The Mangrove

An unusual stand of trees has sprouted in downtown Reno. It's The Mangrove, a group of interactive sculptures resembling trees, now planted in a formerly empty lot at the southeast corner of Sierra Street and the Truckee River. The works were created by five different artists, including Dave Boyer and Ryan Jackson from Reno. The Mangrove was first exhibited at Burning Man 2007. The pieces of art are constructed from scrap and trash that would otherwise end up in the landfill. One tree is creatively covered with bottle caps and another uses plastic bags in the fabrication of its leaves. This addition to Reno's numerous pieces of public art is temporary, but you have a while yet to stroll through The Mangrove. According to a sign at the site, it will remain on public display through December 12, 2008.

The Mangrove is supported by grants from Black Rock City LLC / Burning Man (through the Black Rock Arts Foundation) and the City of Reno Arts and Culture Commission. Use of the lot is being donated by its owner, Freight House District LLC.