The Longest Proposed Mural
Michael Dingler of NoLA Rising is proposing to paint the flood wall along the 9th ward with a mural. If accepted it will be the longest mural in the world. This would not be a graffiti-style mural but wouldn’t guarantee against being tagged. Nothing is for that matter. Although, having painted public murals, Golden makes a top coat, anti-graffiti sealant (MSA) that protects the mural with an isolation coat. If it is tagged, the top coat can be removed without damaging the mural below the isolation coat. I’ve used this as an extra protective measure, just in case. So far, I’ve been lucky with my outdoor, public murals.
The proposal would be for 65 artists to take a section and paint their idea of New Orleans as their version of home or rebuilding it. With different artistic styles, this could appear very disjointed; although, I like the idea as a whole. Here’s the story to ready further details in the Times Picayune by Doug MacCash.
Seems fitting to end the week with a band that always reminds me of New Orleans, Squirrel Nut Zippers. Incidentally a college classmate of mine, discovered them when he started his fledgling music recording business, Mammoth records, which grew into a major contender in the music industry and he consequently sold to Walt Disney. Now he’s a millionaire and president of Music at Lionsgate. In celebration of the 20th year of Mammoth Records, there will be an essential music collection issued this year through iTunes. It’s gotta have some great 80’s music. Jay always found the best, Los Lobos and others no one had heard of at the time to play at University events. And, he’s giving back to Sewanee on the board of trustees and contributing to pre-business courses. I’m glad to hear this.
Have a great weekend. I’ll be preparing for an Open House for casart coverings.
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I'm an artist, wife and mother of two boys. I started my illustration business, The Occasional Palette over 35 years ago, when my oldest son was an infant. Once my children were in school, I began painting decorative, faux finishes and murals through my second business, Casart, now over 30 years old. My third business, Casart Coverings, is a springboard from my second. Click on the link on the sidebar to see innovative, custom, designer wallcovering, removable and reusable wallpaper and coordinating decor.
