In the heart of Panama's historical significance, Plaza de la Independencia stands as a symbol of the nation's birth and the site of numerous pivotal moments. The square encompasses iconic landmarks like the Central Hotel, the Canal Museum, and the Municipal Palace (Museum of History). However, amid this historical grandeur, an intriguing structure remains—a mere shell with its outer walls, balconies, and windows.
This structure displays a "Banksy"-esque graffiti image of a flying woman, believed to be a remnant from a past film festival. The building itself lacks a roof, with trees and weeds flourishing inside. Through its balconies and windows, you can gaze at the splendid Greek sculptures atop the Municipal Palace, creating a striking contrast between the maintained and the abandoned, the neo-classical and the colonial, graffiti and sculptures.
Across the street from this structure, the majestic Catedral Basilica Santa Maria la Antigua de Panama graces the skyline. Recently restored, this iconic church exudes beauty and cultural significance. Yet, amid all the history and grandeur, it's the weathered walls of this dilapidated building that captivate my imagination.
In this image, the soaring woman on the deteriorating facade appears as if she has no intention of leaving the sky anytime soon.
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Capture Date: June 18, 2021
#18: Flying Woman Mural, Plaza de la Independencia
Each of JR's images are custom, digitally printed using a high-quality Epson 5 color solvent ink on 300 Poly Cotton Canvas, that is waterproof. Each image is cropped specifically to the specifications of that shot, so sizes differ for each image. Sizes for this image are:
- Small: 18"x13.50"
- Medium: 24"x18"
Unframed: Each image is printed with extended, stretched edge so it can be easily Gallery Wrapped using a wooden frame. Should you desire to frame your canvas in a traditional frame, be aware that the edges have a "pixel stretch" design, creating a blurry look so the inner photo is fully visibile on the front of the canvas.
Framed: Framed canvases sport a 1 1/4" high quality, treated wood equipped with mounting hardware with an open back. Each canvas has been hand-stretched, that is perfectly taunt with staples evenly and precicely distributed to ensure the longevity of the canvas. Canvases are shrinkwrapped with protective cardboard edges.