Los Angeles' neighborhoods have an abundance of murals. In the past I only "specialized" in Silver Lake murals but have decided it's time to expand my horizons. This extravagant work in the alley behind Mel Pierce's camera shop caught my eye today.
Mel Pierce Camera is located at 5645 Hollywood Boulevard. If you want to see the mural, take the alley off North Gramercy Place and park for a few minutes for a good view. Please do not use this image in any media without my permission. © All rights reserved.
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Los Angeles' neighborhoods have an abundance of murals. In the past I only "specialized" in Silver Lake murals but have decided it's time to expand my horizons. This extravagant work in the alley behind Mel Pierce's camera shop caught my eye today.
Mel Pierce Camera is located at 5645 Hollywood Boulevard. If you want to see the mural, take the alley off North Gramercy Place and park for a few minutes for a good view. Please do not use this image in any media without my permission. © All rights reserved.
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Artist Tyrus Wong painted the Chinese Celestial Dragon mural in New Chiantown's Central Plaza in 1941. After immigrating to the United States from Toishan, China, Wong and his father lived in Old Chinatown's Ferguson Alley. His artistic talent was recognized by his junior high school instructor who encouraged him to apply to Otis Art Institute. His father and the Chinese community raised funds to pay for his tuition. Wong graduated at the top of his class and became one of the first Chinese Americans employed by Walt Disney Studios.
Text taken from the book "Chinatown in Los Angeles," written by Jenny Cho, p. 68, published by Arcadia Publishing 2009.
Located at the New Chinatown Center Plaza, Los Angeles.
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Robert Cassiday's design for Paul Rowe's home/office shows the influence of the Moderne which reached its zenith in the late 20's and early 30's. A glass block entryway is complimented by a horizontal band of windows, providing light and privacy. The residence is currently the Los Angeles home of the British music company, Beggars Group representing labels 4AD, Matador, Rough Trade and XL, offering a destination spot for artists. The 1,800-square-foot house had been remodeled by Interior Designer Thomas Michna, a previous owner, who sold it in 2004. Beggars purchased the property in 2011 adding a patio and removing interior walls to create a more open space. As of September 2012 the entire outer skin including the windows is sheathed in a black and white mural depicting L.A. life.
The Paul Rowe Residence & Studio is located at 2035 Hyperion Avenue on the edge of Silver Lake and Los Feliz.
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Robert Cassiday's design for Paul Rowe's home/office shows the influence of the Moderne which reached its zenith in the late 20's and early 30's. A glass block entryway is complimented by a horizontal band of windows, providing light and privacy. The residence is currently the Los Angeles home of the British music company, Beggars Group representing labels 4AD, Matador, Rough Trade and XL, offering a destination spot for artists. The 1,800-square-foot house had been remodeled by Interior Designer Thomas Michna, a previous owner, who sold it in 2004. Beggars purchased the property in 2011 adding a patio and removing interior walls to create a more open space. As of September 2012 the entire outer skin including the windows is sheathed in a black and white mural depicting L.A. life.
The Paul Rowe Residence & Studio is located at 2035 Hyperion Avenue on the edge of Silver Lake and Los Feliz.
Tags: Silver Lake Silver Lake Architecture Michael Locke Treasures of Los Angeles Architecture 'Robert Cassidy, Beggars Group, Paul H.Rowe archiref Michael Locke, Photographer Michael Locke, Realtor
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