Nashville Mural Art
We are all aware of the change and growth of Nashville. One of the areas that Nashville has grown by leaps and bounds is in the Arts. A few months ago I went on a tour of the murals in the city and it was truly amazing! We were driven through Nashville in a van and given information about the art, history and the location of the public murals.
The star of the tour was at 1407 51st Ave. North. We stood in amazement as we looked up at the 15 story painting, “Silo Mural” by Australian artist Guido Van Helten. He is an internationally acclaimed muralist known for his large-scale portraits. Yes, art is… for thinkers and dreamers!
The Nashville mural tour was guided by Mary Meeuwis of nashvillemuraltours.com. I have included some information about this amazing mural art. I hope you will have an opportunity to see these murals for yourself. You will be overwhelmed by their beauty. It is a Nashville treasure and a “ must see “ for tourist and locals!
Excerpt fromWPLN News: Stunning Silo Mural Makes A West Nashville Old-Timer An Icon Of The Nations Redevelopment
Amy Eskind
An abandoned concrete silo looms over The Nations neighborhood, eerie and empty. The historic Nashville landmark was nearly torn down. Instead, it’s becoming the centerpiece of the community’s redevelopment.
A 15-story painting is unfolding, revealing an elderly man who lived nearly all his life within sight of the silo, and neighbors are gathering at patio bars to watch as the process unfolds.
The artist Australian Guido Van Helten uses a nearly black and white paint palette, allowing the gritty emotion of his subject to come through. And, he likes to make a statement by painting local people.
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https://wpln.org/post/this-stunning-silo-mural-makes-a-west-nashville-old-timer-an-icon-of-the-nations-redevelopment/ WPLN News Stunning Silo Mural