The Mangrove

 

From September 6, 2008 to December 13, 2008, The Black Rock Arts Foundation proudly collaborated with five different artists collectives to present The Mangrove, a collection of tree sculptures. The works graced the bank of the Truckee River in downtown Reno, Nevada, on the corner of Sierra Street and Island Avenue. Freely accessible to the public, the once empty lot was transformed into an interactive art grove that quickly became a popular gathering spot for community events and music performances. BRAF extends our sincerest thanks to the The Freight House District, LLC, the City of Reno, United Rentals, Fernley Electric and Peppermill Hotel Casino Reno and the Sierra Arts Foundation for their support of this project.

 

First exhibited at Burning Man 2007, The Mangrove is an eclectic collection of artworks sculpted by five different artist collectives. Each work offers a different lesson, rendered with exquisite craft and detail, in how discarded materials can be reused to create beauty out of 'trash'.

 

Related Links:

• Click here to read the press release.
  
• Click here to download the press release.
• Click here to read more about the artists and the individual works.
• Click here for the project's promotional flyer

 

Refoliation by Jessica Forbes and Jennifer Reeder. Photo by Mark Hammon

Pan's Perch by Ryan Jackson. Photo by Mark Hammon

For more photos of the Mangrove, visit our Flickr group or read more about the Mangrove's opening reception on our blog.

 

 

Get involved with the Reno Mangrove project!

The Mangrove needs your support. Please help us share our appreciation for interactive artwork with the community of Reno.

 

Make a donation or Volunteer to help in Reno! Reno volunteers coordinator: maria@partridgedesign.net