The Mosaic Man — Jim Power and His Mosaic Trail

YOU GUYS!!!!!!!!! ROSIE FUCKING PEREZ JUST GAVE JIM A SHOUT OUT...

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:14:00 -0400

YOU GUYS!!!!!!!!! ROSIE FUCKING PEREZ JUST GAVE JIM A SHOUT OUT ON TWITTER!!!!!!!!

So…..”do the right thing…”

“be a fucking man…”

“don’t be so stupid…”

AND DONATE TO THE REBUILD THE LEGENDARY MOSAIC TRAIL CAMPAIGN ON INDIEGOGO TODAY!!!

ONE....

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:21:20 -0400

ONE. DOLLAR.

HERE:

http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-legendary-mosaic-trail/x/3004188

Big thanks to Tumblr for including Jim Power, aka ‘Mosaic...

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:16:56 -0400

Big thanks to Tumblr for including Jim Power, aka ‘Mosaic Man’ in their blog Spotlight under the Artists category.

If you’re new here, thanks for stopping by and checking out Jim’s work!

In short, for over 25 years, Jim has created one of the largest and longest lasting public arts projects with his Legendary Mosaic Trail. The trail of whimsical mosaic designs on lamp poles, planters, sidewalks and storefronts throughout New York City are some of the most recognizable and universally acclaimed works by a local artist.

Jim is currently running a campaign on crowdfunding site Indiegogo to help rebuild a portion of the Trail that has been damaged or vandalized over the years. The campaign is winding down, but you can still help by contributing or spreading the word.

You can read more about Jim and the campaign, see some of the awesome perks available, and donate here:

http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-legendary-mosaic-trail

Thanks in advance for your generosity!

And stay in touch for all the latest from The Mosaic Man!

Previously:

Jim Power, aka The Mosaic Man, Launches a Rebuild “The Legendary Mosaic Trail” Campaign on Crowdfunding Site Indiegogo

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Like Jim on Facebook, follow him on Pinterest, Twitter @MosaicManNYC, and Google+.

YOU GUYS!!! Check out this AWESOME photo album of Jim’s...

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:15:00 -0400

YOU GUYS!!! Check out this AWESOME photo album of Jim’s work courtesy of the Yenta Laureate! Much, much more inside!!!

Just wow. All in a day’s work…

THIS IS WHAT IT’S ABOUT, FOLKS!!!

MOSAIC THE CITY!

MOSAIC AMERICA!!

MOSAIC THE WORLD!!!

:-D

Donate here to help rebuild “The Legendary Mosaic Trail” on Indiegogo!

ONCE AGAIN, THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS DONATED AND HELPED...

Tue, 14 May 2013 22:27:47 -0400

ONCE AGAIN, THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS DONATED AND HELPED SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT “THE LEGENDARY MOSAIC TRAIL” CAMPAIGN ON INDIEGOGO!!!

SO, we now have over 55,000 followers across Twitter, Facebook, and Tumblr, and only ~125 donors so far? Let’s go, folks. You know what to do.

IF EVERY ONE OF THOSE FOLLOWERS GAVE $2, THIS PROJECT WOULD BE ON HYPERSPEED AND THE NEIGHBORHOOD WOULDN’T KNOW WHAT HIT ’EM.

Otherwise, really? Tweets and Likes are nice, and appreciated, but $2? That’s it. Can’t make it any easier…

Support the Trail, or instead of unique works of art along the streets of NYC, you’ll just have the neon glow of a 7/11 sign to enjoy…

LET’S. GO. Or rather, LET’S GOGO!

:-D

DONATE HERE TO HELP REBUILD “THE LEGENDARY MOSAIC TRAIL!”

Previously:

Jim Power, aka The Mosaic Man, Launches a Rebuild “The Legendary Mosaic Trail” Campaign on Crowdfunding Site, Indiegogo

It's the Final Countdown!

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:43:00 -0400

Hey all-

If you really love street art, check out our friends at Centre-fuge Public Art Project who are also running a campaign on Indiegogo!!!

Centre-fuge Indiegogo campaign link

SUPPORT LOCAL ART!!!

LET’S GO NYC!!!

And, while you’re at it, you can donate here to help rebuild “The Legendary Mosaic Trail!”

centre-fuge:

We have 4 DAYS left on our Indiegogo Campaign!

The final push is on and though we may fall short of our goal, we are grateful for every dollar we have received and to everyone who has helped spread the word. The donations will help Centre-fuge accomplish many of its 2013 goals and you or a friend have 4 more days to be a part of making more of them a reality. Each donation gets you a unique Centre-fuge gift!

Click the image below to visit the Centre-fuge Campaign Page and let a friend know that they can play a vital roll in the expansion of the Centre-fuge Public Art Project!

Centre-fuge on the Indiegogo home page!

thecorcorangroup: Twenties Style Flapper on 2nd and St. Marks...

Fri, 10 May 2013 15:53:00 -0400

thecorcorangroup:

Twenties Style Flapper on 2nd and St. Marks Place…East Village, NYC (via Marion)

Stepping out to see Gatsby tonight?

Unlike some of the socialites depicted, Jim’s work has style and substance!

Save your money and donate what you were going to spend on tickets to the Rebuilding of The Legendary Mosaic Trail on Indiegogo!

EV Grieve: How you can help restore Jim Power's Mosaic Trail

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:21:19 -0400

EV Grieve: How you can help restore Jim Power's Mosaic Trail:

Fitting:

Here, you’ll find things that you may or may not be interested in about the East Village and other parts of New York City. Appreciating what’s here while it’s still here. Remembering what’s no longer here. Wishing some things weren’t here that are here.

THANK YOU to EV Grieve for the write-up.

It takes a village…

You know what to do, neighborhood.

Previously:

Jim Power, aka The Mosaic Man, Launches a Rebuild “The Legendary Mosaic Trail” Campaign on Crowdfunding Site, Indiegogo

INDIEGOGO CAMPAIGN UPDATE: MORE PERKS! Thanks again to everyone...

Thu, 09 May 2013 16:34:00 -0400

INDIEGOGO CAMPAIGN UPDATE: MORE PERKS!

Thanks again to everyone else who has donated or helped spread the word about the rebuilding of The Legendary Mosaic Trail!

Give as little as $5.

Give $25 and receive a campaign sticker.

Give $100 and get your picture on a tile.

The next perk up:

Give $250 and get a t-shirt of your choice featuring one of Jim’s iconic designs!

Show your support for The Trail in style!

See the samples above. There are several designs to choose from and we’ll add even more as the campaign closes.

Donate today!

Thanks in advance!

Donate here to help rebuild “The Legendary Mosaic Trail” on Indiegogo.

Previously:

Jim Power, aka The Mosaic Man, Launches a Rebuild “The Legendary Mosaic Trail” Campaign on Crowdfunding Site, Indiegogo

INDIEGOGO CAMPAIGN UPDATE: LET’S TALK ABOUT PERKS, BABY!

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS DONATED AND HELPED SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT “THE LEGENDARY MOSAIC TRAIL” CAMPAIGN ON INDIEGOGO!!!

Anyone ever hear of this CBS outfit? :-D Thanks anyway for...

Mon, 06 May 2013 20:38:24 -0400

Anyone ever hear of this CBS outfit?

:-D

Thanks anyway for running the story, gang.

And a little update on the campaign…

Good day on the Trail! We crossed the 100 donor mark earlier!

Once again, big shout outs to everyone who has donated or helped spread the word about The Rebuilding of The Legendary Mosaic Trail on Indiegogo.

If you’ve not already, please consider contributing and definitely reblog on Tumblr, tell your friends on Facebook and/or Twitter, via email, carrier pigeon, etc.

We have over 50,000 followers on Tumblr alone!!! If every one of you gave just $2…

You know what to do.

DONATE HERE TO HELP REBUILD “THE LEGENDARY MOSAIC TRAIL”

Previously:

Jim Power, aka The Mosaic Man, Launches a Rebuild “The Legendary Mosaic Trail” Campaign on Crowdfunding Site, Indiegogo

INDIEGOGO CAMPAIGN UPDATE: LET’S TALK ABOUT PERKS, BABY!

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS DONATED AND HELPED SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT “THE LEGENDARY MOSAIC TRAIL” CAMPAIGN ON INDIEGOGO!!!

h/t eastvillagefeed for picking up the CBS mention

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS DONATED AND HELPED SPREAD THE WORD...

Fri, 03 May 2013 14:32:10 -0400

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS DONATED AND HELPED SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT “THE LEGENDARY MOSAIC TRAIL” CAMPAIGN ON INDIEGOGO!!!

The support has been OVERWHELMING!!!

LET’S DO THIS!!!

DONATE HERE TO HELP REBUILD “THE LEGENDARY MOSAIC TRAIL!”

Previously:

Jim Power, aka The Mosaic Man, Launches a Rebuild “The Legendary Mosaic Trail” Campaign on Crowdfunding Site, Indiegogo

INDIEGOGO CAMPAIGN UPDATE: LET’S TALK ABOUT PERKS, BABY!

INDIEGOGO CAMPAIGN UPDATE: LET’S TALK ABOUT PERKS,...

Thu, 02 May 2013 20:03:00 -0400

INDIEGOGO CAMPAIGN UPDATE: LET’S TALK ABOUT PERKS, BABY!

BIG THANKS to all the early backers, and everyone else who has helped spread the word about the rebuilding of The Legendary Mosaic Trail!

You can give as little as $5, so do whatever you can to support the campaign!

Give just $25 and receive a sticker featuring one of Jim’s designs made especially for the campaign! Jim has something special cooked up, so contribute today!

Now, let’s talk about the premium perks!

We’ll give each of the big time perks their due over the next few days.

First up:

Give $100 and get your picture on a tile to be used on a future lamp pole!!!

We know - AWESOME!?!

:-D

Literally become part of the trail itself. And Jim has mastered his technique over the years, so these new poles will be built to last!

“With the glue I’m using, these things will stand through a nuclear blast!” he says.

You’ll be able to walk along the Trail years from now and show your grandkids!

See the image above for an idea. Use a headshot, a logo, etc. Whatever you want!

Your picture. On a tile. Forever.

Boom.

Just give a 100 bucks. Do it!

Thanks in advance!

Donate here to help rebuild “The Legendary Mosaic Trail” on Indiegogo.

Previously:

Jim Power, aka The Mosaic Man, Launches a Rebuild “The Legendary Mosaic Trail” Campaign on Crowdfunding Site, Indiegogo

chynatako: Thomas Zhuang: Street Series, #479, 2012 Heard it...

Wed, 01 May 2013 19:44:00 -0400

chynatako:

Thomas Zhuang: Street Series, #479, 2012

Heard it was pretty busy up there today.

And, if you’d like to help Jim complete this mosaic lamp pole and others like it, please consider donating to the Rebuild “The Legendary Mosaic Trail” Campaign on crowdfunding site Indiegogo here.

Give as little as $5.

Thank you in advance.

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Like Jim on Facebook, follow him on Pinterest, Twitter @MosaicManNYC, and Google+.

Jim Power, aka The Mosaic Man, Launches a Rebuild “The...

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:17:00 -0400

Jim Power, aka The Mosaic Man, Launches a Rebuild “The Legendary Mosaic Trail” Campaign on Crowdfunding Site, Indiegogo

NEW YORK, April 29th, 2013 — Renowned New York City artist Jim Power, aka The Mosaic Man, today launched a fundraising campaign to rebuild his famous Mosaic Trail on Indiegogo, a leading international crowdfunding platform and community.

About the campaign:

For over 25 years, Jim Power, aka The Mosaic Man, has created one of the largest and longest lasting public arts projects with his Legendary Mosaic Trail. The trail of whimsical mosaic designs on lamp poles, planters, sidewalks and storefronts throughout New York City are some of the most recognizable and universally acclaimed works by a local artist. The various pieces are often dedicated to an historical event, person, or landmark, i.e. 9/11 or the former Fillmore East, or simply act as sign-posts and markers. The works are, for the most part, created using recycled materials, built to last, unique to the city, and add a great deal to the quality of life in the neighborhood. In 1988, Jim was authorized by the DOT to build up to 80 light poles. In 2004, he was inducted into the City Lore Peoples Hall of Fame and received an official proclamation from Mayor Bloomberg recognizing him for his selfless contribution to the city. Over the years, Jim’s work has been featured in countless television programs, newspapers, books and magazines worldwide.

All that, and Jim has never received any significant funding for his project from the city or outside groups. And, unfortunately, due to vandalism and destruction, only about a quarter of the lamp posts that make up the original trail are still fully intact.

So, he turns to you…

Now, you can help support the rebuilding of The Legendary Mosaic Trail!

Proceeds from the campaign will go toward supporting all facets of the rebuilding of the trail.

Not only will contributors help support the rebuilding of a part of New York City history, but they will also receive exciting and unique perks related to the trail itself, from stickers or T-shirts featuring Power’s designs, to one-of-a-kind original pieces of art or “artwear,” to opportunities to have your image or brand included on a pole for all to see!

The campaign is the culmination of several years of work by Power and his cohorts to build up visibility about his work on the trail and its impact on the city. The trail as a whole tells the story of an ever-changing neighborhood, what came before, what’s here now, and perhaps what will be in the future.

Power has often said that he is not out for fame. He feels he has a “responsibility to the people who love this work.” He makes his art “for the community that he loves and that loves him so dearly in return.” He is thankful for the continued support from the public throughout the years, and this campaign is the latest way for people to bea part of something big and help Jim see his vision through.

“We’ve got over 50,000 people on Twitter, Facebook, and Tumblr. If everyone gave just a few bucks, we could do this and the world wouldn’t know what him ‘em!” says Power.

The campaign lasts through Friday, May 24th, 11:59PM PT.

You can read more about the campaign, view the exciting perks available, and donate here.

@mosaicmannyc Responsible for making #NYC streets more...

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:40:40 -0400

@mosaicmannyc Responsible for making #NYC streets more interesting. twitter.com/ddvideoedit/st…
— DDM_DIGITAL (@ddvideoedit) April 20, 2013

GREAT shot!!!

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Check out The Official Mosaic Man Collection on Etsy and CafePress for belt buckles, t-shirts and a variety of other items featuring Jim’s designs. Proceeds go toward supporting Jim’s work on The Mosaic Trail.

Or you can make a fully tax-deductible donation here.

Jim and Jessie at work on 2nd Avenue and St. Mark’s Place...

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:57:18 -0400

Jim and Jessie at work on 2nd Avenue and St. Mark’s Place on Tuesday.

Such a colorful shot.

Photo by Danny Bright

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Like Jim on Facebook or Follow him on Pinterest and Twitter @MosaicManNYC

Check out The Official Mosaic Man Collection on Etsy and CafePress for belt buckles, t-shirts (like the one Jim’s wearing above) and a variety of other items featuring Jim’s designs. Proceeds go toward supporting Jim’s work on The Mosaic Trail.

Or you can make a fully tax-deductible donation here.

BIG announcement coming soon… Stay...

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 22:14:00 -0400

BIG announcement coming soon…

~~Stay tuned.~~

UPDATE:

“The Legendary Mosaic Trail” project now live on crowdfunding site, Indigogo!!!

Support the rebuilding of NYC’s Legendary Mosaic Trail, one of the largest and longest-lasting examples of public art in the world.

Learn more, read about all the great perks, and donate here.

I ♥ NY Photo via HalfPint on...

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 11:00:51 -0400

I ♥ NY

Photo via HalfPint on Instagram

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Jim Power and the Mosaic Trail | Etsy.tv Via Tara Young at...

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:30:00 -0400

Jim Power and the Mosaic Trail | E tsy.tv

Via Tara Young at Etsy:

Etsy’s Handmade Portraits video series has been nominated for a Webby Award! Please show your support by voting for us! We’re up against AMC, McDs and Google, so go vote and vote often! Thank you.

The Webby Awards is the leading international award honoring excellence on the Internet.

Vote here.

Congrats to Tara and the entire Handmade Portraits team at Etsy!

The profile on Jim above still gives us goosebumps.

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Some great shots of Jim at work on his “We The...

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:00:56 -0400

Some great shots of Jim at work on his “We The People” mosaic mural in 1987. The mural can still be seen today on the corner of St. Mark’s Place and Avenue A in New York City’s East Village.

One of Jim’s grander masterpieces.

Photos via user orgwin on Panoramio.

Click through to view several more images of the neighborhood and other parts of NYC from back then.

h/t to Alex at Get Back To Work! and Flaming Pablum for the great find.

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