Experience the vibrant cityscape of Inglewood through the captivating artwork of Wakana Kimura in "Hole of Donut." Created in 2012 as part of the Los Angeles Metro's "Through the Eyes of Artists" project, this painting is a visual ode to the city's rich cultural tapestry.
Kimura's meticulous attention to detail brings Inglewood to life on canvas. Iconic landmarks such as Randy's Donuts, The Forum, and the Hollywood Park horse racing track emerge with vivid clarity, while airplanes dotting the sky symbolize the city's dynamic spirit.
"Through the Eyes of Artists" is a celebration of the diverse communities served by Metro, and Kimura's work beautifully encapsulates Inglewood's essence. Transport yourself to this bustling urban oasis through her masterful depiction, where every stroke tells a story of history, vibrancy, and the unique charm of Inglewood.
Hole of Donut
Mixed Media, 22in x 40in
Hole of Donut
Inglewood, California (May 20,2012,10:57) bugle-horn sounds as race 1 on a newly cut turf with five fillies and checker colored jockeys are nerviously waiting for their six furlong run. Two horses named “ Saratoga Yankee” and “Smokey Lonesome” are 2-1 favorites.
By-gone photographs of Seabiscuit, Citation, and Affirmed salons the wagering walls.
11:09, crowd of few thousand pounding, rumbling, and roaring as hoses come to the last stretch. 1:33.59, “Leaving New York” (15-1) comes in first place as FedEx cargo plane above bestride the racetrack dwarfing the sounds below.
6:25, I order an original cake donut at the drive- thru window of a LA landmark, Randy’s donuts stand. A giant donut stands 22-foot diameter and sits on top of store facing the Southwest direction and the planes arriving to LAX can be seen through the hole of the donut .
6:28, as I make my first bite to the small donut, another donut is getting created in the horizon of a western sky. (May 20,2012, full solar eclipse)
My artwork is about the hold of a donut where it holds the shape of a donut. This empty space is a coexistence of a void and form where it becomes ONE. I see the city of Inglewood as a center of the donut where it becomes the microcosmic world of the city that holds together the community and neighborhoods.
Wakana Kimura
