missed connections
This series of illustrations titled “Missed Connections” from artist Sophie Blackall makes me miss living in a big city. One of the great things about a city like San Francisco or NYC is that you are surrounded by strangers everyday and, although there is anonymity in that we all seem connected in some way. Whether it’s a smile of acknowledgment to the pregnant woman waddling down the street, a random compliment to the girl with the great haircut on the train, or an admiring glance towards that cute boy waiting in the coffee shop line in front of you, there is a real joy in acknoweldging strangers. And there is that part of us that hopes that someone notices us too.
Sophie became slightly obsessed with reading the missed connections posts on Craigslist and using them as inspiration she created these illustrations. The ones she has chosen are funny, sweet and honest, I love them all. Watch this excellent video created by Radar about the Missed Connections project, then go to her blog to see more and then go to her Etsy store to buy one!
(via Greedy Girl)
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December 3rd, 2009 at 8:21 am
Thank you for sharing this! Its such a romantic, magical find!