The red neon Maynard’s Auctioneers sign has been a Vancouver landmark since it went up in the mid-1950s. No more. The sign was accidentally destroyed Monday while it was being removed from Maynard’s former location at 1837 Main St. Read … Continued
Darryl Thompson of the oldest sign company in Virginia, Kinsey Neon and Sign Company. Read Full Article
Roxy Rose’s intricate neon pieces undoubtedly push the medium’s boundaries. With each bold creation, Roxy not only clearly and effectively dashes the association of neon with sign-making, but also strikes viewers with poignant commentary on our time. Read Full Article
Originally trained in jazz piano LP Giobbi transitioned to synth music and built her career in LA. With her combined knowledge of music theory and sign wave she creates very unique music. Tickets Here
For the city, the sign’s removal closes a chapter in the history of its downtown. Read Full Article
Interesting that the next phase of light development after neon was television nearly 20 years later. Ions in comparison to today’s technological development speed. Read Full Article
The iconic sign that hangs above the entrance to the award-winning Chinatown restaurant was a collaborative effort by the creative team at Glasfurd & Walker and Bao Bei’s owner, Tannis Ling. The work of art was inspired by many things, … Continued
As with many creative ventures in the City of Angels, a Hollywood soundstage — in this case Goya Studios — served as the blank canvas for ArtCubed. In that space a literal “cube” (four walls) was constructed and Ito helped … Continued
In 1984, the Tacoma, Washington, City Council voted to accept the proposal of artist Stephen Antonakos for a $280,000 neon sculpture to be placed in the new Tacoma Dome sports and convention facility. The artwork would be paid for with … Continued
The interpretation and replication of light is a pursuit that has obsessed artists from the time of Leonardo da Vinci’s forays into chiaroscuro to the Impressionists’ elevation of light from technique to subject. But in the 1960s, some artists shifted … Continued