Curator Tre Borden (left) and developer Ali Youssefi (right) discuss art installations for the Warehouse Artists Lofts on R Street

Artist Jake Castro climbs the rooftop to finish his geometric mural

Hennessy Christophel (left) and Sofia Lacin (right) carry a panel of perforated metal from their studio. The two muralists created work for the WAL courtyard and alley

Hennessy Christophel of LC Mural Design uses a broom to paint mural panels

After spraying steel panels with vinegar to promote rust, artist William Ishmael then applies layers of paint

Ishmael's final products are visible in the hallway behind the WAL community room — Ishmael’s final products are visible in the hallway behind the WAL community room

Artist Sean Burner (left) discusses his lobby installation, which will feature a 1914 Lawrence Warehouse fire bell, with developer Ali Youssefi

Burner assembles his sculpture in the WAL lobby

In her studio, contemporary artist Gale Hart takes a break from working on her WAL project

Hart uses paint to complete her "Don't Shoot" installation for the R Street lobby — Hart uses paint to complete her “Don’t Shoot” installation for the R Street lobby

Concrete columns from the 1914 Lawrence Warehouse serve as artist Gerry Simpson's canvas — Concrete columns from the 1914 Lawrence Warehouse serve as artist Gerry Simpson’s canvas

Historian and artist Chris Lango uses vintage newspaper clippings on the Lawrence Warehouse and Sacramento art community for his work

Jose Di Gregorio's process for creating his cosmic art can be broken down into four steps: 1.) Paint the walls black, 2.) add a layer of color, 3.) splatter the walls... — Jose Di Gregorio’s process for creating his cosmic art can be broken down into four steps: 1.) Paint the walls black, 2.) add a layer of color, 3.) splatter the walls…

And finally he adds lines to create geometric shapes that complete the work

Artist Maren Conrad (right) meets with members of the Sacramento Ballet to discuss her project for WAL's dance studio — Artist Maren Conrad (right) meets with members of the Sacramento Ballet to discuss her project for WAL’s dance studio

Brian Schmitt used Tyvek stretched over wood frames for his light installations in the WAL community room

Muralist John Horton spray paints the walls of the community room

Danny Scheible of Tapigami makes sunflowers out of masking tape for the 6th floor elevator lobby

Artist Ali Setayesh paints the edges of his artistic contribution

Demetris Washington, known as BAMR, shows off his painting along 11th St — he'll also create a mural for the underground parking garage — Demetris Washington, known as BAMR, shows off his painting along 11th St — he’ll also create a mural for the underground parking garage

In his studio, Raphael Delgado inspects a concrete prism that will be part of his installation for the WAL lobby and stairwells

Delgado works into the night to burnish an elevator pulley from the original Lawrence Warehouse that will serve as the centerpiece for his installation

Irubiel Morena paints a mural in the 12th St. lobby

Dana Iske cuts colored plexiglas for her installation in the 4th floor elevator lobby

Chris Biddle programs an 8-inch cube of LED lights to display images and messages

Art curator Tre Borden, also one of WAL's first residents, in his new home. — Art curator Tre Borden, also one of WAL’s first residents, in his new home.

Art on the WAL (In Progress)

Here's a peek at the transformation taking place on R Street

Back Photo gallery Jan 9, 2015 By Joan Cusick

Get up close and personal with the artists who are set on making the Warehouse Artist Lofts the most creatively inspirational place to call home.

All artwork curated by Tre Borden

Check back next week for Morris Newman’s January feature, “Catalyzing R Street,” to learn how WAL’s numbers add up. Sign up for our newsletter and we’ll email you when it’s online.

Comments

RM (not verified) – January 9, 2015 - 9:22pm

WOW!!!!! When will this effort be complete for the public to peruse?

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