Art Up: New Exhibit by Percy Aguayo

We are pleased to announce that Root Hill's next art exhibit will be from our own Percy Aguayo. Percy has a unique style that connotes both beauty and mystery. His art has a layered quality illustrating the emotions of the subjects within his art. He has two books out featuring his work: Blur and Apartment Twenty Five(Mature Content).

Originally from Caracas, Venezuela, with quality time in Northern California, Percy now resides in Brooklyn where he continues to develop his art. 

*Exhibit kicks off this weekend. 

The Mural

Back in 2009, in a time when it wasn't snowing every other day, we asked a wonderful designer, Katherine Gressel, to create a interesting and unique mural to go on the outside of the building. What was created was an colorful design depicting some animals that once lived in (and still live in) the Gowanus Canal. It also shows images relating to Root Hill and the neighborhood we love. It is meant to add to the growing colorful art that comes from Gowanus area. The images of the animals are obvious, but you can also find an image of Helen, the original landlord for the building, as well as an image of Kiso the dog. Please swing over to Katherine Gressel site to see more photos of the mural and the wonderful other work that she has done and continues to do.

*support local artist