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While functional, \u201cphoto opp\u201d-worthy art isn\u2019t an entirely new concept, the recent proliferation of interactive art\u2014from the highly successful (albeit controversial) Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit to New York City\u2019s Instagram-famous Museum of Ice Cream\u2014have reinforced the impact that easily accessible and engaging art can have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The key to creating timeless functional art? Collaborating with artists who can both understand the engineering needed to execute the final product, and create a piece that stands alone as a stunning work of art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Celebrate the Unexpected at The Godfrey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Situated at the corner entrance, Petronzio\u2019s larger-than-life \u201cSigns of the Times\u201d sculpture was inspired by the American Sign Language sign for \u201cI love you.\u201d The sculpture, which was hand-carved and cast in fiberglass, was finished in gold to tie back into the Hollywood glitz and glamour of the property (even with a nod to the gold Oscar statue, given away yearly at the Dolby Theater, a few blocks away). To ensure durability, the piece was created with a stainless steel-welded internal armature and an automotive-paint finish. The beautiful foliage and landscaping was designed in partnership with Steinberg Hart to provide a stunning backdrop for the piece, as well as protect the sculpture from potential damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n As guests pull up to the hotel, they are greeted by a custom bright red bike rack, once again created by Petronzio, that spells out \u201cGodfrey\u201d in branded font. At 30 inches tall and with in-ground flood lights, each letter is not only a visually arresting sculpture, it\u2019s also perfectly functional. Constructed out of thick water jet cut steel plate and anchored into the concrete with two welded steel base plates, the care taken by Petronzio (who also fabricated the letters) to understand the engineering necessary for a functioning bike rack ensures a safe and sturdy home for visiting bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Just around the corner, by the entry to the rooftop pool and bar, lives \u201cWings of the Majestic,\u201d a Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire inspired sculpture of dancing bodies in motion\u2014with cutouts for guests to stand in and join the dance. Designed to both stand alone as a sculpture and act as an interactive photo opportunity for guests, the piece was thoughtfully designed, down to selecting a height that would allow the greatest number of guests to step up and interact. Made of bronze rod with a buffed finish, the sculptures invoke motion and harken to the Hollywood of yesteryear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n During the project, the KBAA team submitted \u201cWings of Majestic\u201d to be recognized as a piece of public art by the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs (who had a recent goal of featuring more contemporary, emerging artists), ensuring the piece will remain a representation of the local community for years to come.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Looking to bolster the guest experience? Create art moments with which your guests can interact.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":8838,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8810","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-kbaa-updates"],"yoast_head":"\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/kevinbarry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/edited1C5A3591.jpg\")
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