I never really understood urban art
Odd shaped statues in plazas
Huge abstract paintings on walls
Strange structures in streets
I never spent much time figuring it out
That all changed today
After a guided tour of the Miami design district
The guide was an artist
Taking us to six areas in the district
Explaining what the artist was trying to convey
Showing what the shapes and textures represented
Many of the pieces were functional
Providing seating or shade
I was fascinated by whole collection
I started to see things in a new way
Appreciating the use of trees and plants
In a symbiotic relationship with the man made structures
Fascinated by the shapes and textures
I was in awe of the vision of each artist
Taking an idea or a concept
And creating a physical form to portray it
I wonder how many people just walk by
Giving a fleeting glance these structures
Not stopping or taking the time to absorb them
Exactly like I had before today
An extra dimension just opened up for me
My eyes have been opened
My mind is more curious
Architecture with an artistic twist
Art with architectural flair
Artchitecture?
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