Succulent Studios Brings Street Art and Balloon Sculpture to Greenpoint

Hidden inside a converted rope factory on the Greenpoint waterfront, Succulent Studios is transforming a 3,000-square-foot loft into a sprawling art gallery and events space. On the fifth floor of 67 West Street, owner Sek3 and creative director Daniel Weintraub are wrapping up construction that began on Sunday and planning where to hang art work for their big opening bash Saturday evening. They both envision the space as more than a typical art gallery, and plan to use moveable walls to host events like drawing classes and yoga workshops. Rows of wood-framed windows set into the tall, sloping roof give the space the feeling of “an urban barn,” in Weintraub’s words.

The inspiration for the gallery’s unique name came from Sek3, who collects succulents — “these tough and hardy plants that grow in desert conditions and withstand the elements,” said Weintraub.

Saturday night’s opening party will feature the works of over 30 established and up-and-coming street artists, including Alice Mizrachi, Icy & Sot, Gilf!, Lunar New Year, Greg Lamarche, Hellbent, Daze and SeeOne. There will also be live classical music, “muses” wearing balloon costumes, free Brooklyn Brewery beer and whimsical balloon sculptures by Addi Somekh and Cern. The doors will open at 6:30 and live music will begin at 8 pm. GMAP

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