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2300 Arena/bar2300:
A tribute to the "old ECW Arena"
My work with the 2300 Arena began in 2014 with a mural celebrating the building’s history as a wrestling venue, the old ECW Arena. This mural was the beginning of an unexpected complete renovation of a thousand person entertainment venue. Below are before-and-after pictures, the simplest way to condense years of work. These pictures are of each wall, accompanied by a brief description of the work done.
The space began as a blank canvas and a concept of wanting it to feel like an outdoor courtyard. With the understanding there was little to no budget, I used my experience as an artist/muralist to develop creative and economical solutions to bring that vision to life.
Front Entrance:
2300 (the main arena) for large events - bar2300 (the lobby) for smaller events.
East Wall Entrances:
Benjamin Franklin Mural: 20ft x 60ft LED light runs the length of the bridge, cinderblock faux finish to resemble brick, stretched canvas sound panels sporadically placed in the ceiling with outdoor string lights being the primary light source.
South wall / Arena Entrance:
Box Office: Hand painted wood signage, custom built working clock, faux finished brick cinderblock & Stone tile work
West Wall: Left to right
"Back Alley Entrance" repurposed fire door, concreted wall, hand painted signage. "General Store" additional POS station. Textured wall paint, hand painted signage. "Subway" entrance into the bathrooms, tiled throughout, hand painted resin signs. "Barrel Storage Yard" wall stickers accented and framed with wood."Butcher Shop" entrance into the kitchen, Butcher mural, stucco textured wall creating a back delivery door feel.
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North Wall:
Main Bar: Preserving the original characteristics of what used to be an outside wall, the cinder blocked window frames, graffiti, paint lines, became the building blocks for the bar. Wheat paste murals, live edge wood and galvanized pipe shelving, 50ft Hemlock bar.
DETAIL PICTURES:
BRIDGID'S & YARD BREWERY:
PHILLY INSPIRED MURAL W/ PHOTO OP
2300 ARENA:
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN BRIDGE
DHS COMMUNTITY CENTER:
SERIES OF 6 INSPIRATIONAL IMAGES TO BE PLACED AROUND THE THE FACILITY'S COMMUNITY WORK ROOMS.
VARE PLAYGROUND AND COMMUNITY CENTER:
SUMMER INTERNSHIP ASSIST
*AI generated assist. Better picture in the works
SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT:
HALLWAY MURAL LEADING INTO OFFICES DEPICTING AN ABSTRACT,NEUTRAL, ZEN KOI SCENE
bar2300 / 2300 ARENA:
SERIES OF 5 WHEAT PASTE 8FT X6FT MURALS HIGHLIGHTING THE VENUES HISTORY.
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2300 Arena:
A series of five 8ft x 6ft wheat paste murals highlighting the venues history.
MURALS:2011-2014
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STILL LIFE:
LANDSCAPES:
PET PORTRAITS:
After working on a mural involving animals soon followed a series of pet portrait commissions. Creating custom animal portraits that celebrate the personality and spirit of each beloved companion that become lasting keepsakes between people and the animals they love.
JUNK DRAWER:
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