Still Living
In 2020 during the first year of the pandemic the economic closures of downtown Las Vegas were instantly prominent. Many businesses got creative and changed the model, developing new ways to turn a profit. Some long-time staples of the area couldn’t make it. The crowds were gone and the un-certain climate put a pause on the future of many.
As artists, the neighborhood was now a un-attended blank canvas with many of the wooden window covering turning into murals. The studios were near vacant with few tenants and even fewer customers. However, the extended shutdown was the perfect time to paint larger works and experiment with challenging contemporary concepts.
Janel Raihl / Anthony M. photo
Point of no return
With a year gone to quarantine the need for public escape via-colors and graphics was at an all-time high. The artist miraculously seemed to be thriving from the nft’s, bitcoin markets, and digital renderings with new creatives becoming overnight sensations. Having seen many trends come and go, it became ever-clear to create a lasting impression Art Wavy was going to double down on the authentic handmade process as its primary aesthetic.
Photo B. Schulz
