Watts Towers Shorts

Description: Watts is a neighborhood in South Los Angeles's Eastside. It's still best known for the Watts Towers (built 1921-1954 ) and the Watts Riots (1965). Lots has changed in the intervening half century, needless to say, and I explored and mapped in 2014 for my series, "California Fool's Gold" https://ericbrightwell.com/2014/02/14/more-than-just-riots-and-towers/

Description: Watts Towers rises over palm trees and streetlamps in Los Angeles beneath a swirling blue and yellow sky. Stained glass details catch the light near the base while a crescent moon and scattered stars fill the sky above the neighborhood houses.

Description: Watts Towers in Los Angeles, California, says the vintage lettering on this retro ad, calling Simon Rodia's structure a folk art masterpiece open to the world. Mosaic-covered towers rise against a purple sunset with palm trees and houses lining the street.

Description: Compton California

Description: The artwork illustrates Compton's skyline with an ink drawing. The drawing highlights the city's history in the state of California, USA.