Queen Anne Marketplace Mural
[photo credit: Charina Pitzel]
Pacific Northwest artists John Osgood and Zach Bohnenkamp were commissioned by Queen Anne Marketplace to create a colorful Seattle theme mural. The mural was to show a transition from historical significance to present day with symbols and icons that represented the northwest. It was also important to design in a contemporary, vibrant style to appeal to all ages and the big wings on each side of the Space Needle were included into the design as a focal point to allow passersby to stand in the middle for photo ops. The mural features many of the state's icons: the Space Needle, adorned with Native American-style print; American Goldfinches and Pacific Rhododendrons, the state's bird and flower, respectively; salmon and jellyfish swimming nearby; with Mount Rainier in the background.
Seattle Storm Mural
[photo credit: Charina Pitzel]
T.S. McHugh's Mural
[photo credit: Charina Pitzel]
Artist is Joey Nix, a respected Seattle mural artist and part owner of the Belltown bar Jupiter. Born and raised here in Seattle and when he saw the Pink Elephant carwash sign get torn down it made him want to paint the tow truck and the wheedle. More of his artwork can be seen on Instagram @joe.nix
Mud Bay Mural
[photo credit: Charina Pitzel]
Queen Anne Beerhall Mural
[photo credit: Charina Pitzel]
"Hope" (Plymouth Housing Mural)
[photo credit: Charina Pitzel]
“Hope” by Lauren Iida (2021, in progress). Located in the Center Steps pedestrian through-block, between Roy St and Mercer at 2nd Ave N & 3rd Ave N.
Artist Statement: The title of this piece is “Hope,” which I created for the new Plymouth Housing building using my signature “paper cutaway” technique. Themes include unity, inclusiveness, community, creative expression, and resilience in difficult times. The paper crane in Japanese culture is a symbol of hope and healing, specifically in times of adversity. It is said if one folds 1,000 paper cranes, their wish will be granted. The “Memory Net” aspect of this piece is a reoccurring theme in my artwork, as an emblem for honoring one's cultural heritage and “dredging” up symbolic objects which recall the personal stories which make up our self-awareness as a society. In my piece, community resolve, collective memories and experience come together through the hand of an artist who paints our united future of hope. Relating back to the purpose of this building, assisting homeless people and being the new home of Path With Art, an arts non-profit I have taught for in the past, I created a piece which inspires hope and celebrates creativity and community. I think it will be enjoyed for generations to come both from close-proximity pedestrians and viewers from afar as well as residents and visitors to the site. Designed and cut by hand from paper in my studio, the final mural will be painted by artists from Path With Art in collaboration with Urban Artworks.
"El Sol: Elevate" (Center Steps)
[photo credit: Charina Pitzel]
“El Sol: Elevate” by Miguel Edwards. Located in the Center Steps pedestrian through-block, between Roy St and Mercer at 2nd Ave N & 3rd Ave N.
“El Sol: Elevate” is the most recent piece of the Sphere series, created by American Sculptor Miguel Edwards. Fabricated from powder coated half inch steel and cast glass El Sol was commissioned to be the anchor art centerpiece in the Center Steps Courtyard. Miguel's first Sphere "Saturnus" was commissioned for Burning Man in 2004. In 2009 Miguel made "El Sol" for the inaugural show of Center on Contemporary Arts Heaven and Earth Show at Carkeek Park. Edwards's third Sphere was built for the Bellwether Exhibition in Bellevue. Currently it is on display in front of Elysian Brewing in Georgetown. Miguel has been an integral artist and culture maker in Seattle for over 25 years. He now lives with his wife in Bend OR, where he is still making sculptures but is continuing to explore interests in outdoor activities, van life and focusing on his family.
"Strand" (Center Steps)
[photo credit: Charina Pitzel]
“Strand” by Sarah Levin (2010). Located in the Center Steps pedestrian through-block, between Roy St and Mercer at 2nd Ave N & 3rd Ave N.
Coopers Optique Gallery
[photo credit: Charina Pitzel]
Caffè Zingaro Gallery
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Caffè Zingaro has been around for the past 15 years, a real classic place with a great vibe. Started a rotating gallery to support local emerging Seattle artists. The artwork rotates weekly and the artists are often their own coffee customers!
Caffe Ladro Gallery
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Nova Expansion Gallery
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