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The Pied Piper 2017, by Blek Le Rat, A French Graffiti Artist, 20x21 Project, In Eugene, Oregon
The Pied Piper of Hamelin (German: Rattenfänger von Hameln, also known as the Pan Piper or the Rat-Catcher of Hamelin) is the titular character of a legend from the town of Hamelin (Hameln), Lower Saxony, Germany. The legend dates back to the Middle Ages, the earliest references describing a piper, dressed in multicolored ("pied") clothing, who was a rat-catcher hired by the town to lure rats away with his magic pipe. [from wikipedia] |
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The mural as seen from the top of the Overpark Parking Garage in downtown Eugene, Oregon.
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In this version of the Pied Piper tale, the Pied Piper played a violin to attract rats, and the rats attracted cats.
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The violin player performed with his violin case open. By seeding that case with a small amount of money, the player hoped to attract more money.
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Because the Pied Piper attracted rats, he also attracted cats.
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That same Pied Piper mural but this time viewed from the street and looking up.
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When viewed from the street, the path of rats and cats appears to be more of a mound.
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The mural was partly obscured by a tree. In the summer, the tree would completely cover the mural.
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