One of the most bohemian buildings of the capital of Spain, the Barley Market, will undergo a major transformation. And that is, after almost 140 years of history, both its façade, as part of its inside, will be filled with color thanks to “Boamistura” art collective, that next October 16 will terminate its involvement in this landmark building, making it one of the older urban art world, and the largest in Spain, which have covered 6,000 square meters in area and have been used 2,000 kilograms of paint, 40 rolls extendible and around 1,000 hours of work by a team of 15 people, who worked from dawn to dusk during this time, not understanding Sundays or holidays.
BOAMISTURA consists of five young locals , from the area of Alameda de Osuna , sharing from their teenage passion for painting , and what began as a group of kids graffiti fans ended up being an art collective that has worked in cities like New York , Venice , Cape Town , Manchester and more. Javi , is an architect and one of the artists in this group consists of a graphic designer, a graduate in Fine Arts or civil engineer. From their point of view, the Barley Market was the place to convey optimism , "this market is one of the most emblematic buildings in the center of Madrid , especially in the neighborhood where it is, La Latina, and bohemian atmosphere brings more charm yet, and all this combined with the process of decay in which it was made to give you the ideal point of optimism for this initiative” , --he adds-- “It had all the sense in the world to change and give a touch of color to this neighborhood “. Javi believes that the capital still lacks a few steps forward as far as urban culture is concerned, "Madrid is still at a slightly hostile city to work , every time we want to take a project forward obstacles we encounter perhaps other cities more liberal or a more open mind about these issues we are not” . Nevertheless , he and his colleagues are very excited with this renovation.
The imposing dome of this building are the key element of this great mural, occupying 4860 meters square and each is painted a very striking color , “We wanted to reflect the foods that you can see on market stalls , reflect on to-day activity”. The environment is not invited to something else, because from the top of the building you can make out the domes of important places such as the Church of San Francisco El Grande , Church of St. Andrew , and even a little further away from the cathedral domes of La Almudena and the five of the Barley Market passed quite unnoticed , until now. For Boamistura it was essential to give them the role yhat they deserved : " The impact on the landscape is very important. Not only are seen from the street , creating lighting effects, colors and shades will also be present and very visible in the life of the roofs , bars and terraces of La Latina”. But Boamistura could not leave this great work without giving one of his most characteristic touches , and the colors of the domes serve as support so you can read the word "Color" , written in white by Anaformismo (It is a perspective effect used in art to force the viewer to a certain point of view or privileged preset , from which the element takes on a proportionate and clear) technique , which consists that this word can only be seen from a particular point of view , in this case from the dome of blue, from other points is only abstract white lines .
The domes of the Barley Market, Madrid, Spain
Lastly, outside the market, where the front door, you can read the main motto of this initiative: "Fill color life" in big letters, bright colors, how could it be otherwise way to convey optimism to all who pass by.
But not only outside the Barley Market will be remodeled, inside also will experience a radical change and will have a public open space to be dedicated to the different expressions of optimism. The activities can be made there will be related to music, film or fashion design among others, will be a showcase for all young entrepreneurs who want to show their ideas and projects, so we can bring them to reality in a time more complicated than normal. Also, give lectures and talks to people and groups of people who have managed to break into one of these fields and who want to share their experience. All activities which are organized there , will be open to the public, even before the expected demand will have a limited capacity.
You have to go there in order to see it personally!.
Till soon, kind regards,
Luis.
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