The second visit that my group and I took to Coney Island was on a Saturday afternoon, contrasting to our first visit on a Sunday morning, which made Coney Island seem like a ghost town. On Saturday, people of all demographics were having fun with family and friends. Many were jogging or just taking a stroll along the boardwalk, enjoying a hot dog from Nathan’s or gazing in awe at the many attractions Coney has to offer. During the second visit, my group and I decided to take a more detailed look at the art that gives Coney it’s old-carnival yet modernly artist vibe. We discovered more of the Coney Art Walls; murals in which people express their artistic perspective on either the attractions of Coney Island or anything relating to the themes and diversity of Coney Island’s visitors. Unfortunately, the rides close in the end of October, so we did not have close access to them, however we managed to take several pictures of the major rides such as the landmarks The Cyclone and The Wonder Wheel from a far perspective to see how these grand rides impacted the overall landscape of Coney Island. While walking through the streets of Coney, we realized that there was so much to look at at all times and therefore we decided that our video should be in the format of someone’s eyes, as if the camera is the eyes of someone that is walking around Coney and taking in all the eccentric landscape has to offer. I chose this picture because to me it represents the overall essence of Coney Island. Pleasing signs such as “Don’t Postpone Joy” on pastel-colored walls represents how art is used in Coney Island to bring happiness and joy to visitors in order to brighten up their visit. This uplifting sign next to a mannequin, named Miss Coney Island, shows the quirkiness of Coney and how it is a place for people of all ages, races, and genders to have fun and enjoy the scenery around them.
I like your idea of the video. It seems so unique and interesting to film it from the view of a visitor’s perspective. In addition, I also like the picture you took. It does capture the fun and pastel aspects of Coney Island. It looks like cotton candy, which is often found at carnivals. I also like how you won’t be focusing solely on the rides. Coney Island is known for Luna Park but there is a lot more art that can be explored outside of the rides. The neighborhood in general is different and the shops also offer unique art, like murals.
I like your idea of the video. It seems so unique and interesting to film it from the view of a visitor’s perspective. In addition, I also like the picture you took. It does capture the fun and pastel aspects of Coney Island. It looks like cotton candy, which is often found at carnivals. I also like how you won’t be focusing solely on the rides. Coney Island is known for Luna Park but there is a lot more art that can be explored outside of the rides. The neighborhood in general is different and the shops also offer unique art, like murals.