The Animation Guild building at 1105 Hollywood Way can be recognized by this colorful wall sculpture by Brad Howe entitled "Tempest in a Teacup." It has such a kinetic quality that I thought it really did move! I guess it is the play of shadows that makes it seem that way. It is a wonderful piece to represent The Animation Guild. I noticed the color splash is also found on their website. Another wonderful thing I learned is that there is a gallery on the inside! It holds monthly exhibits of artwork by guild members, as individuals or in groups. It is closed for renovations this month, but Gallery 839 will reopen with a new show in May. (839 refers to the local union affiliation)
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Dale Claude Lamphere is the sculptor of this beautiful and shiny stainless steel work of art found at the corner of Olive and Lake. The piece is entitled "Water and Light" and the words written on the plaque say
"This sculpture celebrates the function of Burbank Water and Power in the generation and distribution of resources to the community" Behind the sculpture in the lower picture you can see part of the water and power plant complex. Today we are back on the Chandler Bike path at the corner of Hollywood Way. This joyful bronze sculpture is called "Family Outing." It was created by artist, Gary Lee Price, whose work is intended to lift the human spirit.
W. Stanley Proctor is the sculptor of the first bronze sculpture installed along the Chandler Bikepath. It is located at the Keystone St. intersection near Edison Elementary School. This charming little grouping is called "Wagon Pull." The faces and postures of each little character seems to convey a deep sense of purpose and determination in this playful outing! The exciting thing about Art Around Burbank is that I haven't even gone out of my way to find art yet! I'm still blogging about art I see in my normal and limited comings and goings. Here's the even cooler thing, there is more that I see almost everyday that is still to come!
If you are enjoying your eye opening tour around Burbank and are willing and able to make a small donation so that Art Around Burbank can have a stand alone domain and drop the weebly host name, please click here. Any amount is greatly appreciated! Only $39 to go! For locals I will gladly come to personally receive the money and give you a big hug in return! The "Trainwalker" by Burbank artist, Shiela Cavalluzzi was created locally at the American Fine Arts Foundry in Burbank. The trainwalker's duty was to walk the tracks, examine and maintain them to keep them safe for public travel. This trainwalker is a very large, concerned and devoted looking fellow who reminds us of the past while we walk the path in the present, perhaps dreaming of the future. Dear friends and fellow art appreciators,
It is a great joy to develop the Art Around Burbank website. It is a thrill to be surprised by art in my daily routine and be able to share it with you. As you can see from the menu above, the website is expanding beyond the blog to include other visual art resources. I would like to buy the domain name so that Art Around Burbank can stand on it’s own, and drop the weebly host name. The one year cost is $50. If you can and are willing to donate any amount, even as little as one dollar, I will gladly accept your help! If you are local, I’ll come to receive the money from you and give you a big hug in return! To anyone who donates the full $50, I will give you your choice of one of my 5 x 7 original acrylic paintings on paper. Thank you for your consideration! Click to donate Peace, Lisa PH Caddel The other evening I went to Ribs USA, at 2711 W. Olive Ave. I parked behind the building and as I rounded the corner to enter through the front, I was met by this fierce looking bronze. The manager told me that it has been in front of the restaurant for about 30 years. He was not sure of the artist although he thought he was well known. The stance looks similar to Frederick Remington's "Bronco Buster" but some details are not quite the same. I've read there are many copies and fakes attributed to him and I don't have any facts on this particular piece. Anyone know? Your comments are always welcome!
When you come across the bridge on Burbank Blvd. to the light at San Fernando Blvd. you have a premium view of the beautiful sculptural family that grace the monumental building that has been a variety of banks, presently Chase. My little camera phone can hardly do these artworks justice. From what I have come to learn is that the original owners, Home Savings Banks were very conscious of incorporating beautiful artwork into their buildings. All the information I discovered is better said in the original blog post I found: http://adamarenson.com/2010/12/the-hidden-la-zoo-painting-in-burbank/ It even tells about a painting hiding inside. The mosaic below that is located on the back side of the building is better seen when you are leaving the Wells Fargo parking lot! It is kind of hard to tell what the image is but apparently it is children on horses supposedly a reference to the Griffith Park carousel. The photo of it in the blog post I referenced is much clearer: http://adamarenson.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Burbank-outside-mosaic.jpg
Today the new Memorial Field at John Burroughs High School was dedicated. This is the main entrance on the corner of Verdugo and Parish. When I was told the sculpture represented a homecoming, I imagined something completely different! However, this touching sculpture by Shiela Cavalluzzi is an excellent image to convey the true meaning of Memorial Field. Click here to read an article that goes into more detail about Memorial Field.
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