JR project in Kibera, Kenya
Via Wooster Collective, a project by JR in a massive Kenyan slum:
“2000 square meters of rooftops have been covered with photos of the eyes and faces of the women of Kibera. The material used is water resistant so that the photo itself will protect the fragile houses in the heavy rain season. The train that passes on this line through Kibera at least twice a day has also been covered with eyes from the women that live below it. “
Maybe I’m just a cynic, but is this the best use of resources? Sure, the material helps weather-proof the buildings. But couldn’t the project funding make a real contribution in the hands of a non-governmental development organiza–oh Golly look at them train-eyes linin’ up with the faces!!
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