Art Show at The Esplanade

In addition to the Tribute Wall, the West Bank Art Guild had an art show on display on the first floor. Two of our artists sat with the screens on a rotating basis. Natural light illuminated the space from skylight above.

Tribute Reception

After all the formalities were over the artists and their guests enjoyed refreshments. The participating artists were congratulated with a complementary calendar that included images from the Tribute Wall. A framed list, of contributing artists, was on display as well.

The Unveiling

Finally came the time to take down the paper the hid the wall of paintings. The artists posed in front of their works. After the ceremonies and photos, the artists and their guests enjoyed a reception in a side space.

Bicentennial Celebration

The Esplanade and West Bank Art Guild coordinated the display of Louisiana themed artwork in honor of Louisiana's upcoming bicentennial celebration in 2012. Artists painted on wooden panels that were then mounted to a wall on the second floor right above the mall entrance to Target at The Esplanade.

A Few More Anlges

Naturally I walked around the piece to photograph different angles. It’s the best way to appreciate 3-D works. Walking back to my car I was reminded how busy this intersection gets as cars whizzed by me.

Guitar with Jazz Aura

Last year I photographed a sculpture of toucans at the intersection of Clearview Parkway and Veterans Boulevard in Metairie, LA. Since then artist Abby Cantrell’s “Guitar with Jazz Aura” has been added to the median on the other side of Clearview Parkway. Its red color makes it stand out against the green plants near it.

Toucans

Artist Hunt Slonem's aluminum sculpture "Toucans" now brightens an extremely busy suburban intersection at Clearview Parkway and Veterans Boulevard. The toucans are very colorful and fun. I took a closer look to see what exactly I'm driving past at the sculpture.

Across from Clearview Mall

Recently a new sculpture was placed on the median (neutral ground to locals) across from Clearview Mall at the intersection of Clearview Parkway and Veterans Bouleveard. The project is part of a beautification effort in Jefferson Parish. Previously I blogged about two other sculptures installed at the Bonnabel Boulevard intersection.