January 16th, 2012
NatureMaker proudly announces our latest installation at Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum located in Hollywood, California. Madame Tussaud’s exhibit commemorates the lifetime achievement of Patrick Swayze, a celebrated American actor and dancer. In late 2009, Patrick Swayze passed away from his battle with pancreatic cancer at the age of fifty-seven.
Madame Tussaud’s gave honorary recognition to the life and tragic death of Swayze, as Swayze’s widow Lisa Neimi unveiled the completion of his life-sized wax figure in Hollywood. The wax figure portrays Swayze as Johnny Castle, his iconic character from the classic 1987 film Dirty Dancing.
NatureMaker has been privileged to contribute to the Patrick Swayze exhibit by providing two customized hand-crafted tall oak trees. The two (2) 10’ tall oak trees have light canopies of branches and foliage which serves as the mural backdrop to the display. The exhibit is a recreation of the infamous forest scene from Dirty Dancing, in which Johnny Castle teaches his love interest Baby dance moves on a fallen log.
NatureMaker proudly recognizes our collaborative installation with Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum to honor Patrick Swayze’s memory and influence in Hollywood. Fans can now view the Patrick Swayze exhibit at Madame Tussaud’s and relive the beloved film.
For visiting information for the Patrick Swazye exhibit and other exciting exhibits on display at Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum, visit www.MadameTussaudsLA.com. For the latest news from NatureMaker, please visit www.NatureMaker.com.
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January 9th, 2012
NatureMaker is pleased to announce its most recent installation of three acacia trees at the Kalahari Indoor Waterpark in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. The tallest tree is 9 feet tall with a 12 foot canopy, while the shorter two trees stand 8 feet tall with a 10 foot canopy. Catch a glimpse of our work in the video below.
NatureMaker Acacia Trees at Indoor Waterpark
Our engineering and design team enjoy creating steel art trees for various settings. Our three beautiful acacias were specifically designed to withstand the demands of the heavily trafficked indoor water park. Though they are works of art, these trees are durable and will provide year round greenery in this unique venue.
What a great way to beat the winter blues!
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December 16th, 2011
A recent trend in interior design revolves around bringing the outdoors inside. As homeowners upgrade their nests, they are incorporating organic elements into their décor – natural flooring, wall motifs and murals of shells, trees and flowers, reclaimed woods in furniture, and even scent-scaping to reflect the outside world.
With roots in the green movement, this design trend is one which is born of a human longing to reconnect with nature. That can be hard for many as more and more people discover the convenience of urban living; however, the two are not mutually exclusive.
Though small gestures can include elements of the outdoors inside, home owners can create a dramatic interior landscape with a custom-designed, handcrafted tree sculpture from NatureMaker. Constructed from 50-75% recycled material and fashioned as a lasting artwork, NatureMaker’s creations are durable and require minimal maintenance. An added benefit – the trees are nonallergenic and nontoxic to humans, unlike their natural counterparts. NatureMaker lives up to its name as the company preserves and promotes the natural environment it so beautifully emulates.
Though it is hard to believe, spring and summer are around the corner. If you’d like your home to reflect the beauty of nature indoors, consider a one-of-a-kind tree sculpture designed to your specifications. NatureMaker looks forward to working with you in 2012.
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December 7th, 2011
NatureMaker is in the midst of supervising the installation of forty (40) multi-story palm trees for the Venetian Macao. The Venetian Macao is currently the largest single hotel structure in Asia, and is modeled on The Venetian, the renowned Las Vegas casino and resort. NatureMaker has been working hard throughout the year to complete these monumental palm trees for the Venetian’s extensive expansion. Also included in NatureMaker’s Scope of Work are over 10,000 customized tropical plants for the landscape’s understory garden.
NatureMaker is proud to be contributing to the Venetian Macao’s landmark expansion, which is adding 20,000 more rooms, and additional shopping, restaurant, and gaming venues. The palm trees have been specified for two (2) new interior atriums: the Court of Palms and Cascading Rivers. Our handcrafted palm trees include such species as Dactilifera, Royal, King, and Queen – ranging in height between 4.5m and 22m tall (15’ – 75’).
The Venetian expansion is scheduled to be open to the public in mid-2012. For more information on the early stages of our Venetian Macao installation, please read our blog from April of 2011 at: www.naturemaker.com/blog
For more information on the Venetian Macao Casino and Resort, please visit: http://www.venetianmacao.com.
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October 10th, 2011
NatureMaker is pleased to announce our recent installation of a wall mounted Oak Tree at the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter, a safe haven and hope for children who have been abandoned, abused or neglected. This “Hero Tree’ measures 11’ tall with a canopy diameter as wide as 8’-6” and extends out 4’-6”. We are honored to have one of our trees in this invaluable nonprofit organization that provides 24-hour emergency residential care to children who are victims of family violence, neglect and physical and sexual abuse. The Children’s Shelter is designed to meet the needs of the children by providing a safe and loving environment to reduce their trauma, through support and nurturing.
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September 30th, 2011
PULSE LA Contemporary Art Fair has just kicked off and is in the full swing of things at the Event Deck at L.A. Live in Downtown Los Angeles. PULSE fairs are giants in the NYC and Miami art world, and now they’ve headed out west for the first time. This dynamic and inviting show features works from a blend of renowned and pioneering contemporary artists from over 60 galleries around the world!
NatureMaker is excited to be part of the event, and we’ve been in collaboration with New York based Openhouse and California based Fleuritica to devise a Pop-Up Indoor Park. This amazing and innovative pop-up park sets the stage for the PULSE VIP Lounge and is an artistic way to connect with PULSE LA visitors. This intricate park-like setting is decked out with beautiful grass, park benches, bird houses, flower arrangements and Steel Art Trees consisting of summer birch, orchard apple and oak trees. The trees contribute to the earthy green park atmosphere devised by Openhouse – New York’s most dynamic pop up and experiential marketing firm.
Come join us this weekend to experience the first PULSE LA and mingle with an audience of thousands of the most influential and elite artists, collectors, dealers, curators and high art consumers. And don’t forget to swing by the VIP Lounge to say “hello”!
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September 19th, 2011
NatureMaker is proud to have recentlly installed an oak tree for OMC (Ord Military Community) located in Monterey, CA – a nationally accredited facility through the National Associations for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), which prides itself of providing quality education through the use of Creative Curriculum that helps children to develop quality activities in all developmental areas.
The oak tree measures 15’ – 6’ tall and is designed to clad the double door entry into the children’s play area of the recreation center. The details of the oak trunk are representative of the native Coast Live Oaks in the region. The canopy starts at the top of the door and grows into the ceiling. The canopy measures 13’ – 6” wide x 7’ out from the door into the room. The bark is both durable and tactile, inviting “touch” and inspiring curiosity and a fun learning experience for children. The tree, which appears as an ancient walk through, is a major element in this kid-friendly, warmly inviting environment.
Children begin to learn about themselves, their families and their community at an early age. All programs through Child Youth and School Services strive through art, music, field trips, stories, and games to enhance this natural learning and NatureMaker is pleased to be able to contribute to fun and creative learning environments for children. To check out other similar projects completed by NatureMaker, please visit our portfolio of work.
http://www.naturemaker.com/portfolio/public-works/libraries/
http://www.naturemaker.com/portfolio/public-works/education/
http://www.naturemaker.com/portfolio/public-works/museums/
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