PARK ART BEGINNING TO BLOOM IN CHARLESTON By: Raena Burns, Summer Marketing Assistant, City of Charleston Recreation
When most people think of Charleston they usually don’t think about art; they tend to think of historic monuments, palm trees, and beautiful beaches. But the true beauty of this city is visible through charming local stores, amazing restaurants, and unparalleled local art. There are dozens of art galleries, schools and organizations that work to not only encourage art, but to display and incorporate it into the framework of this growing city. One of these organizations is Enough Pie, a local non-profit organization that works to connect and inspire the community through art and projects. One of the projects Enough Pie is currently working on is called “In Bloom”. This initiative teamed up local artists to help bring life and art to neglected areas in our downtown. The project came about as a response
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to neighbors who wanted to see more green in the area. The pillars of the I-26 underpass will serve as a way to integrate art into the area by becoming a canvas for artists to paint native pollinators and greenery and highlight South Carolina’s extensive wildlife. Painting the pillars is the first step in giving new life to the area. “It was really a fun and challenging opportunity to work on this project with so many other artists. Although we were working within a framework, it is so cool to see each artist’s style and personality reflected within that framework. There was a spirit of comradery, helping each other, sharing tools (ladders)!” Said Rosemary Dillon, an artist who worked on painting the pillars and who is also an art instructor with the City of Charleston Recreation Department.
