Poster Series Archive: 2004

February 13 to May 13

Walking Behind

“Walking Behind,” by Kerry Loewen

Kerry Loewen
Photographs of close-up portraits taken from behind of Market Street pedestrians. Although not recognizable as other than ordinary pedestrians, the individuals in the photographs represent six types: The Suit, The Drag Queen, The Artist, The King, The Tourist, and The Student. The slightly backward glance of the figures in each photograph indicate an awareness that they are being observed.

May 14 to August 12

Urban Ornith-capades

“Urban Ornith-capades,” by Gabrielle Drinard

Gabrielle Drinard
A celebration of the ballet of human and pigeon movement on Market Street. Created on black scratchboard in a realistic manner, each image highlights different types of pedestrians in a joyous Busby Berkeley dance with pigeons.

August 13 to November 11

Champions of Market Street

“Champions of Market Street,” by Katherine Aoki

Katherine Aoki
Resembling a comic-book cover, each image features pedestrians and local business workers committing startling acts of kindness. Portrayed as superheroes, these Champions remind viewers that despite the daunting urbanity of Market Street, the potential for positive human interaction still exists.

November 12 to February 10, 2005

Peripheral Visions

“Peripheral Visions,” by Jason Jagel

Jason Jagel
An episodic storyline in six parts, with one poster representing a chapter in a longer narrative. Inspired by the many lives and histories of Market Street, the story will incorporate fictional and factual history and current facts and fantasies. These complex paintings are intended to be explored both up close and from a distance.