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| EVA president Casey Carver and T-rex Dino Adam T-REX Created by Rick Frausto and Margie Darrow-Stretz This Tyrannosaurus Rex was commisioned by the Public Corporation of the Arts for Smithsonian Week 2004. The T-REX affectionatlly known as "Adam" will reside in the new ART PARK (150 Elm St L.B.) from March 3-March 31st. During production of the Adam, the above photo of Casey Carver was taken at Koo's Art Center (500 Broadway Ave. LB) Koo's donated use of their facility to Rick and Margie to help with its creation. Adam the T-Rex was made in layers, starting with a welded light weight steel skelaton, screen, canvas and mastic. Many recycled materials were also used in layering and body parts. 42 pounds of hots glue was used to create skin, textures and to seal and weather proof. Adam stands 7 1/2 feet tall (toes to noes) and he is 13 ft longs. He is apprx. 1/3 the size of a real Tyrannosaurus Rex. |
| Art Park on Elm just south of Broadway click here to see map |
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| Dedication of the East Village Arts Park A public art space where creativity will flourish Councilman Dan Baker, 2nd District Invites you to the East Village Arts Park Grand Opening Celebration and Dedication. Tuesday, March 16, 2004. 1:00-3:00pm. 150 Elm Ave., Long Beach, Ca 90802 We are proud to announce the Dedication and Opening of the city’s newest public park. Please join us as we open the gates to the public for the first time. For the last few years, the City of Long Beach the PCA local artist and other citizens of Long Beach. This public art project was made possible through the collaborative efforts and funded by the City of Long Beach, the Department of Community Development Redevelopment Bureau, Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine, East Village Association and Landscape Architects Planners and the artists. The Arts Park was designed by Cliff Garten, public artist and landscape designer. Steve Elicker, public artist, with a mentor grant from the PCA, was chosen to work closely with Cliff to design a pocket park space that would be both a haven for the neighborhood, a multi-funtion art space, and a year round home to butterflies. The Arts Park can serve many needs. There is a stage with lighting grid for performning arts, tables for art projects, and space for temporary sculpture to be created and displayed. The Arts Parks’ permanent functional art include the Wrought Iron Gates, designed by Lisa Jacobs, that mark the entry to the Arts Park on Elm Street were fabricated by Lisa Jacobs and Tom Walker. The sweeping stage with embedded glass butterflies was designed and fabricated by Steve Elicker. The tables and benches made from exotic woods, designed and fabricated by Koji Wakayoshi. |