On our recent re-visit to the Symonds Street Cemetery right next to the Jewish section is this mural painted on the side of an old building. Named "Totems + Milk" it was painted by artist Reuben Winter who sadly was successful in committing suicide in 2020 with the dates "1994 - 2020" signifying his birth and death.
Young Reuben suffered from chronic pain and fatigue illness, he also worked with many influential New Zealand artists. Such a talented young man will I'm surely be well missed.
Linking up with Mural Monday.
11 comments:
...a smiling face and a sad story.
Quite sad.
Yes that's a stad story.And a beautiful painting
So very sad. Now I feel dumb being mad not getting a job. This boy, oh, no... And he was so talented. What a sad "waste".
Very talented indeed. If that is his face we have to comment on how a smile can hide so much torment as to want to die.
That is so sad. A life hardly lived yet probably achieved more than many in their lifetime.
a sad story for a beautiful picture.
It's a beautiful mural, but a very sad story. Such a young talented person, what a pity.
Thanks for participating in Monday Murals.
Such a sad ending to a short life.
how nice to see a happy face on that wall. :)
Re your question, we see butterflies in autum too but not the ones you saw on my blog. :)
Such a bittersweet tribute.
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