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"Urban Defiance " ©2011

Currently on display on Washington Street in Downtown Crossing (across from the Opera House) in Boston MA as part of Boston Art Windows

This painting was inspired from a patch of flowering weeds, grasses, and wild trees I found growing along the fences by the Mass Pike, near the Washington Street bridge. Surrounded by asphalt, concrete, and traffic; this vibrant, beautiful, and peaceful scene was so green and thriving. When viewed close up, it is in such stark contrast to its surroundings that it seems to be part of a completely separate world. This is the essence of urban wilds, and demonstrates how nature is always around us, and always finds a way to survive.

Oil on Canvas 46" x 60"

Available for purchase

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Recent Projects:

 

I just completed a custom mosaic for a client in Boston. The design consists of intertwining olive tree branches and it involved hand cutting carefully selected marble tiles into 3/8" and smaller shapes and then hand fastening each tile with thinset mortar, one by one, to the project surface. The finished mosaic consists of over 20,000 individual pieces of stone.

Below is a short video demonstrating how the mosaic was constructed:

 

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Title: "Reaching Out" 2011 - Christos Hamawi

Over 20,000 individual stone tiles, most of which were hand cut, shaped, and cemented

together to create the above image of two intertwining olive trees.

Dimensions: (approx) .8 feet x 3.75 feet

 
Upcoming Exhibitions:

A new series of nature paintings that will be collectively titled "Urban Wilds" is still in the works! The exhibition is currently anticipated for Spring of 2012. Please check back for specific dates and times, or send an email if you would like to receive an update!
On Display:

 

"The Gathering" and (along with other artwork) is currently on display at the new LaFayette center in Boston's Downtown Crossing, located at 530 Washington St. fayette.

Latest Public Art Project
"Rising Above" 1200 Sq Ft. mural for the Copley Westin Hotel, Boston

This mural project consisting of a enlarged cross section of Eucalyptus leaves against a giant blue sky was commissioned by the Westin Hotel to brighten up what was once a dark hallway within the employee wing of the hotel. They wanted to pay tribute to those within the company that have demonstrated excellent performance, as well as thank all their employees for all their hard work.

The Hallway is approximately 65 ft. long and the project took about a month and a half to complete. click here to read a news article about this mural
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Recent Events:
Presentation at Mountview Middle School, Holden MA

I was invited to Mountview Middle School in Holden, MA to speak to art students about my art. I gave them a slide presentation and showed them some video footage of my public art projects.

These were some very bright students that asked some tough questions! This was a very rewarding experience and reminded me of how important it is to bring real world experiences into the classroom.

In February of 2010 I was invited to Mountview Middle School in Holden, MA to speak to art students about my art. I gave them a slide presentation and showed them some video footage of my public art projects

The students made me custom designed thank you cards.

 
Previous Public Art Projects:
"Urban Wilds" Copley Square - intersection of Huntington Ave & Dartmouth St. (between Westin Hotel & Boston Public Library)

A huge thanks to Ashley Adler, my assistant who helped me transport supplies, set up and clean up every day, informed the public about the project, and kept me company. Another thanks to Kevin Rooney, Starbucks on Dartmouth St., Liquitex, The City of Boston, The Boston Art Commission, and the people of Boston for their support of the Arts - These public murals are dedicated to them!

click here to read a news article about this project in Copley Square

Boston University produced video about the Paintbox program, as well as interviews with Christos Hamawi can be viewed here: BU STUDENT SHOWCASE
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This public art project titled "Urban Wilds" is based on an original oil painting I made in 2007, but inspired for Copley Square by the very wildflowers that can be seen growing around the many traffic fixtures in the square.These urban wilds are all around us, growing in places we would least expect and often breaking through 6 inches of concrete. Nature never ceases to amaze me.

I am hoping others will help keep nature thriving by sponsoring the Boston Parks Dept.'s Urban Wilds Initiative. A great program that works to preserve the remaining natural ecosystems found in our great city.

 
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"Urban Renewal" in Downtown Crossing located on Summer St. in Boston MA (near Washington St)

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