Celebrate a Colorful Summer at Hotel Casa del Mar with Ed Massey Exhibit

See Fine Art By Portraits Of Hope Lifeguard Tower Project Artist At Beachfront Hotel

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Apr 28, 2010, 01:17 ET

SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Proud sponsor of Portraits of Hope's Lifeguard Towers Transformation, Hotel Casa del Mar welcomes a splash of color into its Lobby Lounge and public spaces. As an extension of the joyous, optimistic spirit behind artist Ed Massey's coastal transformation of 155 lifeguard towers from Palos Verdes to Malibu, guests, art enthusiasts and intrigued spectators are invited to view a more personal collection from the international fine artist and visionary. Ed Massey is the creator of the Portraits of Hope creative therapy program, which has benefited thousands of children and adults coping with illness and adversity by their participation in one-of-a-kind artistic collaborations that transform cityscapes and interior settings.

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For five months, Los Angeles' legendary beach towers along 30 miles of the nation's most recognized coastline will come to life in vivid designs and colors, capturing the attention of and engaging millions of Angelenos, visitors, tourists, and viewers with this new public art and civic initiative. Inside the welcoming lobby of Hotel Casa del Mar, with clear views of the Massey-painted coastline, a sampling of the artist's body of work, said to serve as a barometer of the contemporary world, lines the walls, shelves and backdrop of the iconic hotel. From surfboards to ties to fish tanks, along with his iconic works including The Wedding, Corporate Ladder and Shapes Jacket, Hotel Casa del Mar is proud to open its doors to incorporate the vivid impact of an artist dedicated to saving lives.

Ed Massey's artwork will be on exhibit at Hotel Casa del Mar April 25 through July 31 and is the inauguration of the Hotel's "Live Well Again" Series. For more information, please call 310-581-5533 or go to www.hotelcasadelmar.com.

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