Dan Havel Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 I am new to your forum and I would like to tell you about a unique project with an architectural twist to it. I am involved with a project titled "Inversion" at the Art League Houston (see Art League web site for press release). I am collaborating with fellow sculptor Dean Ruck to structurally alter a studio building prior to its demolition to make way for a new building. This is not the first time Dean or I have been involved with using condemned buildings or alternative sites for installations. Past projects include "O House" and "Alchemy House" in the westend about ten years ago. I would like to find architects/developers/owners involved with the removal of old buildings for future projects. I see potential in old buildings that have outlived their functionality and infuse new life into them with artistic action prior to their demise. I would also like to get your feedback on our project from architecture enthusiasts. Please drive by the Art League on Montrose Blvd(next to Texas Art Supply) to see the project. If you would like to discuss project, we will be on site May 7 and 8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjb434 Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 The results are so far are quite impressive. I saw it Sunday as I was driving down Montrose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groovehouse Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 check out these images from http://www.houstonphotoclick.comLINK 1LINK 2LINK 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjb434 Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 How long will this Art work stay this way. Will be torn down eventually or will it be maintained? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 Very cool. I can't help with buildings, but if you put together some 728x90 banners, I'll give you some free advertising. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torvald Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 I am new to your forum and I would like to tell you about a unique project with an architectural twist to it. I am involved with a project titled "Inversion" at the Art League Houston (see Art League web site for press release). I am collaborating with fellow sculptor Dean Ruck to structurally alter a studio building prior to its demolition to make way for a new building. This is not the first time Dean or I have been involved with using condemned buildings or alternative sites for installations. Past projects include "O House" and "Alchemy House" in the westend about ten years ago. I would like to find architects/developers/owners involved with the removal of old buildings for future projects. I see potential in old buildings that have outlived their functionality and infuse new life into them with artistic action prior to their demise.I would also like to get your feedback on our project from architecture enthusiasts. Please drive by the Art League on Montrose Blvd(next to Texas Art Supply) to see the project. If you would like to discuss project, we will be on site May 7 and 8.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>about what time will you be on site, may 7 & 8? thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Havel Posted May 4, 2005 Author Share Posted May 4, 2005 How long will this Art work stay this way. Will be torn down eventually or will it be maintained?<{POST_SNAPBACK}>"Inversion" will be up until demolition of house some time in June. A demo date has not been established yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Havel Posted May 4, 2005 Author Share Posted May 4, 2005 Very cool. I can't help with buildings, but if you put together some 728x90 banners, I'll give you some free advertising.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Where would the banners be displayed? I will have to check with Art League and see if there is budget for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Havel Posted May 4, 2005 Author Share Posted May 4, 2005 about what time will you be on site, may 7 & 8? thanks.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>We usually get there around 9:30 - 10 am and stay until around 3-4 pm or later, depending on what there is to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm1fd Posted May 4, 2005 Share Posted May 4, 2005 check out these images from http://www.houstonphotoclick.comLINK 1LINK 2LINK 3<{POST_SNAPBACK}>That's cool...and I must say its kind of ironic that its in Montrose......think gay men. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Havel Posted May 4, 2005 Author Share Posted May 4, 2005 That's cool...and I must say its kind of ironic that its in Montrose......think gay men.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>That's called serendipity of site. When we named it "Inversion", I stumbled upon the Fruedian term "invert" to describe homosexuality...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schgsyi Posted May 4, 2005 Share Posted May 4, 2005 My wife and I live on welch, one block from this installation. I've lived in the Montrose for over 15 years and this is EASILY one of the most original pieces I have ever seen. I am immensly proud to tell people about this work as you can tell because I've spent some time googleing to find this forum!Simply Amazing! I run a number of websites, including PartyonthePlaza.com and OneMoreBeer.com and would be happy to promote the official showing.Congratulations!mrbeer@onemorebeer.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schgsyi Posted May 4, 2005 Share Posted May 4, 2005 That's cool...and I must say its kind of ironic that its in Montrose......think gay men.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>I'm not sure what you mean by "ironic", "gay men". The montrose is made up of Straight, Gay, Bisexual, Lesbians, Transgendered, and all people without labels. It's my home and we're VERY proud of it! As a matter of fact, I think you need to get out more! Come down to the heart of Houston and enjoy what culture and community are all about with people who appreciate the architecture, history, spirit AND lifestyle that makes Montrose unique.mrbeer@onemorebeer.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torvald Posted May 4, 2005 Share Posted May 4, 2005 "Inversion" will be up until demolition of house some time in June. A demo date has not been established yet.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>the site having the photo linked above changed the info from "implosion" to read: "dan havel's inversion installation @ art league of houston" is anyone here going on saturday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Havel Posted May 5, 2005 Author Share Posted May 5, 2005 check out these images from http://www.houstonphotoclick.comLINK 1LINK 2LINK 3<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Thanks for posting images on your site. Also thanks for changing title of piece. Could you please add Dean Ruck as one of the artists. It was truely a collaborative project...Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groovehouse Posted May 5, 2005 Share Posted May 5, 2005 Thanks for posting images on your site. Also thanks for changing title of piece. Could you please add Dean Ruck as one of the artists. It was truely a collaborative project...Thanks<{POST_SNAPBACK}>not my site, not my pics... please email the site. if you want, I can take down the links on this message board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torvald Posted May 5, 2005 Share Posted May 5, 2005 not my site, not my pics... please email the site. if you want, I can take down the links on this message board.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>looks as if the photos have been corrected again. seems as if they're trying to get it right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groovehouse Posted May 5, 2005 Share Posted May 5, 2005 they must be lurking this site/thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torvald Posted May 5, 2005 Share Posted May 5, 2005 they must be lurking this site/thread<{POST_SNAPBACK}>with the amount of traffic they're probably getting from this site, i'm sure they've checked it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 I've taken a couple of courses at the Art League, and admit that I was saddened to hear that these houses/studios were being demolished. It's progress, I know, yet somehow these spaces seemed infused with the creative spirit. Their shabbiness and awkwardness somehow seemed to put me at ease.How wonderful that Dan Havel & co. have found a worthy last use for these beloved but outmoded structures. Mere bulldozing would have seemed disrespectful.It's a bit late in the game, I know, but perhaps some scraps of the existing buildings could be integrated into the new and improved structure(s)? A window here, a porch there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 Don't really have much to say about this, other than the fact that I think the House is quite blessed, for I consider it Holy. Sorry. Ricco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zathan Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 I had family in town and wanted to show them around the gayborhood, when I ran across this house that had this vortex running through the center of it. I took some photos of it and wanted to show them here in case you haven't seen it yet. Walking around to the front of the house http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v21/incu_jess/digi-cam/IMG_2255.jpg The front of the house http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v21/incu_jess/digi-cam/IMG_2256.jpg The side with the address posted http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v21/incu_jess/digi-cam/IMG_2268.jpg Inside the middle of the "vortex" http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v21/incu_jess/digi-cam/IMG_2257.jpg The back of the house http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v21/incu_jess/digi-cam/IMG_2264.jpg Part of an interesting structural art peice along the Willard Street http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v21/incu_jess/digi-cam/IMG_2262.jpg The detail on the statue http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v21/incu_jess/digi-cam/IMG_2263.jpg Two interesting statues standing near the inside out house. I think they might symbolic of the left and right wing parties of America? Thats what I got out of it! Ha! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v21/incu_jess/digi-cam/IMG_2254.jpg This was probably already posted elsewhere on the forum, but I only check it once in a while! I thought I would share my photos with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heights2Bastrop Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 Ah, hah! So that's what happened to those guys!Those two dudes used to be in the parking lot of Clark Motors on N Shepherd. They disappeared some time ago and I wondered what happened to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torvald Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 Two interesting statues standing near the inside out house. I think they might symbolic of the left and right wing parties of America? Thats what I got out of it! Ha!<{POST_SNAPBACK}>those are actual people: the art guys, quite popular here in houston -- some know them as the david lettermans of art... neat stuff:http://www.theartguys.com/who/who.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 That house is cool!!!! Where exactly is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heights2Bastrop Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 Now I see why they were at the car lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torvald Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 That house is cool!!!! Where exactly is it?<{POST_SNAPBACK}>montrose near west gray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 montrose near west gray<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Thanks, I'll go take a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groovehouse Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 http://www.houstonarchitecture.info/haif/i...?showtopic=2132been there, done that... click here for more info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torvald Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 check out these images from http://www.houstonphotoclick.com<{POST_SNAPBACK}>the here are the updated links:http://www.houstonphotoclique.com/coppermi...cat=10040&pos=0http://www.houstonphotoclique.com/coppermi...cat=10040&pos=1http://www.houstonphotoclique.com/coppermi...cat=10040&pos=2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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