Oscars 2015: Statues at Hollywood & Highland get fresh coat of paint
Scenic artist Sam Costa on Tuesday prepares one of the many Oscar statues that will receive a new coat of paint before being placed around the Hollywood & Highland complex this week in anticipation of Sunday’s Academy Awards ceremony at the Dolby Theatre. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
Lead scenic artist Dena D’Angelo preps the Oscar statues for a new coat of paint. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
Rigger Ben Juarez works high in the scaffolding above Hollywood Boulevard at the entrance to Hollywood & Highland as preparations are underway for Sunday’s Academy Awards ceremony at the Dolby Theatre. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
Visitors take pictures of the giant gold Oscar statue and gold curtain scenery Tuesday at the entrance to Hollywood & Highland. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
Advertisement
Rigger Mark Kohorn uses a level to set scaffolding high above Hollywood Boulevard amid preparations for Sunday’s Oscars. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
Riggers Mark Kohorn, left, and Mike Linn work high above Hollywood Boulevard to get Hollywood & Highland prepped for the 87th Academy Awards on Sunday. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
Lead scenic artist Dena D’Angelo, right, and scenic artist Sam Costa get the Oscar statues ready for a new coat of paint Tuesday before being placed at Hollywood & Highland. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
