Newly Discovered
While I was in Rhode Island last week, a coincidental discovery occurred — just in time for me to insert into the Monday Mural posts. Lost or forgotten murals at University of RI (URI) were recently discovered behind dry wall that was installed during a renovation in Edward’s Hall. They were painted in the 1940’s by Gino Conti as part of the Federal WPA effort (Works Projects Administration, during the Depression to help artists have income. Click the photo links to go directly to the Providence Journal and the Boston Globe articles to read more.
It seems like I was just writing about the WPA and recently discovered murals in New Orleans. This makes me wonder how many “lost” murals there really are. I’m glad to learn that once they are newly discovered that there is an effort made to restore them.
Here’s another one that just came to my attention. I wouldn’t classify it as a mural as I would a design but I think it is wonderful. Located on the fifth floor of the now closed Lewis’s Department Store in Liverpool, England.
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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.
