Alley Art

This project is generating lots of buzz...we alley neighbors are thrilled! with the results...and people from neighboring alleys are popping over for a peek.  This weekend the installs began, I missed the festivities but Mr R and Don C had cameras on hand.

Mr R's photo

There were plenty of men with power tools at the ready...

Don C's photo

and all hands on deck to help out.

Don's photo

some vintage tools were called into play...

Mr R's photo

neighbors both small...

Mr R's photo

and of the four legged variety wanted to assist.

Don's photo

The phrase 'Garbage Can Chic' for the cocktail tables comes to mind...

and then they were done...gracing our alley...Ann's lovely sunflower

Nikki's mosaic fence..

the details of which will keep us all...

exploring...

for years to come.

Don's photo

Cindy and Rick like proud parents of their masterpiece

Mr R's photo

Jen and John's wonderful piece with the added in ground plumbing feature.

We have more neighbors that are excited to begin theirs...this may be just the beginning.

Comments

[Dawn]

O I love it, love it, love it!!! I am applauding you all from here!

[Robin g]

That is so wonderful, I love it too!!! It makes me want to live in a neighborhood. For a little while anyway.

[gloria]

I think it's great what everyone is doing. There are a lot of alleys up this way in Modesto and if people would get together to do something artistic like what I see above, it would be so much better than seeing spray painted backyard fences. I applaud all your neighbors! Great photos.

[Marge]

Steph!

What fun - so much color and energy! I just love it all ...

[Kate I]

Can I just say Stephanie...I really want to live on your alley!! I LOVE this community art project and I think you've started something quite wonderful here...this is what art is all about.

[Julie Prichard]

You've got great neighbors..I love this project and the community you have is so fantastic!

[somepinkflowers]

i love
what you guys are doing over there
as
it is so gaudi*parc like!

:-)

{{ how come it is
that you are fortunately surrounded
by
such happy and creative folks? }}

[Chris]

There's something about mosaics and the colors and textures that really make me feel happy. Stained glass just doesn't quite do it! This looks like the best way to come together and have fun. I wonder if I should plan a mosaic party....?

[Kristin Brown]

Hi Stephanie,

I'm so sorry I missed this. I took a walk through after reading about it on the blog, love it! It's so fun, all that mosaic stuff. I so want to learn and participate in the next one you all do. Keep me in the loop.
I'm thinking of dropping in on the block party tonight, Katie told me about it.
Take care...

[rebecca]

you know i am loving this!!! i hosted a town mosaic project...each month a whole new group...the entire town donated special china and found objects. 11 walls later...it is a lovely sight.

xoxoxoxox,
rebecca

[Rhonda Roo]

Wow, with talent like that you all could rule the world from your little neighborhood!

{Your little awesomely bedecked neighborhood}

Does your alley have name? :-) 'cause it should!

[Shelley Saxton]

This is wonderful-thanks for posting
and
the article in the TC was great!

[rivergardenstudio]

Dear Stephanie, it has been so wonderful scrolling down your blog and seeing how you are spending your summer!!! I love it all, the totems, the alley art, the mosaics and happiness. Wow. roxanne

[martie]

Wow! How beautiful - and how delightful that you all work so well together!

[Leslie M.]

I love, love, love this! Makes me think of the Magic Gardens a little. Just a little.

xo