Corporation Street Bridge

Corporation Street Bridge - Original Painting About the Image Corporation Street is a painting with an ethereal feel. The bridge and buildings, either side are solid enough, but a feeling of transience pervades the scene. People, only slightly outlined, walk the streets as mere dark colour blocks. Present in spirit, but ill-defined. Those across the road are even less defined. Corporation Street Bridge Corporation Street is a fascinating area to me. Hidden away, is one iconic survivor of the 1996 IRA bomb - the small red postbox, stands in defiance of attempts to destroy a city.  This hopeful little postbox appears in many photos of that catastrophic event. Almost continuously, the news and papers broadcast destruction and disaster. How often do they show regrowth and rebirth?  Not nearly enough in my opinion. We are sometimes cowed by awful events but we should take heart in the good done by those coping in the disaster’s aftermath. Yes, awful things happen. People must grieve. But thankfully, life goes on. Restoration Scene Corporation Street Bridge is a scene of restoration. A city recovering from tragedy, building something new and better, so that life goes on. Even the new bridge is a vast improvement from its predecessor. It is a fascinating and amazing construction. Sometimes a painting develops its own character - whether consciously or not. The place’s backstory surreptitiously creeps in. One is reminded subconsciously of its history and it influences decisions in the painting process. Why did I paint the ethereal figures?  I cannot say.  Why pick the photo with a phone box? Only as I look at it afterwards do I make that connection and I do not know why I included it. I thought the tree trunk would have obscured it. But I love this little red symbol of hope!  It symbolises communication, everyday life, shared experiences, and seems to shout, “I’m a survivor!” I do not remember ever including a postbox in my paintings before - but I'm glad if this is the first one that I have. Corporation Street Bridge is an original painting by Cathy Read. Created in England in 2019. The painting includes a certificate of authenticity. Framing: The painting is currently unframed The painting is 50 cm high x 40 cm wide, framed size is approx 68 cm high x 58cm wide. Framing will be arranged in white square profile frame with double mount off white and dark grey. Please allow up to three weeks for framing. Framed images are for guidance only and may differ slightly from the actual framing. Care: Display under glass. Keep painting away from moisture, heat and bright lights or direct sunlight All copyrights are retained by the artist, and the artwork cannot be reproduced without consent from Cathy Read.