Neon Awnings
Sep 1, 2022

Neon Awnings (Ne-awnings?)
~12" x 12" x 18", Argon-Filled Gas, Acrylic, Sheet Metal
I take a lot of walks around LA. And I look very closely at the houses I see. There's a combination of features that I really disdain:
Newly painted black or gray (and sometimes white) exteriors and trim
Cheap-looking MCM-inspired, black or brass-colored door hardware and handles
The gentrifier house numbers and privacy fences
New (efficiently insulated) windows
I really like houses with those old metal awnings over their doors and windows. I made these neon awnings as wall sconces or night lights with a design inspired by those awnings. Outside, awnings provide shade, but inside, my awnings provide light.