Friday, August 29, 2008

Thing #6 that I love about Geneva - The Demure Stop Sign

Graffiti can be vulgar. Graffiti can deface an otherwise lovely public space. But there are times where the modification of a piece of public space with a little paint or a sharpie pen can delight and inspire.

The last few weeks I have noticed that the backs of several stop signs in town have been painted with a pair of demure closed eyes. Every time I see one of these altered stop signs it makes me smile.

It is so sweet and thoughtful. Taking an empty ugly grey space and giving it a sudden human kindness.

Thank you, oh mystery sign humanizer, for giving me an extra smile.

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