Neo Adonis

On By ResaIn Alley Gallery

It looks like a painting of a classic sculpture on a stucco wall.

However if you look at the last 3 shots, you will see the left corner peeling. It reveals brick.

Is the medium really thick pealing paint, or an incredibly well done paste-up?

Adonis, the god of beauty and attraction is the male counterpart for Aphrodite.

He looks even prettier surrounded by the tags and mayhem of Graffiti Alley.

This piece sings for a neo-classic music composition. I have chosen fellow blogger Trent McDonald’s “Piano Sonata in g minor lll: Scherzo” done on a Garritan virtual Steinway software piano.

Pics taken by Resa – July 19, 2023

Toronto, Canada

Artist – unknown

“A few years back I decided to compose a “classical style” piano sonata. By “classical style”, I am talking late 18th/early 19th century. More specifically, I was thinking Beethoven. I had already composed a sonatina that is very Clementi in style, so it was time for the Big B.

This was the Scherzo, which was a “little joke”. Deep down there is an almost minuet hidden, but you’d have to dig deep to find it. No, “little joke” describes it much better. I always really like it, almost as much as the scherzo to my sonata in c# minor, which is what I use for my phone’s ringtone. ”  

 

175 thoughts on “Neo Adonis”

  2. An impressive and expressive face. I don’t care so much for the cartoon images on either side of him.
    The music is quite a rollicking piece! Classical style with more modern sensibility and humor. It makes me think of Edward Gorey figures, sort of sly.

    1. Merril,
      Yeah, juvenile graffiti is part of the look of Graffiti Alley. Fortunately there is enough amazing art, cool burners and occasionally political messages to keep returning once every couple of months.

      I love the music. Looked up Edward Gorey. Wow, great illustrations with messages. Yes, sly is a good word for his work.
      Thank you!

      1. I am surprised you didn’t know Edward Gorey! If you have ever seen the bat coffee mug I sometimes use for my coffee shares, that is his – the “Edward Gorey House and Museum” is about a dozen miles from where I live on Cape Cod.

        1. Okay, I’ll be watching for that mug!
          When I think about it, I know some of his work, but never knew his name.
          Huh! Edward Gorey House… he’s a legend! Well now I know solid!

  3. Timothy Price's avatar Timothy Price

    I love the lavender Adonis set between a beaver and a funky monkey in the center of a whole lot of tagging.

    1. I love it there. It’s constantly changing in Graffiti Alley as the artists and taggers keep painting over each other.
      I go once every 2 months, all seasons.

    1. I agree! Classic art in the midst of graffiti mayhem… a cool choice of canvas for the Adonis artist.
      I just had to have this in my collection!
      HUGS!!!

  7. What a handsome image! And it really pops in its monotone purple between the colourful cartoons. Trent’s music feels like it goes more with the cartoons – a wonderful and fun piece. Thank you for sharing both!

    1. Thanks, Dale! I was trying to have fun with that piece – a little dark, but with a wing and a grin. I was goign to say, “well, maybe not cartoonish,” but then I remembered some of the music they used on Bugs Bunny, and… lol

          1. There was also a lot of great classical music on Bugs. OK, they made a lot of fun of Wagner, but that is even better! I wish more people made fun of Wagner…

  9. That Adonis is great. There seems to be purple paint on the bricks, so maybe they papered it then painted? Or maybe a paste up, but they put some paint there as part of the art? Who knows, but it is cool.
    Thanks for sharing my music!

    1. Next time I hit graffiti alley I’m going to check, see if I can make a determination. Of course, in graffiti alley that whole wall could be different.
      Trent, it’s my pleasure to share your music. I have enjoyed many of your pieces.
      Please feel free to weigh in on any comments about your music! I see some really like it!

  13. Your photo work is awe-inspiring, Resa. Of course, the Adonis is beautiful, and Trent’s music sets the mood of the corner. All in all, it is an excellent offering on a Sunday.

    1. Thank you dear John!
      It’s an easy piece of art to enjoy, and it’s great of Trent to let me use his music!
      🎨𝖃🎧𝖃

    1. You might be right about the paint. If it’s still there when I go back, I’ll check. Trent’s music is perfect for his post.
      xoxoxo

        1. Yeah Trent , a modern day sonata! Love it.

          I’m wanting to do a Boogapony paper doll for the Go-Go Gala.
          I’ve come to grips/solution with the fact my scanner is 8 x 10 & I draw 11 x 14.

          Now, this is a bit nuts…. skin tone… Do I leave the skin paper white, like I usually do? That would be unique for a paper doll. Hmm, yes… fashion art looking paper dolls. Then only par colour in the outfits, like I do with my fashion sketches.
          OR do I learn to do a skin colour? Like old fashioned paper dolls. Colour all the clothes in solid?

          Ya know, Meece, now that I’m throwing this by you, I’m liking “art” paper dolls. That would be unique.
          What’s your thoughts?
          xoxoxoxoxoxo

          1. It’s hard to do skin. I’ve never been able get it right, but I’m sure you could. I think a paper white or sepia face is good. I love Art Paper Dolls Meece!!
            xoxoxo 🐭🐭xoxoxo

            1. yes… art dolls. It would break from the standard. I don’t know if one can buy paper dolls any more?
              I think it would go over well.
              Okay, still beading the gown, so let me get at it!!!!!! (Jeez beading is time consuming. Gotta keep the old crafts alive!)
              xoxoxo 🐭🐭xoxoxo

              1. You’re awesome! I love Art Dolls, so clever. I think you can get paper dolls only they aren’t really paper anymore. I loved my paper dolls😍. I remember dressing them up in the different outfits. I was such a sill girly girl.
                xoxoxo

                1. Paper dolls were a gas!
                  I’ve seen some e paper dolls on line. You don’t get to cut them out. It’s fun, but it’s all spelled out.
                  The big thing is I used to make outfits for my paper dolls …you know I could use the doll as a template, and create clothes. (mostly gowns)
                  How does one do that on a computer?
                  xoxo💃🏽xoxo

  16. Another great find, dahling! Oddly he looks well placed among the surrounding graffiti and what a great choice of music, Trent’s piano sonata! Excellent combination!
    Love and hugs
    and slobberies from you know who!
    xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

    1. Agree, the graffiti surrounding Adonis makes a fab art juxtaposition.
      I’m thrilled and honoured Trent let me use his music.

      Alright, slobberies…. but I’m thinking of learning how to drool, too!
      xoxo🧽xoxo🧽xoxo🧽xoxo🧽xoxo🧽xoxo🧽xoxo🧽

      1. Uhm…. though I know a great teacher, I think you better skip that technique! 🤣
        However you can enrich your swimsuits cause more slobberies are on the way! 👑💛
        and more love and hugs from the queen’s assistants!
        ❤️😘❤️😘❤️

    1. True thing about the purple chimp!
      I think there’s software for everything now. If there’s no software for something, then there’s an Ap. Lol!
      Hugs back!

    2. Virtual musical instruments have been a big thing since the late 90s. In ways the piano is the simplest since you can plug your keyboard into the computer and it is a one-for-one mapping between what you play and what is heard – strings are much harder to make sound good, but possible – I have made recordings that 99.9% of humans would never guess were not made using a large orchestra. All of that being said, I don’t use virtual instruments any more – the big part of it for me is the fun of fiddling with a physical instrument.

    1. Thank you, Rebecca!
      Yes! Outdoor art is the people’s art.
      It’s amazing how many artists got heir start in the streets.
      Heading to the link!

      1. I find that these artists are both courageous and supportive. I would find it difficult to create something while under scrutiny of passersby – it would take courage. But I think that when you are surrounded by a supportive artistic community, you feel energized and willing to take more risk.

    2. Thanks, Robbie. Yeah, I get around… lol. Actually, I had forgotten that Resa had posted a review of your poetry until I say it just a minute ago – I guess you get around as well (in a good way).

  23. What a wonderful mashup (and I mean that word totally respectfully) of art and music Resa. And the discovery of a musician I was not familiar with. Perfect. But above all, whoever in the comments raised Gorey was brilliant — absolutely goes with the music. (Did a post on Gorey’s illustrated envelopes earlier this year,). Such fascinating pieces of whimsy show up on blogs. Loved this combo.. Thank you.

    1. Thanks, I’m glad you liked the music. I might not have been thinking about Gorey when I wrote the music, but I was coming from that same angle. And, yes, I do often have my coffee in a mug with an Edward Gorey illustration…

    2. Mash ups work quite often. It’s a good word(s).
      Trent was wonderful to let me use his music.
      I’m heading over to find your Gorey post!
      I’m thrilled you got to see this post! Thank you!

        1. I know you will. It’s your old stomping grounds. Ed’s was at Bathurst and Bloor. This is at Bathurst and Queen… pretty much!
          I’m trying to get back to the previous post. You asked where that mural is. It’s in the alley on the other side of Graffiti Alley. xxooxx

          1. Thanks for that Res. Arg! I spent a weekend downtown with a girlfriend in June, rediscovering our city. One of our walks was Queen ST. W. from Yonge, just past Spadina we walked. So close, if I would have known, we would have continued over to Bathurst. ❤ xxx

  25. I also noticed how Adonis fit in amidst the other graffiti tags and mayhem. I liked that, Resa. It’s appealing to the eye and lights up the brain. And amazing music from Trent. He’s so talented. Great share, my friend. ❤

    2. I get the itch to go to Graffiti Alley at least once every 2 months. Art comes and goes really fast here, as the artists and taggers are constantly covering each others work with new paint.
      I usually find 1 treasure.
      It’s so great that Trent let me use his music.
      Adding music to the end of a post is something I do once in a while here, and quite often on Art Gowns.
      I plan on using more music from our blogging community whenever I can!
      So happy you saw this, Diana! xx

      1. We have a huge concrete building in town that lost it’s roof decades ago. Grafitti artists cover the walls with some amazing artwork. Then it get’s tagged and sprayed over with something new. I hate to see the beautiful ones go, but I guess that’s the way it is. Another gorgeous one will show up. 🙂

        1. I’d love to see that building! I’d be there lots, to capture the good and some other other!
          It’s great that there’s a place artists can go!
          Sometimes they get discovered. xx

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    1. Hugs!
      Yeah, I adore graffiti alley. Trent’s music is perfect!
      Yay! I await the book. Meantime I’ve got the ebook I’m reading!
      I’ve got a question, and will send it soon! xoxo

  28. Oh, Resa! How I enjoyed this post! I’m listening to the piano music now as I write these words. As for that sculpture, just wow! There is so much graffiti where you live it is amazing to just see. I can only imagine what it feels like in front of it all. Thank you so much for sharing this!! Much love, Amy

    1. It feels great to be surrounded by art. There is some nature in the big cold city, but not like where you are.
      Still, I have art all around me.
      We both have something to feed our souls.
      xoxo

      1. Feeding our souls is SOOOOO important, Resa. I am now dabbling in watercolors which I “think” I will begin showing on my blog. I am having SO much fun and the learning process is quite involved. NOW I have something to keep my soul fed during the winter months. Oh thank goodness!!

        1. Good for you! Water colours are wonderful. I look forward to seeing your work. Learning keeps us happening! We need to stimulate our grey matter.
          Exercise for the mind is as important as exercise for the body.

          1. I couldn’t agree with you more, Resa. The HUGE blessing that has come to me at this time of my life, is the intense around the clock care I was giving to our precious cats for years, has come to a halt. NOW I am able to apply myself in ways I love to do. I am having so much fun not only learning but in getting supplies. Ohhhhh this looks yummy I have just got to get that! Or, ooooooo look what I found! Yes this too. LOL Now for ME to create a studio in our home. I have a room to do it in. That room however is crammed with my stuff and hubby’s stuff ….. out out out it goes! Bye bye! That room is my studio!! Oh come this Winter I’ll be so busy doing and creating I will not even notice the weather. Winter is my most challenging season. NOT any more!! YAY!!! xoxoxoxoxo Kisses and hugs, you beautiful woman!!

            1. You will love having a studio! There’s nothing like a place to create.
              I know you have your gardens and nature, but your studio will be your winter garden.
              I know what you mean about buying art supplies. I love going to the art store.
              Last time I went all I needed was a proper pencil sharpener. I bought so much I had to buy the large size tote bag to take it all home.
              Have fun! Why am I saying that? I know you will!
              xoxoxoxoxoxox You are beautiful, too!!!!! You will draw beauty!

  30. Purple is one of my fave colors, so I’m drawn to this one. Now I’m thinking about that corner and wondering if it’s meant to be like that… !

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