Art and Culture in the Carolinas
SARAH BERNARDO | AUG. 16, 2021 | PHOTO ESSAY
Art and culture are innately human expressions. I set out to display cultural values, historic and modern, found in urban art and architecture. Each of these displays of art can be found in various cities in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.
Savannah, Georgia: Illuminated geode walls are displayed at the J.W. Marriott in the Riverside District, an area known for being rich in geodes and fossils.
Hendersonville, North Carolina: In the garden of a café depicts the local style and talent with a painted mural and metal work statues.
Hendersonville, North Carolina: A vintage Coca Cola mural, once used for advertising for the soft drink brand and local bottling plant, has aged into an interesting piece of art full of history.
Hendersonville, North Carolina: Painted on wood panels, this colorful piece highlights the large impact the dairy industry has had on North Carolina agriculture and the local economy.
Charleston, South Carolina: This vibrant mural depicts a majestic lion, a nod to the strong historic influence the lion of England has played on décor and architectural styles in Charleston.
Charleston, South Carolina: A mural draws attention to the South American influences in Charleston. What started with slave trade has transformed into an important and celebrated part of the local culture.
Charleston, South Carolina: With a climate prime for botany, gardening and floral arrangements are a common art form in Charleston, adorning the sidewalks and windows of many homes, restaurants, and offices.
Charleston, South Carolina: First designed with planned gardens in mind, for centuries Charleston architecture and culture has had gardening at its core. Charleston is known for its historic gardens as well as new and innovative botanical designs.
Charleston, South Carolina: A pride flag waving from a window garden box reflects the new liberal ideas found in Charleston, a shift from the once very conservative views of the city.