Mural Mania

Photos: Marcie Katz and Janine Salvatti

 

Mural mania took hold of the GEC (Garden Enhancement Committee) at the end of 2023. The ugly storage pods bookending the Gathering Place were like a persistent fly annoying us every time we worked or met in that area. We wanted members and guests to have a pleasant and peaceful place to meet and mingle on the grounds away from Hanley Road.

 

This led us to develop a loose plan. We bought supplies, found free paint samples at Drakes Paint, and finally set to work in July of this year. Those pods are 8×20 feet! They loomed blank and scary for the uninitiated!

The photos attached don’t do justice to the colors or details. The surface texture of the pods make good photos impossible. You really need to come and appreciate them in person!

Artists and fabulous artist assistants:

Table Rock Pod (aka: Rogue Valley Postcard): Marcie Katz, Primary artist. Assistant artists: Chris Veach, Carrie Redfern, Alice Ingraham and Jane Moyer’s granddaughter, Addy.

Whimsy Pod:  Janine Salvatti, Primary artist. Assistant artists: Pam Cashwell, Alice Ingraham, Kari Gies, Carrie Redfern and Chris Veach.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We send a heartfelt thanks to a few of our many volunteers!

 

Chris Veach, Carrie Redfern, Kari Gies, Janine Salvatti, Pam Cashwell and Marcie Katz.

 

 

 

 

 

Pam Cashwell and Kari Gies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grace Florjancic                                                                    Alice Ingraham