Uptown and onto the West Village...

50th Street to Christopher is the stops I cover today. First stop is 50th Street and instantly I am in a scene from Alice in Wonderland. The artwork on the walls of the station is called Alice: The Way Out by Liliana Porter installed in 1994. These mosaics are located near the station exits, and features the characters of "Alice in Wonderland" such as the Queen of Hearts, Alice, the Rabbit, and the Mad Hatter. I traveled through 42nd street and not capturing many pictures there and then I got off at 34th Street where there was more art to admire. A Bird's Life by Elizabeth Grajales installed in 1997. It is a number of small panels located along the walls of the local platform and depict birds nurturing their young. I stopped to think as I was taking pictures of this artwork how many times I have been at this station and never really noticed what was on the walls. It just goes to show how we get wrapped up in our lives and never realize what is right in front of us. That is a big reason why I am doing this project to appreciate my surroundings. 28th Street was more interesting outside of the station because that is where FIT resides. I found some artwork right outside of the station entrance constructed by FIT students. Not sure if I liked this collage or not. I might have to look at it some more but I didn't hesitate to get a photo of it. 23rd Street was quite typical and didn't have any artwork inside the station. The next stop that had some great artwork in it was the Christopher Street stop. The Greenwich Village Murals by Lee Brozgol done in 1994.

Ceramic mosaic tile murals. The 12 framed mosaic panels, by the children of Public School 41 in conjunction with artist Lee Brozgol ,depict the history of Greenwich Village. Plaques near the panels provide a "key" to who's-who in the 12 mosaic panels The names of the panels are: "Bohemians", "Rebels", "Founders", and "Providers". I really love this area outside the station as well. It is right in the heart of the west village. One of my favorite areas of NYC. This is also the last stop I will cover today. The next part of the 1 train I will be covering will lead me to the last stop downtown, The South Street Ferry. I am looking forward to it.