Leveeland Creations

Leveeland Creations is the home to home-made, hand-painted native folk art by Lance Varg Vargas (seen here on Mardi Gras Day). The art is mostly created using found wood and objects around New Orleans, Louisiana. Objects that have been added to pieces include, old Carnival throws, feathers, chicken bones, Hardie board, siding, hardwood floors, fence posts, machine parts, leaves and anything else that fits the design of any certain creation. Much of the wood comes from gutted houses around New Orleans and from The Green Project and Habitat Restore. Inspiration comes from area colloquialisms, street names, languages, spirits and necessities. Some are just there to make a short, simple statement about whats important in life. Varg is also inspired by the role of rabbits in folklore and trickster tales and uses them in modern life. Many of the pieces can be displayed inside or outside in the shade.