The Enclave is home to a curated art collection that features local artists from Los Angeles.
Elephant
"Kenyan (artist) and I conceptualized this mural together to celebrate The Ruth Group’s huge support of Wildlife Conservation, my Kenyan heritage and her name! An elephant seemed like a special, yet obvious animal to celebrate. We all need to be mindful of the near extinction of this extraordinary creature and there couldn’t have been a better wall for this painting. The colors tie into the overall bright and joyous theme of the group of murals. The style also celebrates how passionate we both are about painting and letting the paint have a life of its own. The border gives this mural even more importance and is unique amongst this group of paintings. Donations are made to The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust as shown in the plaque below the mural @sheldricktrust" (Robarts, 2023).
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust has successfully raised hundreds of orphaned elephants and rhinos, which means they no longer live a life of fear and loneliness, rather they now live a life of happiness in an incredible community that helps nurture them back to health. Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is based in Nairobi, Kenya and has a deeply rooted family history in wildlife conservation. It was founded in 1977 by Dr. Daphne Sheldrick DBE, in memory of her late husband, David Leslie William Sheldrick MBE, who was a famous naturalist and founding Warden of Tsavo East National Park. Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is now survived by their daughter, Angela Sheldrick, and continues to protect Africa’s wildlife to preserve the habitats for the future of all wild species.
Artists Sarah Robarts and Kenyan Armitage.
Heart Wall
"What we should all strive to have in life is a huge heart, and this art work is certainly a huge heart. A symbol that we all can relate to. The paint lids – over a thousand of them – were all recycled from this project and other building sites. The rust is intentional and adds to the life of the work. Its changing nature is interesting to me, the artist, and I love the colors that tie in the whole mural series. Again, the form of the circle is prevalent here" (Robarts, 2023).
Artist Sarah Robarts.
Love Wall
"This mural celebrates LOVE written in 75 languages and the red color is symbolic of love. We wanted to paint an art piece that focused on the oneness of humanity, particularly at this time of troubles and tribulations across the globe. It was conceived during the Pandemic when our shared human frailty seemed more prevalent than ever. It is our hope that people from all over the world will come to The Enclave and recognize the different languages and feel acknowledged and represented" (Robarts, 2023).
Artists Sarah Robarts and Kenyan Armitage.
Circles
“Mpira” means circle in Swahili, and this piece is such a great celebration of the shape. Are they globes or circles or balls? This is for the viewer to decide and enjoy. Again, the overall theme is the oneness of humanity; recycling/upcycling is core to this project and this is a joyous expression of this that is meant to introduce the passerby to the colors of The Enclave design" (Robarts, 2023).
Artists Sarah Robarts and Kenyan Armitage.
Surfboards
"These boards were found on LA’s beaches not far from the project. We wanted to bring something from the ocean into The Enclave. They are iconic California staples and come in a variety of sizes, including a beautiful vintage longboard. The way these brightly painted boards are hung corresponds to their own energy, color, and need for proximity to the other painted boards. You will note that there was an underpainting that echoes the painterly and textured style of the boards with some heavy paint drips" (Robarts, 2023).
Artist Sarah Robarts.
