Post #172399 by Sabina on Sat, Jul 16, 2005 3:35 AM

Finally Two more albums up in the LA Area Gallery-

http://www.sevenpleasures.org/gallery/LA-Area

Just a quick snapshot from our visit to Oceanic Arts-

Once we mentioned we were from the DC area, Bob and Leroy were kind enough to pull out their 'portfolio' photo book and show us some of what ONCE was in our area that they had worked on.

First, we were shown the most AMAZING huge pannels that once adorned a place we had never heard of in DC in Georgetown- "Orchid 7". The pannels were a series depicting a poetic mythic story, carved in wood. (No I don't have any further details, but thier files and photos are a treasure trove!) Unfortunately, not only are the whereabouts of the pannels unknown, but any history of Orchid 7 has also escaped our research before this revelation! Guess we need to head home and start digging!

Secondly, we were shown this incredible work, that alas, is no more-

This was the grand Oceanic Arts carved entrance to the Kona Kai in Washington DC (although we're thinking this was likely Betheda, MD?) Just jaw dropping! So much more hunting to do! We knew only of it's former existence, not of it's magnificence!

(Ok ok, head no longer spinning!)

The last album I'm going to get up tonight is just a couple of snapshots of the Tiki adult theater.

Thre's LOTS more L.A. to come, but not tonight. Stay tuned.