>Under the Carpet

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I'm certain you need a little time to allow my last post to sink in... So, today will be light-hearted, I promise. Yesterday, Chalice tagged me - she wants to see my desktop and I thought it appropriate, so here's a peek:

I'm sure you're not surprised that my current desktop image is a Banksy. The title of this stenciled street art is 'Sweeping It Under The Carpet'. I found this on Banksy's website awhile back and thought it was perfect for me. I am so lazy when it comes to cleaning my desk and beading workspace; what I really needed was my own personal maid. LOL.

I did a bit of research and read that this painting is actually a portrait of a hotel maid named Leanne. She cleaned Banksy's room during a visit to Los Angeles. Banksy said "She was quite a feisty lady." (Hmmm... sounds as though he enjoyed his stay:) This work has also been seen as a metaphor for the West's reluctance to tackle issues such as AIDS in Africa. Banksy's painting appeared overnight on a wall owned by the Camden Roundhouse Performing Arts Center in London. The owner was happy to host the graffiti art, but it has since been buffed.

If you would like to download a Banksy, check out his shop - everything is free=:)

So, what's on your desktop? I'm not going to tag anyone today, but if you'd like to participate in this meme, you can find instructions on how to capture your screen image over at Chalice's blog. Have fun, and please stop by tomorrow for my first Wordless Wednesday post... =:)