The Corner Oasis

The Corner Oasis. . , Nature, S.C.'s biodiversity, and a sense of contemplation converge in Corner Oasis: Reflect and Renew. Commissioned in two phases by the Women's Art Initiative and completed in May 2024, this public art installation blends sculpture and painting seamlessly., The sculpture Flower and Industry, created by Fitzhugh Karol of Brooklyn, N.Y., captures the inspirational qualities of playfulness and discovery. Its warm, brightly colored profile represents flower petals, while the steel construction pays homage to Rock Hill's industrial roots and its reinvention of the past through the adaptive reuse of buildings and materials., The mural Reflect encourages mindfulness. Created by Michelle (Bunny) Gregory and MyLoan Dinh of the Charlotte, N.C. (The Mural Ninjas), it reflects their belief in the healing power of regularly sitting quietly. The nature-inspired designed features Carolina jasmine, magnolias, the Carolina wren, and butterflies., The Women's Art Initiative selected the designs through a national juried process., Fitzhugh Karol, sculptor and artist , Sculptor Fitzhugh KArol is known for his large-scale wood and steel sculptures installed nationally and internationally. His forms are based on the silhouettes of actual and imagined landscapes, creating playful new landscapes with stories embedded within them., He earned a Master of Fine Arts from Rhode Island School of Design with a concentration in ceramics., Mural Ninjas, muralists and artists
Artists MyLoan Dinh and Bunny Gregory have been collaborative creative projects since 1999. As muralists, they believe in community and creating directly with their neighbors., MyLoan studied art at U.N.C. Chapel Hill and Wollongong University New South Wales, Australia. Her internationally recognized multi-disiplinary works explore her identity as a war refugee and woman of color. artists since 2014., Sponsors , Members of the Women's Art Initiative, the City of Rock Hill and the Rock Hill Economic Development Corporation's Barre Mitchell Community Initiatives Fund., Women's Art Initiative , The Women's Art Initiative was organized formally in 2015 to enhance the quality of life in Rock Hill through public art. The non-profit also supports educational programs and other entities engaged in public art projects., Visit womensartinitiative.org for more information., Rock Hill SC | Economic Development , Founded in 1983, Rock Hill Economic Development Corporation (RHEDC) is a non-profit organization committed to representing the business, educational, and community interests of the city, while promoting jobs and supporting growth. Bright minds and big ideas thrive through the creation of vibrant spaces that inspire connection and progress.