A lot of locally produced art is referential to Las Vegas culture, but this exhibit has some added dimension to it. The illustrations are done by local artist David Cooper, for whom nostalgia is an important theme. Those familiar with vintage motels will get plenty of that, and those who aren’t will get a visually enriching history lesson. Cooper gets an assist from local woodworker Korey Replogle, who crafts frames in the spirit and aesthetic of the motel being depicted in the print.
On top of that: Many of these motels were temporary shelters before they were boarded up and/or demolished. So, the artists are donating proceeds from the sale of a Blue Angel Motel piece to Shine a Light and Kline Veterans Fund. Both nonprofits help people who are housing-insecure.

Note: Exhibit is available through April 24.