Baseball Bats Turned into ART!
Baseball bats collected
On February 20, I posted a story,”Becoming Involved In a Project", Opps. That explained the program. If you missed it, briefly, Key West is celebrating its 200th Anniversary. The theme was inspired by the love of Cuban baseball along with Key West the sister city. This project was made possible by the partnership of, The Studios of Key West, Old Island Restoration Foundation, Florida Keys Council of the Arts, and the Gallery on Greene.
I was curious to find out what others had in mind with a baseball bat. You might have the same thoughts??
Third floor view
3rd floor at the Studios
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The Play Ball exhibition had 140 bats that were submitted. This show is on two floors of the Studios. Brightly painted scenes, to ornate sculptural objects. Some bats have been transformed entirely; one is of a didgeridoo that can be played, one is below shown as a lamp. Some have carved or hollowed out and put back together. A few others elevate the bat into a tribute to Conch Culture.
The paintings on canvas were submitted by artist Reynerio Tamayo.
Baseball Lamp
Where Can I Find My Bat?
Third floor off the elevator turn right and there it is!! The heart skips a beat when you see your own art work in a show!!! Right in front of the window.
If you would like to see more on the bats go to; The Studios of Key West https://tskw.org/play-ball/
“Cigar City” by Barbara Hann
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