Slice of Life: Madonna of 18th Street
The merge of traditional Mexican folk images with modern street art make Pilsen a contemporary gallery. On a nondescript doorway off of 18th street, I witnessed a work of an iconic image in a new form, the Guadalupe de Pilsen. She was veiled, standing in an illuminating light, with palms together and a smile, blessing me and all who passed.
This is the first post by our new guest blogger, Paul Kulon. You can see more of Paul’s photos and musings on his Tumblr feed, Bohemian Embassy