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by Monika Roleff
by Gail Kavanagh
Bobbi Mastrangelo, The “Grate Artist”, is internationally known for her unique creations based on the theme of manhole covers. Deeply embossed prints on her hand-made paper transform the mundane iron covers into jewel like mandelas. Her tromp ‘l oeil sculpture relief works artistically capture the essence of utility covers in urban settings. Their appearance is so realistic that viewers wonder how she managed to put all that “weight “ up on the wall.
It is raining heavily but, tired of being indoors, you decide to go out for a walk. As you walk you hear the sound of a solitary raven calling. The cars spray water and you can see the drains filling. Water is gurgling and splashing like mini rivers along the curb into the drains.
Under the shelter of your umbrella you keep your eyes down and suddenly you see a manhole cover that you have never noticed before. (pause)
It is ajar and you can see that there is a ladder leading below. (pause)
The urge to explore is great. (pause)
Suddenly you are aware that you have company. The raven has landed at your feet.
The two of you decide to check out the world beyond the manhole. (pause)
As you clamber below you are greeted by... see, hear, smell, taste, feel...
Manhole Covers - Phillipines by Winnie Rose Reyes
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In the woods there is a treehouse, built by Ashley Shea and when it is the season folk gather there to undertake craft work and send mail art to one another. During 2006 people participated in a Manhole Cover Project which witnessed some wonderful work.
My manhole has the white rabbit standing in the foreground. The clock in the picture is broken, it has no hands for my clock has no time on it. I am the white rabbit who complains "I'm late, I'm late, for a very important date, no time to stop and ...... I'm late, I'm late, I'm late". But instead of exiting my manhole I am forever falling down my own rabbit hole.
Part of me
to the core
it covers
compresses
suppresses
all that
bubbles
beneath
the surface
it contains
all the grief
and sorrow
laughter
and joy
fear
and loathing
love
and joy
part of me
to the core
the cover
is all that
you see.
© Megan Warren
19th February 2006
Elemental Manhole Disguises by Imogen Crest
Draincover to the Centre of the Earth by Imogen Crest
From the Dark by Anita Marie Moscoso
Through the Manhole by Leonie Bryant
An Art Deco Manhole by Flowers by Butterflies
Entrance to Mahole by Heather Blakey
Rebirth by Heather Blakey
The Wheel of Fortune by Heather Blakey
Down the Manhole by Gail Kavanagh
Plunge in to the Sea of Tranquility by Heather Blakey
A Reflection of Me by Stacey Anne Cole
For Anita Marie by faucon of Sakin'el
Water Flowing Underground by Monika Roleff
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