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We These Hands We Offer Love - Boys and Girls Club of Atlantic City
Photo by Nastassia Davis, 2021
Title: We These Hands We Offer Love
Artist: Boys and Girls Club of Atlantic City
The handprints were made by our club members ages 5-16 years old, along with a few staff members.
Wildlife Refuge - Christine O'Brien
Photo by Nastassia Davis, 2021
Title: Wildlife Refuge
Artist: Christine O'Brien
Chair inspired by the plant life that the artist saw on her frequent visits to Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge during quarantine.
The Lucky Chair - Jon Baker
Photo by Nastassia Davis, 2021
Title: The Lucky Chair
Artist: Jon Baker
Jon captures the spirit of Atlantic City and its rich history by painting iconic Absecon Island characters on each panel of his chair that represent Atlantic City and its boardwalk.
Protect NJ Wetlands - Erika Matyok
Photo by Nastassia Davis, 2021
Title: Protect NJ Wetlands
Artist: Erika Matyok
Wetlands provide critical habitats for New Jersey's native fish, birds and wildlife. Please respect these protected areas while appreciating the many recreational activities the coastal wetlands have to offer.
Sunset Sit-down - Travis Gibson
Photo by Nastassia Davis, 2021
Title: Sunset Sit-down
Artist: Travis Gibson
I was inspired to create this piece because of my love for nature and/or sunflowers specifically. Sunflowers have the ability to purify tainted soil so new life can grow and the sun supports that new life. I want this piece to show how full circle life is and when we take care of the earth it returns that energy.
Miss America: An Atlantic City Tradition - Lauren Carroll
Photo by Nastassia Davis, 2021
Title: Miss America: An Atlantic City Tradition
Artist: Lauren Carroll
The Miss America pageant turns 100 years old this year. The first pageant was first held in Atlantic City the weekend following the Labor Day holiday, in an attempt to extend the seasonal business. Titled "Miss America" by an editor at The Atlantic City Press, the annual event grew to a national phenomenon, setting the standard for pageants, parades and talent competitions. Even though the pageant has been held in different cities, the people and places around Atlantic City have shaped pageant pop culture for the last century!
Summer Vibes - Nichole Gildenston
Photo by Nastassia Davis, 2021
Title: Summer Vibes
Artist: Nichole Gildenston
My chair embraces going with the flow of life. From the ocean waves that “roll with it” to the majestic jellyfish that just swim around. Very much like this chair we need to slow down sometimes and just go with the flow.
Fun Fun Fun - Maria Biebel
Photo by Nastassia Davis, 2021
Title: Fun Fun Fun
Artist: Maria Biebel
This double chair should be liked by all that love to have fun, and mostly children!
Duke Kahanamoku 'The Father of Surfing' - Helen Clymer
Photo by Nastassia Davis, 2021
Title: Duke Kahanamoku 'The Father of Surfing'
Artist: Helen Clymer
The chair pays homage to the man who introduced surfing to the east coast via Atlantic City, Hawaiian native & olympian waterman, Duke Kahanamoku.
Sunset Surf - Amanda Auble
Photo by Nastassia Davis, 2021
Title: Sunset Surf
Artist: Amanda Auble
This chair design was inspired by sunset walks in Atlantic City and the unexpected beauty the beaches provide.