GuitarMania®
GuitarMania® is a Greater Cleveland community public art project that has raised more than $2 million for its two benefiting charities – United Way of Greater Cleveland and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum’s education activities. The project consists of 10-ft-tall guitars creatively transformed into works of art by local artists and national celebrities. The inaugural GuitarMania took place in 2002, with three following acts in 2004, 2007 and 2012. You’ll find these guitars displayed on the city streets of Cleveland, in our airport and in locations throughout our community for residents and visitors to enjoy. Corporations, organizations and individuals sponsor the guitars and select from a variety of local artists to paint, sculpt or decorate them. Celebrity artists also painted and decorated guitars.Nicolette's guitar design was selected as one of the few to go on and be sold as a miniature collectable sculpture.
GuitarMania®
GuitarMania® is a Greater Cleveland community public art project that has raised more than $2 million for its two benefiting charities – United Way of Greater Cleveland and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum’s education activities. The project consists of 10-ft-tall guitars creatively transformed into works of art by local artists and national celebrities. The inaugural GuitarMania took place in 2002, with three following acts in 2004, 2007 and 2012. You’ll find these guitars displayed on the city streets of Cleveland, in our airport and in locations throughout our community for residents and visitors to enjoy. Corporations, organizations and individuals sponsor the guitars and select from a variety of local artists to paint, sculpt or decorate them. Celebrity artists also painted and decorated guitars.Nicolette's guitar design was selected as one of the few to go on and be sold as a miniature collectable sculpture.
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Tudor Arms Hotel
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Tudor Arms Hotel
PROPERTIES
Tudor Arms Hotel
WHAT
KYOJIN SUSHI
Kyojin, a an upscale sushi concept in Washington, DC, drew it's brand inspiration from the ancient art of Japanese Yakuza tattoos. The hand-painted murals, identity design, calling card, and environmental graphics were all created with the iconic and distinct style of IREZUMI in mind.
Inspiration + History
The original tattoo designs (aka IREZUMI - Japanese word for tattooing) were originally created to cover prison tattoos of the Yakuza (aka Japanese mob). Over time, it evolved into its iconic and incredibly distinct style that has carried into our western culture to this day. The subject matter is often based on Japanese flora and earth elements. The imagery and creatures within the tattoos are widely symbolic within the Japanese culture. The Koi fish is a symbol of strength, courage, patience, and success through perseverance.
Created for KYOJIN Sushi
Created by Yume Hospitality Group
Interior design by FFD Miami
WHAT
Hand Painted Murals
Giclée Door Design
Identity Design
Calling Cards
WHERE
Commercial
Kyojin Sushi
3315 Cady's Alley NW Suite B,
Washington, DC 20007
WHEN
2023