The Hollywood Roosevelt Restores Famed Tropicana Swimming Pool Mural by Acclaimed 20TH Century Artist David Hockney
Priceless Art Piece to Undergo Intensive Facelift by a team of Professional Art Conservators from RLA Conservation
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Hollywood Roosevelt announced today the hotel's iconic pool mural painted by David Hockney is undergoing an exciting two-week restoration project beginning on February 26th. Originally completed in 1988, a team of professional art conservators from Los Angeles-based RLA Conservation of Art + Architecture will be carefully restoring Hockney's pool mural to be enjoyed for decades to come. Both the hotel and the Tropicana Pool have been designated Historic-Cultural Monuments by the Los Angeles Cultural Heritage Commission, which recognizes and protects the city's most cherished and significant historical resources.
"The Hollywood Roosevelt is extremely fortunate to have a David Hockney mural in our very own Tropicana Pool," says Don Jacinto, RVP of Journal Hotels & Managing Director of The Hollywood Roosevelt. "We consider ourselves stewards of this special piece of Los Angeles history and we look forward to making this investment in conservation so that guests and visitors can enjoy Hockney's vision as it was meant to be seen. After all, where else can you swim in a pool painted by David Hockney?"
During the course of the project, the pool will be unavailable for guest use, however, guests are invited to view the restoration as-it-happens from the designated viewing areas around the pool. For sun seekers, The Hollywood Roosevelt rooftop will be transformed into a sun lounge with comfortable chairs and amenities, along with an incredible view of Los Angeles.
Considered one of the most influential British artists of the 20th century, David Hockney is famed for his contributions to the pop art movement of the 1960's and has made numerous contributions to the art landscape over the decades, working in painting, drafting, photography, printing and even stage designing and iPad drawing programs. Legend has it that Mr. Hockney came to The Hollywood Roosevelt one beautiful morning in 1988 with a can of blue paint and a mop. Over the span of about four hours working at the bottom of the empty pool, he covered it with his signature circular brush strokes. Once the pool was refilled, the art seemingly came to life when the water was disturbed, weaving and dancing under the sunny Los Angeles sky.
Hockney's extraordinary artwork lives outdoors and is in constant contact with salt water, therefore, it requires regular care to protect the original bright colors. RLA Conservation of Art + Architecture, the conservation team selected by the hotel with offices in Los Angeles and Miami, specializes in outdoor artwork in areas of the country with hot climates and lots of sunshine.
The team has been working over the past few months to select the right colors to replace areas of loss and ensuring all of the artist's decisions will be protected during the repair process. Work begins once the pool is drained and guests will be able to follow along with before, during, and after photographs and a time lapse video.
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About The Hollywood Roosevelt
The Hollywood Roosevelt is a legendary boutique hotel and entertainment industry institution that has long been a favorite of A-List actors, directors, musicians and artists. The site of the first Academy Awards in 1929, The Hollywood Roosevelt once played home to illustrious icons such as Marilyn Monroe and Clark Gable, and continues to serve as California's epicenter for industry movers and shakers to convene, create, and indulge. After nearly a century in operation, the hotel remains a landmark housing a rotating display of art and entertainment events and pop-ups, including celebrity tattoo artist Dr. Woo's secret studio for those in the know. With a variety of accommodations ranging from luxe, retro poolside Cabanas to chic Tower rooms with stunning views of the Hollywood Hills, the hotel offers a glamorous escape that continues to raise the bar on the Hollywood experience. The hotel's heated outdoor swimming pool, situated beneath over 230 towering palm trees, provides guests the only locale in the world where they can swim in a million-dollar work of art painted by acclaimed artist David Hockney. From 24-hour upscale diner 25 Degrees to sophisticated American brasserie Public Kitchen & Bar and quintessential Tinseltown hangouts The Spare Room, Tropicana Café, and Library Bar, The Hollywood Roosevelt is the most coveted place to see and be seen in Los Angeles.
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