Other Hugh Margerum projects...
Mostly creative community and collaborative constructs
Altered Road Sign
As a riff on Magritte’s famous pipe painting, and other versions (Banksy), I installed my Grandpa’s actual pipe on a utility pole in Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone.
I took my Grandpa’s pipe, sanded it down on one side, affixed it in a frame, mimicked Magritte’s lettering, and mounted it high on a utility pole in Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone. It was there for a couple years and may have been noticed by a few observant souls. It is now gone.
Annual New Years Day Polar Dip
Julie DeAngelis and I started this community camaraderie event which takes place at Santa Barbara’s East Beach every January 1st at 11am. Due to requirements from the City of Santa Barbara, the organized event is NOT taking place in 2025.
Nine years and counting! Full details HERE.
Collaborative Tic Tac Toe games
In 2012 I arranged to meet and have a creative game of Tic Tac Toe with artists, friends, and community members. Some of the results are below.
phOtic -
was a mobile app that came out of the tictacphOto collaborations which allowed the participants to create and share photos they took or from their collection.
The Presidio Neighborhood Branding Campaign
The Presidio Neighborhood - Creation of logo, map/brochure, website, and mobile app to promote the businesses and culture of this historic neighborhood in the heart of Santa Barbara. Click image for website.
Industrial Way Branding Campaign
A collection of Food, Wine, Beer, Spirits, and other creative maker. Click map image for website.
A Field Guide to Common Plants
David Powdrell and I co-authored a handy Field Guide to identifying local plants
A handy field guide to identifying plants one might encounter in the Southern California hills by Hugh Margerum and David Powdrell. Available at area bookstores and tourist centers.
Beneficial guerrilla street art…
