not sleeping

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 13:27:09 -0800

I live in an apartment across from Blue Rain and since it's placement my bedroom and living room walls are washed in blue flasing lights. I can't sleep. Even with the shades down there is the constant flashing blue light. I am an art lover in particular I admire Holzer and her use of LED installations. However, this is not Holzer what so ever, it's ugly and keeps me up all night. At least with Holzer you can read what is flashing across the surface and what she writes can sometimes be profound or mundane, but good. Not this. I for one can't wait when it leaves the neighborhood. Yes, the neighborhood could use art to uplift and even to overlook what is really going on the streets - homelessness, drugs, prostitution, gang violence, shootings, and death. As a long time resident I can go on with what goes on in this neighborhood. How about art that is really worthwhile and beautiful. Blue Rain does not fit the bill. Sorry but that's how I feel.

SFist: "Bluerain"

not sleeping