Installed frieze in the lobby of the Davenport Tower Hotel. Designed by Melville Holmes, hand carved and cast in plaster by Petr Shiva. Polychromed by Melville Holmes and assistants.
The best finishing crew in the world: Cindy, Jodi, Debbie, and ChristieWall faux finishSample guest room–not quite “it” yet. Try again.Furniture finishing setupFinished guestroomDesign by Melville HolmesModel carved in basswood by Petr Shiva for mold to cast in plasterA finished panel framed as wall decorFront view of elephant paradePolychroming the individual panelsPetr Shiva and Melville Holmes with a finished panel the day of installation“Are we done yet?”“Edge of the Jungle” Mural in its finished glory.