PASTICHE GARDENS FOUNDER, RENEE HOWARD, CREATES THE "HEAVY METAL WALL" OF NORTH HOLLYWOOD
Part of Renee Howard's
"HEAVY METAL WALL"
"HEAVY METAL WALL"
Located in North Hollywood, CA
(All photos by Shawni Groves)
(All photos by Shawni Groves)
In early August, I happened upon this mind-blowing wall of found objects and recycled materials that had been whimsically transformed into a 45' mosaic art piece. I did not know anything about the artist, there were no visible identifiers I could see, so I took several photos and made a point to return.
I did just that on Saturday, August 18 and was thrilled to see and meet mosaic
artist and creator, Renee Howard and her team of volunteer installers.
They were set-up on the sidewalk continuing to carefully secure each nut, penny and
bolt, alongside colorful pieces of cut aluminum, mirrors, bottle glass, and odds
and ends into a continuous swirling pattern.
Many of the circular works remind me of chakra's as the flow of energy they create is very much alive. I had no idea she began this wall almost a year earlier! She is on schedule to complete it by Sept. 15 and then will be hosting a celebratory christening on Sunday, September 16th.
Many of the circular works remind me of chakra's as the flow of energy they create is very much alive. I had no idea she began this wall almost a year earlier! She is on schedule to complete it by Sept. 15 and then will be hosting a celebratory christening on Sunday, September 16th.
If you are in the vicinity of Vanowen and Fair Street, this Sunday, Sept. 16th be sure to stop by as Renee is throwing a block party in honor of the neighbors and the exciting completion of this mosaic masterpiece, titled: "Heavy Metal Wall and Rock n' Roll Sidewalk"!
For an in-depth interview, please visit this recent Patch North Hollywood article.
Peace,
Shawni Groves
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