The North Creek Mosaic is beautiful! If you are looking for an address to use in your GPS, put in…read moreCafe Sarah which is across the street. I had read about this mural before coming up here to do the nearby rail biking, which is less than a mile from here. According to information on the wall, this 180 foot mural was started in 2011 by a local artist with the assistance of many volunteers. You can tell this is truly a labor of love and they still maintain it on a regular basis. This piece of art is so intricate with many beautiful colors. I greatly enjoy the Adirondacks and miss Upstate NY (where I spent most of my life), so I love how the mural illustrates all of the amazing activities that there are to do in this region. We see people tubing, kayaking, biking, rafting, fishing and skiing. I highly recommend seeing this beautiful art if you are passing through town, it will only take you 5 minutes.

I was surprised to see this mosaic on Yelp but I guess I'll review it!…read more This Mosaic definitely captures the eye as well as the spirit of North Creek. When I arrived for my adventure-filled weekend, I quickly noticed this beautiful mosaic. It's clear that a lot of hard work and creativity went into this.

A delightful addition to our trip to the Mac-Hayden Theater from Albany. This couple found the…read moreland, built a house of stone and then sculpted amazing artworks on their property. See photos. Ten dollars per visitor. You can climb into the head but don't go on top!

Another stop on the Taconic tour! We went down the ruddy, muddy, dead-end farm road to find this…read moreplace and unfortch... it was closed for the winter. (It seemed like it was open from the website but there was a handwritten sign that it was closed for now.) We were, however, able to peep the sculptures and pieces that are out by the road and by the entrance to the property. I will def be back in spring so that I can walk the full grounds and enjoy ALL the art in full!

Like much "contemporary" art, I generally don't understand it. And this piece is another that is…read morebeyond my understanding. They're nice rocks, A 7 foot tall one leaning on a 5 foot tall cubic one. But why that's art and especially why it's "Perseverance" that has anything to do with Abraham Lincoln, I do not know. The caption is as follows... Perseverance Darrell Petit, 2005 "... you can not fail if you resolutely determine that you will not." Lincoln is often regarded as a model for overcoming life's little adversities. He experienced many setbacks in life including: * Defeated in his first run for the Illinois state legislature * His first business, a store, failed * His sweetheart died * Defeated to be Speaker of the Illinois state house * Defeated for nomination to Congress * Defeated for U.S. Senate * Defeated again for U.S. Senate * Lost two sons - one at nearly four years of age, one at age 11 * Publicly maligned for his political positions Despite these stumbling blocks, and perhaps because of them, Abraham Lincoln is widely regarded as one of the most revered presidents and possibly the most admired American in U. S. history. [Review 15165 overall, 667 of 2021, number 21 in Connecticut.]

Great mural located in Troy New York. It has a great positive message behind it which I really…read morelike. It's right next to another mural and both are nice to see

"You used to call me the top You put me up on the throne…read moreYou let me fall with a drop And now I'm out on my own" (Billie Holiday) Fans of Game of Thrones know the Iron Throne in Westeros was made from the surrendered swords of enemies. Today I learned the White Oak Leaf Throne in Hartford's Bushnell Park was made from the Hoadley Oak. It was a dead 180-year-old White Oak tree that was a park eyesore. On September 10, 2024, it became the latest piece of public art to join the dozens of attractions and monuments spread across the park. Local artist Tao LaBossiere transformed that huge dead tree into a 9 1/2-foot-tall throne with ornate carvings all over its surface. The structure was sealed with five coats of marine-grade urethane to protect it from the elements. You'll find it on the east side of the park by Jewell Street. The throne has landing steps at the front, so you can climb up, and have a seat for a few minutes of solitude or an epic photo op. PRO TIP The Hoadley Oak is believed to be a descendant of Connecticut's historic Charter Oak. In an early act of resistance against the British, in 1662, Connecticut colonists hid their colony's Royal Charter in that tree to keep it safe.

Super talented artist, very personable, and a pride in their craftsmanship is what really jumps out…read morewhen you visit here.

A Long Island native, Glenn Durlacher has been sculpting professionally for more than 30 years. His…read moresculpting career began with creating ice sculptures while working as a banquet chef for Marriott hotels. In 2009, he moved to Glens Falls, New York, and opened Glenn Tree Art, a studio and outdoor sculpture garden. Glenn specializes in custom stump carving, wildlife and pet sculptures and bear carving.

This is a nice Miral located in Troy New York I never even heard of Troy New York but they have two…read moreback to back mirrors next which other that are pretty darn cool with a positive meaning which I like. Colorful and well said

"We've taken all you've given It's gettin' hard to make a…read morelivin' Mr. President, have pity on the working man" (Randy Newman) The American Mural Project is a 2001 nonprofit that honors and dignifies the American worker with the largest indoor collaborative artwork display in the world. The three-dimensional mural is a staggering 120 feet long and five stories high and it visualizes the last 100 years of American history through images of its workers. Some of the images you'll see are heart surgeons, farmers, steel workers, athletes, farmers, assembly workers, musicians, police and fire first responders, and even jet airplane builders. So how is it collaborative? It's visionary artist and creator Ellen Griesdieck saw an opportunity to involve over 15,000 individuals (mostly students) across the country to participate in specific art projects and the results of those projects were incorporated into the gigantic finished mural. A video we watched gave a terrific example of this collaboration. We learned that scores of students at an American Indian school meticulously hand painted red and white mosaic tiles that became the shirt of a blue jean wearing mechanic you'll find near the bottom left corner of the mural. Another great video interviewed Melissa, a Brooklyn firefighter represented on the mural. The American Mural Project campus is undergoing expansion and improvements, starting with the parking lot and entry areas. An adjacent mill building will be renovated and eventually connected to the mural room with an atrium. You can visit the mural on Fridays and Saturdays from 10am-5pm and on Sunday from 12-5pm. Admissions are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and veterans, $5 for students, and free for children age 4 and younger. I have to give a shout out to Abigail, the young lady who checked us in, gave us some background on the project, and answered our questions. She was so enthusiastic about the mural and the stories about it, she was almost evangelical. What a great and passionate ambassador! If you love art, creativity, and want a real "wow factor" you won't be disappointed by the AMP.

American mural project is the largest collaborative artwork in the world 120ft long and 5 stories…read morehigh. It took 21yrs to complete it. The mural is a tribute to the American worker from heart surgeons to steel workers, athletes , farmers, assembly workers, Boeing 747 fabricators...and more.It seeks to inspire, to educate, to invite collaboration, and to reveal to people of all ages the many contributions they can make to American culture. That said, I loved walking through the gallery and the best view for a panoramic photo is probably the 2nd or 3rd level. And not to forget the 10000 watch mural on an aluminum frame... quite impressive!!