Finding Substrates and Textures in Point Douglas

Substrate:

1. The material or substance on which an enzyme acts.
2. Biology A surface on which an organism grows or is attached.

Texture:

1. A structure of interwoven fibers or other elements.
2. The distinctive physical composition or structure of something, especially with respect to the size, shape, and arrangement of its parts.
3. Distinctive or identifying quality or character.
4. The quality given to a piece of art, literature, or music by the interrelationship of its elements.

While looking for substrates and textures in Point Douglas I came across many surfaces that were in a beautiful state of decay. The years of weathering began to expose the true material of the area. The surfaces that I found were very honest, very real and in my opinion, reflected the essence of the Point.

Note: decay and exposure (character of Point Douglas) = texture


The following images are of potential sites I found within the Point, all of which demonstrate varying amounts of decay and exposure. The only question that I now ask myself is, do any of these sites embody what a substrate is?

Able Building


Fire Escape on National Lamp MFG. CO.

Abandoned Car Under Disraeli Bridge