Lower Manhattan & Captivating Cheslea

Today's first stop was by the grounds of World Trade We first entered St.Pauls church. This beautiful church "in pale colors graced by slender Corinthian columns" (B.G. p.78) is the church that was used for firefighters that were helping with the horrific terrorist attack of the World Trade Center. Although I did not lose anybody during that that attack as I entered the church I got a little emotional while seeing all the pictures, posters and memorable items that were placed in remembrance of the lives that were lost on that tragic day. I didn't realize how individuals all over the world really showed their sympathy for all the families suffering. It truly is amazing how this would connects during a crises. 

After that emotional visit we walked down wall street to the Federal Hall National Memorial which is a Neoclassical style building and also the building where President Washington was sworn in. In that building help the Bible that Washington used to get sworn in 1789. Printed in 1767 it was also used president Harding in 1921, President Eisenhower in 1953, President Jimmy Carter in 1977 and President George Bush Senior in 1989.


Our next interesting spot of the day was the Poet's house. This library is filled with books containing poetry. Mike wanted us to find a poem that we enjoyed and this is what I chose.

 

Reading this poem in a quiet relaxing room was very soothing it reminded me why its important to forgive others and not hold regrets cause you will never know when the last day might come for anyone. Although our time there was short I enjoyed the library , unfortunately it is too far from my home but I would definitely recommend it to others to attend. 

Next we headed over to chelsea known as "The Meatpacking District" formerly known as the "Gansevoort Market" (B.G. p.184) It "rapidly gentrified during the 1990's with stylish bars and restaurants, high concept clothing and design stores, and art galleries spilling south from Chelsea" (B.G. p.184) which is exactly what we saw today. Viewing this part of Manhattan it seemed very busy compared to times square which i though was the busiest.

We finally went to go eat lunch, I had a regular burger and fries but I was so hungry that meal tasted like the best meal i ever had we enjoyed every moment inside to rest and get warm because the end of our day was going to end with viewing multiple art galleries. 

When we reached the strip where the galleries were I noticed the streets were so empty which made me feel even colder. However I enjoyed the galleries there were not that many pieces of art so it gave me time to actually analyze each art work. Of course not all the artwork was interesting but most of them were really an eye catcher.

This piece really caught my eye at first from a distance I thought it was a shopping bag but then I realized it was an undershirt. I know this artwork seems so simple but just the shape of it  really attracted me towards it.

This piece also interested me because it resembled a woman suffocating so perfectly. There was also a short film in the gallery that included this lady and Lindsay Lohan. I did not get the purpose of the film but watching the film made you want to stay and sit down and try to find out the purpose. I think it was a film that you had to obtain your own meaning out of it I wish we could of stayed longer in that particular gallery.

Overall the day went went well it was extremely cold but we made it. My favorite part of the day was the Poet's library I enjoy reading other poet's work.