Artist Information:
Ronnie Holley
Metiaire, LA
United States
Member Since: Sep 2004
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Artist Statement:
GRAILKNIGHT, UNLTD.
POST OFFICE BOX 614
5000 WEST ESPLANADE AVE.
METAIRIE, LOUISIANA 70006
New Orleans, Louisiana is
approximately one of five
cities in North America that
still maintains the old world
European charm, dating back to
the era of colonization by the
French and Spanish. This old
world charm manifests itself
in ways such as architecture,
music, food, dress, speech and
many other distinct
lifestyles.
The mission of Grailknight,
Unlimited is to provide
photographs a truly unique
“art form” in New Orleans.
That “art form” is the
construction of the above
ground tombs, mausoleums, and
elaborate religious statues
throughout the New Orleans
metropolitan area, and has
become a large part of the
tourism industry. Daily tours
are offered to tourists to
selected cemeteries to view
the graves of famous
historical figures for their
association with history, the
literary and fine arts.
Today, with modern drainage,
there is no rational or reason
to construct tombs above
ground. The custom of above
ground tombs date back to the
original sea level of the city
in the 1700’s, and the custom
of the “well to do” families
who could afford to build in
the Greco Roman style.
This custom is one of ...
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Ronnie Holley's Free Artist Portfolio
Welcome to Ronnie Holley's Portfolio. Browse Holley's body of work: GRAILKNIGHT, UNLTD.
POST OFFICE BOX 614
5000 WEST ESPLANADE AVE.
METAIRIE, LOUISIANA 70006
New Orleans, Louisiana is approximately one of five cities in North America that still maintains the old world European charm, dating back to the era of colonization by the French and Spanish. This old world charm manifests itself in ways such as architecture, music, food, dress, speech and many other distinct lifestyles.
The mission of Grailknight, Unlimited is to provide photographs a truly unique “art form” in New Orleans. That “art form” is the construction of the above ground tombs, mausoleums, and elaborate religious statues throughout the ... |
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