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Durham, North Carolina: Gene Dillard Mosaic House

Private home of mosaicist Gene Dillard features lawn art and outside wall decorations of mirror fragments and other found elements. A work-in-progress, visible from street.

Address:
2706 Elgin St., Durham, NC
Directions:
Residential neighborhood, between W Maynard Ave. and Gresham Ave., east side of Elgin St. Private property. Visible from street.
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Gene Dillard Mosaic House

Mr. Dillard's home is charming, a wonderful, happy place full of whimsy. We were fortunate enough to meet Mr. Dillard; he is as charming as his eclectic creation.

[Cate, 08/07/2017]

Art house.

Gene Dillard Mosaic House

Ongoing project by local outsider artist to decorate and embellish the exterior of his residence. The house interior is not open to public.

[Georg Patterson, 05/28/2016]

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