the night’s young
you’re not
bark
that sensuous brown surface
it grows on trees and barroom walls
compared to this
the passing of the body is nothing
what happens when humanity finally boils
things I imagine saying to the tree
just go
the tree that represents itself has a fool for a client
Beautiful. A perfect marriage of Lolis’ writing, Willie Birch’s art and an aptly named and nicely designed website.
Willie Birch — THE BITTER SOUTHERNER.Willie Birch — THE BITTER SOUTHERNER.
One of our most creative and engaged community artists passed away this week after a brief illness. A great loss.
“She fused her acting and costuming talents into her role as the artistic director for Louisiana History Alive, whose performers assume the characters of some of the state’s most notable figures at public and private functions throughout the city — most notably in the French Quarter.
Russell often portrayed the notorious New Orleans madam Josie Arlington from the Storyville days.”
The artist that shows and sells his work on the St. Louis Cathedral (St. Anthony’s garden) fence at Royal Street made this beautiful short piece. His work was introduced to us courtesy of New Orleans photographer, author, restaurant family (Antoine’s of course) Roy Guste who is adding one of Sean’s pieces into his new book commemorating Antoine’s 175 years on St. Louis Street.
I think there is a lot to be discovered about self organization, itinerant communities, illegal and informal activities and much more from the Jackson Square community. There is much good and maybe some bad to this place no doubt, and the more that city officials, police and nearby businesses and residents understand it and specifically understand how the space works (or doesn’t) with new groups taking control at different times of day and events, the better.
Jackson Square artists
French Quarter block by block 
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