepad when they are bored. Traditional taste has nothing to do with it. I often stop and take photos of really cool urban graffiti, but this is just sad.

[Just the facts]

Anyone ever notice how pot heads are intrigued by geometric lines and bright colors? That isn't a slam, just an observation.

[dankrutka]

Again, I know I'm in the silent minority, but I don't get it. However, I would have loved to have seen the building covered in a huge urban subway art type graffiti mural. This just makes me want to puke.

I'm not trying to be rude, but didn't you already write this exact post? What's the point of saying you don't like it over and over? We get it. You don't like it. Most people disagreed with you the first time. Let's move on...

[Rover]

My thoughts exactly. Looks like the scribbles you see on someone's notepad when they are bored. Traditional taste has nothing to do with it. I often stop and take photos of really cool urban graffiti, but this is just sad.

Love to see one of those pictures to understand your version of cool urban graffiti.

And, art isn't necessarily useful for getting mass consensus. It is often intended to appeal to narrow segments and to make others notice, and hopefully to feel or think. It is often more polarizing than unifying. Since this is now a hot topic here, I guess it achieved its goal. And to the credit of whoever had to sign off on this, the acceptance of something that isn't "popular" is a good sign for the city. Tolerance of a variety of ideas, philosophies and styles is the way this city will grow and mature.

[Urban Pioneer]

Photo's from within Treasures Past next to Coffee Slingers.

[BBatesokc]

I'm not trying to be rude, but didn't you already write this exact post? What's the point of saying you don't like it over and over? We get it. You don't like it. Most people disagreed with you the first time. Let's move on...

You'll survive..... so "let's move on."

[Architect2010]

Anyone ever notice how pot heads are intrigued by geometric lines and bright colors? That isn't a slam, just an observation.

Lol. Not really. I believe you're thinking of another DRUG, because pot does not have that affect on you. Stay Classy.

[Rover]

If it was designed for pot heads, it would be made of nacho cheese. LOL

[Larry OKC]

Spartan: thanks for posting the pics. Not my style at all but if the neighbors (those that have to look at it everyday) don't object...why not?

[Spartan]

No problemo Larry. The funny thing is, one neighbor (Susan Anthony) did object, whilst the whole project was championed by Steve Mason. The city just wasn't able to say no to Wayne Coyne who has already done so much for the community, as has Mason obviously.

[Larry OKC]

While I don't think a single home/property owner should get their way, if the majority said "No", then that would be another thing. Of course, if one doesn't like it they can move. As far as i know, there is nothing preventing the owner from doing such things inside the building or in an area not seen by the general public. I take it that there isn't a HOA or the like in that area? Historic design rules in place to prevent such things etc?

[Architect2010]

If it was designed for pot heads, it would be made of nacho cheese. LOL

Now this, I can agree to. ;P

My question too Larry, is Automobile Alley considered a Historic District? If not, are any of the buildings on the Historic Register independently? Does an area have to be comprised of a certain percentage of historic buildings to be a Historic Overlay? Or does an area that has many buildings listed independently on the register, get "promoted" to a historic district, after passing a certain threshold? Sorry if that's confusing.