Tunnel Violist

(in the Trefoil Arch, Central Park, NYC)

Marc's Catalogue of Artwork

 

Tunnel Violist

John Austin

 

Well, I have a real lot to say about this drawing.
I played the guitar in the arches of Central Park for years. There was always some competition among we buskers (park and street performers) for the best spots. One day I was in the very best spot and I saw a guy with an instrument case hanging around (a bad sign). But, I was getting tired. We made a deal - I would split, he'd play for an hour, and I'd come back and play an hour, and so on. Except for quibbling about minutes after the hour, it worked out so well that we became allies and friends. We even played duets from time to time.