Wednesday, August 29, 2012

G is for God's Gym

This Uptown building painted black cannot help but capture your attention as you go by.  It's an odd visual combination of body building and Afrocentric images with religious symbolism.  But when you read the story behind this business, it all makes sense.  Linked to ABC Wednesday.
Posted by Oakland Daily Photo at 12:00 AM
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13 comments:

  1. 黄清华 Wong Ching WahAugust 29, 2012 at 1:59 AM

    The name is certainly inviting ! From the thumbnail, I thought it was a box of something !

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  2. HalcyonAugust 29, 2012 at 4:21 AM

    Even God needs to stay in shape! :)

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  3. KateAugust 29, 2012 at 4:54 AM

    I read the story in the link; it is extraordinary and I am definitely impressed. A remarkable man. I'm sure the building's facade and name stops traffic! Kate, ABC Team

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  4. Chubskulit RoseAugust 29, 2012 at 4:59 AM

    Wow, that would be great to work out there.

    Golden Rule
    Rose, ABC Wednesday Team

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  5. Chrissy BrandAugust 29, 2012 at 5:16 AM

    Well, if it's good enough for a god...

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  6. Roger Owen GreenAugust 29, 2012 at 6:31 AM

    combo of body and spirit!
    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  7. Maurice LauherAugust 29, 2012 at 7:07 AM

    Thanks for sharing - you can see my post here

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  8. Leslie D.August 29, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    That's so cool!

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  9. AnnAugust 29, 2012 at 11:53 AM

    Read the story behind the gym and it really touches my heart. What a blessing that it has thrived in this economy. Isn't it just like God to accept any and all who want to come in regardless of where they are in their life.
    Ann

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  10. UnknownAugust 30, 2012 at 5:17 AM

    I did a double-take to see it said God's Gym not Gold's Gym!

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  11. GinaAugust 30, 2012 at 5:31 AM

    Wow, what a great story! Thanks for sharing.

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  12. Genie -- Paris and BeyondAugust 30, 2012 at 6:40 AM

    The story of Gary and the evolution of this gym is heartwarming. What a difference he is making in the lives of others and what changes he has seen in his own.

    bises,
    Genie

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  13. ArtandArchitecture-SF.comAugust 30, 2012 at 5:09 PM

    Thank you for that link, last time I was at Oakland Art Murmur I walked by and wondered about that - now I know - THANK YOU.

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