Isaiah Zagar’s Magic Gardens – Los jardines mágicos de Isaiah Zagar
As you know, while in Philadelphia, Sofi and I visited Isaiah Zagar’s Magic Gardens with Chad of Chad’s Crooked House.
Como ya sabes, mientras en Filadelfia, Sofi y yo visitamos los Jardines mágicos de Isaiah Zagar con Chad del blog, Chad’s Crooked House, la Casa torcida de Chad.
I won’t give you all of the history behind the gardens, because you can find that on his website, but I do want to share some pictures with you.
No te voy a dar la historia de los mosaicos, porque se puede encontrar en internet, pero voy a compartir muchas fotos contigo.
My first visit to South St. in Philly occurred in 2011. I was blown away by the mosaics that cover the walls of many of the buildings along that street.
Mi primera visita a South Street, la Calle Sur, ocurrió en el 2011. Me quedé impresionada por los mosaicos que cubrían las paredes de la mayoría de los edificios a lo largo de la calle.
Isaiah Zagar’s art was my inspiration for my own mosaic. Mine is not nearly as impressive as any of his, but I am proud of my work.
El arte de Isaiah Zagar, me inspiró a empezar mi propio mosaico. El mío no es tan impresionante como los suyos, pero estoy orgullosa de lo que he hecho.
Zagar has inspired many people to create their own mosaics – I am not the only one. I am not even sure that all of these were created by him.
Zagar no sólo me inspiró a mí, pero a muchos otros artistas. De verdad no puedo jurar que todos los mosaicos en estas fotografías son de él.
The Magic Gardens are particularly magical. I am sure that you could spend a lifetime in there and still find something new every day.
Los Jardines Mágicos son particularmente mágicos. Podrías pasar una vida allí adentro y todavía encontrar algo nuevo todos los días.
Before this most recent visit, I was not aware that Zagar’s mosaics extended to the interior of his buildings as well. This was the first time that I paid to enter the Garden, and I highly recommend it. You can see a lot from the outside, but the inside is particularly impressive.
Antes de esta visita no sabía que los mosaicos se extendían al interior de los edificios. Esta fue la primera vez que pagué para entrar y lo recomiendo. Se puede ver mucho de afuera, pero es impresionante adentro.
Even the ceilings are covered in mosaics. Artwork abounds.
Aun los techos están cubiertos por mosaicos. El arte abunda.
The outdoor area is like a labyrinth.
La parte exterior es un verdadero laberinto.
His use of mosaic on the stairs is making me think that I might attempt it on our front stoop. I just want to make sure that it is not too slippery. Chad thinks that I might be able to mix in some think brick veneer to give it enough texture so as not be be treacherous.
Su uso de mosaicos en las escaleras me hace pensar que a lo mejor lo puedo hacer en las escaleras enfrente de nuestra casa también. Lo más importante es que no sea resbaloso y necesito averiguar si lo puedo hacer de una manera que no lo sea así. Chad cree que sería posible mezclar lo mosaico con chapas de ladrillo para que no sea peligroso ni subir ni bajar.
It was fun to explore the Gardens with Sofi and Chad. It would not have been the same to visit on my own. I feel like we spent the entire time pointing out different details to each other.
Fue un placer explorar los jardines con Chad y Sofi. No hubiera sido lo mismo visitar a solas. Pasamos todo nuestro tiempo allí señalándonos uno al otro algún detalle.
I hope that you will someday be able to make your own trip to South Street to visit the Magic Gardens. In the meantime, I hope you have enjoyed the pictures.
Espero que algún día puedas hacer una visita a South Street para visitar los Jardines Mágicos. Mientras tanto, ojalá que disfrutes mis fotos.
Happy Travels!
¡Feliz viaje!
I am a teacher, traveler, artist, writer, homemaker and a whole lot more. In January 2009, I bought the Cape of Dreams. It was the second house that I had ever owned, but it was the first that I bought by myself. I now live in the house with my husband Douglas, our dog Kahlua, and Crème de Menthe, the cat. Because, what life is complete without a little Kahlua and Cream? I love arts and crafts of all kinds, and I refinish furniture as well. We are slowly redoing our entire house. You can read about my projects on my blog www.CapeofDreams.com
I wonder about the durability of the mosaic on the steps if it would withstand winter shoveling (which we may do once in the next 10yrs…). I know I’m looking forward to seeing what goes up next
Yes. That is a concern as well.
This place is fabulous–and how cool that you toured it with Chad! Maybe just mosaicking your risers and not the treads would be safer?
I have considered that. Luckily, we have some time to decide before it gets close to that.
Reminds me of the mosaic park in Barcelona. Mosaics certainly brighten Philly. I would never have guessed it was there. Jo @ Let’s Face the Music
Parc Güell. I loved it there. Antoni Gaudi was the best – well before his time.
This is fascinating. Thank you for sharing your pictures!
I am glad you enjoyed them.
Wow loved seeing the pictures! Fascinating place. Will have to go there someday for sure! You’re such a good host to Sofi 🙂
Thank you! I was worried that I was not doing enough with her because I was working so much and then got sick, but we did fit a good amount in on the weekends.