The Shirt Factory -- Kingston, NY

There's this hip place in Kingston.  It's full of studios and old, wooden floors, and exposed pipes.  It's an amazing mix of old and new that really works as a part of the art scene in Kingston.  I had the opportunity to go to a Networking party (and birthday party for JAC) that took place in the hall.  New drywall beside brick from 1917 when the place was built and functioned as, you guessed it, a shirt factory.  Now, there are lots of different artists in the space, and I only met a couple of them.  You can find the link at the bottom for not-nearly-enough-info about the tenants at the Shirt Factory.

On to the restrooms.  There are restrooms on each floor, so bear with me here.

Floor 1 has beautiful exposed beams that compliment the exposed pipes, art on the walls, and shelving for extra supplies, or perhaps a magazine.  Nice.

Floor 2 still has the art going on, but no beams.  We got pipes.  Good enough.  The stall is rather public-bathroom-y, but I guess that's the point.  I apologize for the awful picture of the gorgeous radiator.  Really nice!

Floor 3 We can see seems to be losing it a bit.  The walls are pretty sad, but the hole in the wall is a nice touch.  I think it needs some artistic embellishment.  I took the warning to heart and did not steal the tp, though I think most people need it for 'personal use'  (couldn't resist!) and I'm really just loving the fact that there is an art magazine on the floor to share when one needs it the most.

Floor 4   I don't think I have words.  It's...it's...well, it has a slop sink, so that's something.  And two tones.  Yep.  It has that lived in vibe.  Let's go with that.

What happened here?  Did the owners just give up by the fourth floor?  Were they too tired?  There is a definite disconnect here between the fourth and first floors, and it's obvious that it transitions floor by floor.  Maybe it's an elaborate art exhibit with a hidden meaning.  The higher you go, the less you need these Earthly accutrements and just need the basics?  Hmm. Something to ponder.

(Happy Birthday today, JAC!)

http://artistworkspace.com/Tenants.html