On my bike ride home yesterday I was stopped in my tracks (or tires?) by a scene at the intersection of 14th and Q Streets. A group of people was standing around looking at this:
The “Before I Die” wall. Photo: Amanda Jiron-Murphy
This was just what I needed after a somewhat crummy day: I laughed, I cried, I was grateful that a piece of public installation art made me think a little about what is really important in life. Here is a sampling of some of my favorite writings:
My new friend Yao contemplates the meaning, complexity and fluidity of love and life. Photo: Amanda Jiron-Murphy
Come Clean. Photo: Amanda Jiron-Murphy
Someone hopes to turn 6! Photo: Amanda Jiron-Murphy
All worthy things to aspire to. Photo: Amanda Jiron-Murphy
This wonderful piece of art was begun by artist Candy Chang, and you can read all about it on her website, or even begin a “Before I Die” wall in your own neighborhood. Me personally? I want to see Sri Lanka again, sing an earth-shattering rendition of Heart’s “Barracuda” at a karaoke night, realize my full potential, and leave the world a little better than I found it.
So.
What do you want to do before you die?
Amanda Jiron-Murphy, In-Gallery Interpretation and Public Programs Coordinator
Learn, teach, make art, give people hope, laugh, dream, make a bigger board to keep adding comments! Great story Amanda!
Form a one-woman bluegrass band and take my parents to Alaska
Thank you for making my evening with this post, Amanda. It’s wonderful!