High Line -Free Scenic Terrain & Art

Summer on the High Line is officially open & in full bloom.  The foliage is in full bloom on what was obsolete train domain. The High Line is narrow oasis of lush landscape with a discrete new exhibit of contemporary art.  Of course, you can't miss Ed Ruscha's large text on an entire red faced wall "Honey, I Twisted Through More Damn Traffic Today." Nor could you or should you miss the colorful & exuberant billboard painting "Groovin High" by by Faith Ringgold.   I was subdued by Isabelle Cornara's 3 ominous "God Box" column structures.  All 3 incorporate ropes, brick walls, gate fragments & symbols of oppression all coated in black paint.  On a more whimsical note is Josh Kline's installation Skittles which I (and I'm sure others) mistook for a vending machine until you get up close & see what's contained in the bottles and written on the containers.  The High Line is a haven for relaxing or a leisurely stroll.  The elevated, sylvan setting blends congruously in its urban surroundings.  The views of the Hudson & hustle & bustle below make the High Line a deliberate destination.  There are numerous art galleries below in the 20's, open to the public for those whose interests are piqued to view more creative artworks.  Currently, I suggest 3 different galleries exhibiting:  Richard Price sculptures, 6 decades of of Wolf Kahn's colorful landscapes and the contemporary social commentary paintings by Russian  artist Sanya Kantarovsky.  There's plenty to revel on the High Line and in Chelsea.