A couple dodges the rain as they pass the Matthew Campbell Studio & Gallery, located on West North Street, just off Main Street. The Gallery opened last year and features a variety of art and custom jewelry.
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December 24, 2011 5:00 am
At this time of year, when a visitor to downtown sees this sight at first glance, they might think it is a nativity scene. However, the structure was placed last summer to protect the artwork from construction damage during the building of Project One at the corner of Main and Washington Streets.
This corner, also called Sterling Square, marks the spot of many civil rights movements in the past. These statues commemorate the students graduating from Sterling High School and stepping out into the world.
December 5, 2011 12:01 am
This is a recently unveiled sculpture located off Main Street across from Carolina Ale House. It invites interaction from those passing by. “Il Porcellino” (Italian “piglet”) is the local Florentine nickname for the bronze fountain of a boar. The plaque on the front reads:
“Il Porcellino”
The original bronze wild boar, “Il Porcellino” was placed in the Mercato Nuovo in Florence, Italy by Pietro Tacca in 1612.
Legend has it that if you place a coin in the boar’s mouth and it falls into the grate below, your wish will be granted.
Also, rubbing his nose will bring good luck and guarantee a return trip to “Il Porcellino”
Presented
25 October 2011
by
Young friends of Florence
Greenville, South Carolina
December 2, 2011 12:01 am
The elaborate ironwork of this parking spot leaves no doubt about which type of vehicle parks there. It is located at the recently opened TTR Bikes Test Ride Center, located north of Greenville just off Cedar Lane Road and the Swamp Rabbit Trail.
October 30, 2011 8:45 am
This is the other brick sculpture on the new CVS store on the McBee Street side. This represents Vardry McBee, one of the “Fathers of Greenville”, along with his contributions to the city. He donated land to establish many of the area’s first churches and the first female academy. He was instrumental in moving Furman University to Greenville and built one of the earliest grist mills on the Reedy River.
October 29, 2011 12:01 am
The new CVS on the corner of Main and McBee has a brick rendition of the previous building: the Kress “Five and Dime” store, finally demolished in 2001.
January 5, 2011 12:01 am
Vino and Van Gogh lead by artist Marquin Campbell. This photo was taken by Denton Harryman.
Yesterday I had the pleasure of taking photos at an event call Vino and Van Gogh which is an art class lead by local artist Marquin Campbell. You can find out more information about Marquin’s art and her classes at www.MarquinDesigns.com. I recommend the events for our local readers and those within driving distance from Greenville.
During the Vino an Van Gogh event I enjoyed catching photos showing the brush stocks on blank canvas, followed by outlines and focus mixed with wine and laughter, and then pride as a piece of art takes form, followed by adding texture and color then reflection on the results, the adding of details and moments of artistry with continual encouragement, then after a few finishing touches you have a work of art you can be pleased with and looks very good
