| Facts Block |
|---|
| Title |
| Grove 1 & 2 by Paul Tzanetopoulos |
| Year |
| 2000 |
| Location |
| 1611 E. Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles, California |
| Dimensions |
| 10’ columns x 3’ x 12’ planters and land |
| Media |
| Mirror stainless steel, palm trees, irrigation system, galvanized metal support |
| Commissioned By |
| AAA Shipping and Packing, Los Angeles, California |
Description
Two faceted, mirrored 10-foot columns reflect both the environment and adjacent palm trees, creating a kinetic, strobing visual effect.
Narrative
Like many of Tzanetopoulos’ mirrored earthworks, these hand made mirrored towers reference a humorous take on pressing ecological issues, in this case, the paving over of green in the inner city -- and the need to ‘green’ the inner city. A grove is only a grove because it adds multiple reflections of what should be more present in inner city development.
