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    More Public Murals Arrive in Franklinton

    On Friday, local leaders gathered at the Scioto Peninsula development in Franklinton to unveil new public murals adorning the sides of a newly constructed parking garage. The event served as a kickoff to the 60th annual Columbus Arts Festival, which took place all weekend.

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    “This investment in public art on the Scioto Peninsula reflects our overarching commitment to enriching the social fabric of each and every Columbus neighborhood,” stated Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther on Friday. “Franklinton is rich in culture and history, and the artists behind these creations have truly captured what makes this area so special.”

    The murals join the recently completed “slingshot” installation just a few blocks away.

    The three murals were selected by the Columbus Art Commission from over 80 applications, which include:

    • “Vejigante Godmask” by Adam Hernandez – A celebration of Columbus’ culture and diversity and the artist’s own Puerto Rican heritage, the mural depicts a Godmask inspired by the indigenous meanings of the words Scioto (Wyandot for “deer”) and Olentangy (Delaware for “river of the red face paint”).
    • “Creative Consciousness” by Nick Stull – Depicting elements from both nature and science, the mural celebrates the relationship between Columbus’ naturalistic history and technological advances aimed at preserving the environment.
    • “Scioto Magic” by Lucie Shearer – A surrealist depiction of a woman holding a river symbolizing time, the mural conveys the fluidity of the past, present and future, and captures a river’s role as a source of life. 

    A fourth piece of artwork will be installed at a later date, which takes the form of 3D sculpture of birds in flight with LED light projections.

    “Creative Consciousness” by Nick Stull.

    The new parking garage is will serve employees, residents and guests at the Scioto Peninsula development.

    CLICK HERE to read more about the Scioto Peninsula.

    TUNE IN to our recent podcast interview with Lisa McLymont, a member of the Columbus Art Commission.

    All photos by Walker Evans.

    “Vejigante Godmask” by Adam Hernandez.
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    Walker Evans
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    Walker Evans is the co-founder of Columbus Underground, along with his wife and business partner Anne Evans. Walker has turned local media into a full time career over the past decade and serves on multiple boards and committees throughout the community.
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