The work was created by a technique called concrete form lining. John A. "Tony" Sheets is the artist who designed and executed the piece. You can just barely see his name in the bottom right photo underneath the figure with the clapperboard. Click the pictures to make them bigger.
"Burbank Evolves" is becoming the victim of evolution! It is being overgrown with plant life. Go see this amazing piece while you still can! This monument stands at the corner of Third Avenue and Angeleno Street by the Courthouse parking structure. It describes in a kind of timeline and by way of a variety of individual pictures an historical account of early California, the valley, and the development of Burbank. The work was created by a technique called concrete form lining. John A. "Tony" Sheets is the artist who designed and executed the piece. You can just barely see his name in the bottom right photo underneath the figure with the clapperboard. Click the pictures to make them bigger. There is a photo of the piece without the over growth at the City of Burbank's Art in Public Places page.
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Look up one more time at the Community Services Building. The fourth artwork I am sharing with you is at the entrance on the 150 North Third St. side. Wayne Healy and the East Los Streetscapers were at work again! This time taking old black and white photos of "Early Burbank," scanning them, blowing the image up to the proper size onto a film which is then sandwiched between two pieces of safety glass to create an unexpected view overhead.
A similar process was used on the other side of the building for "Recreational Burbank." Inside the Community Services Building, 150 North Third St. more incredible work by artist, Wayne Healy and the East Los Streetscapers. It is an uplifting view of the community! Suspended from the ceiling are 15 sculptural paintings made from gatorboard covered in fabric and painted with acrylics. The murals were painted on fabric in the studio and then mounted on the walls. The artworks are much more beautiful in person than these camera phone photos are able to convey.
From the parking lot side, pass the Burbank Family Tiara, then before entering the building -- look up...
The Community Services Building, whose actual address is 150 North 3rd St., has an abundance of art. The parking lot is on the opposite side of the building and so is the first artwork I'll show you. You can't miss this large, delightfully bright red sculpture situated at the entrance. I notice it every time I drive down Olive.
This tall and airy piece is called Burbank Family Tiara, although it has always made me think of an Indian headdress. It displays a family of figures and animals as it's crowning jewels. The artist for all the works I found at the Community Services Building is Wayne Healy, who is also the artist who made the sculpture that sits outside the Buena Vista Branch Library. Notice the similarities with the cut out figures. Cool! |