Hidden Murals in New Orleans’ Lakefront Airport
Speaking of hidden murals…This Times Picayune article, Clear for Takeoff, by Frank Donze caught my attention. Not only have beautiful, mostly undamaged, historic murals been found during the renovation of a shuttered terminal at the New Orleans Lakefront Airport, but they will be preserved as the airport terminal is restored to it’s original 1940’s grandeur. The style of these murals reminds me of N.C. Wyeth’s work, which I really admire. I was able to see a some of his fabulous paintings that were used for several book “illustrations” in the permanent collection at the Farnsworth Museum, in Rockland, ME last August.
The video with the architect, Alton Ochsner Davis, is well worth viewing at this article link.
On a side note, Alton Ochner Davis must be related to Dr. Alton Ochsner, one of the founding members of Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, where my first son, Piers, was born. My family has had a long association with Ochsner Hospital through my father’s work and my treatment.
Here’s a link that I’ve posted regarding other airport art.
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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.
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I just received the connection from my mother. Thanks for clarifying.
Alton Ochsner Davis is Dr. Ochsner’s grandson. He is the son of Dr. Ochsner’s only daughter, Sis