Don't MIS It: Street Art

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Saturday, February 16, 2013

Essex St Academy Rooftop Graffiti

Essex Street Academy is a public school on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. But it isn't just any public school, it is one of the most innovative schools I've ever come in contact with. They are part of a coalition of schools that is exempt from taking the NYS Regents Exams and instead have students present extensive projects- this lends to more a interesting and creative style of teaching and very engaged students.

A Panoramic View of the ESA Roof!

I think the graffiti art/skate park roof of this school pretty much says it all. This open air space transports you beyond the hustle and bustle of the city streets. Wanted to share some photos of the incredible work that artists have contributed to the space.

How can we transform spaces, education, and our every day lives?

Essex Street Academy is certainly headed in the right direction!

Enjoy,

Margo Isadora

Parsons students entering the rooftop.

Me in Valentines Day pink, matching the graffiti!

Strong Images

Graphic Graffiti

Skate Park on the roof of a High School?!

Colorful Creativity

Friends and I on the roof!

Sunday, April 8, 2012

A Parade of Bonnets!

Soul Sisters!

The Easter Parade was filled with all sorts of wonderful characters this year. It is a DIYer's heaven, filled with inspiring bonnets and outfits. Here are a few of my favorite shots, I hope your Easter was as happy as mine!

Enjoy,

Margo Isadora

p.s. Check out the tutorial for my bonnet here!

A Wee One with Attitude!

Like Mother, Like Daughter

Forest Goddess

Flower Power!

Carrot Queen

Button Boy

Regal in Aqua and Fuschia

Gardening Buds

Matching Flower Bags!

Feathers?! Yes, please!

Floral Explosion

Chillin' with My Pink and Orange Friends!

My Easter Bunny, Mochi, made sure to keep a few eggs for us!

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Love is in the Air!

It all started with some cut hearts...

Valentines Day is one of my favorite holidays. I love the spirit of it, as it reminds you to let friends and family know how much you love them. I wanted to spread the love with an art instillation that I call "Love is in the Air." The day before Valentines Day the strings of hearts went up at the front of my school, thanks to some lovely elves! As students and teachers entered school on Valentines Day there was a wall of hearts waiting to welcome them!

Don't MIS another opportunity to bring a smile to someone's face!

Enjoy,

Margo Isadora

Lots of cut paper hearts...

Sewn together with red thread...

Hanging!

And untangled!

Yeah, they're going up!

Hanging Hearts

Free Flying!

The LOVEly Setup...

Love is in the air...

To bring smiles to the faces of those who pass by!

Always look out!
You don't want to MIS any of the love that surrounds you!

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Crochet Inspiration

Bus Wrapped in Vintage Blankets
By: Magda Sayeg, Mexico City 2008
Photo: by Cesar Ortega of Knitta Please

Crochet is an versitile medium, which injects a vibrant punch into anything from accessories to automobiles. Whether it's the beautiful crochet artwork of Olek or the classic granny square, I have always been inspired by its endless possibilities. Lately I'm seeing more crochet used in design.

My grandmother crocheted a sweet dream blanket for me, and lacy crocheted snowflakes during the winter, among other beautiful pieces. She recently taught me the basic stitch and I ran with it. I'm in the process of crocheting a whimsical beehive/bucket purse out of ripped tee shirt pieces (similar to the ones in the fringe necklace). (see image below.)

I look forward to being able to design more complicated crochet creations in the future. But right now I am quite inspired by the crochet work of others!

Enjoy,

Margo Isadora