“Murals build a sense of community. They make areas welcoming.” - Grace McCammond (St. Louis muralist)
In my junior year of undergrad at University of Lynchburg (2018-2019), I led a project in a graphic design course, ART 398: Special Topics, to design and install a mural onto our art building, Dillard Fine Arts Center.
Goal: Colorful geometric triangular shapes that work with the landscape of the steps. Design would spill over the top of the angular wall and would also surround the entry.
Timeline: The process spanned an entire semester and the final installation was in early May 2019.
Total cost: ~$4,000
Timelapse
Timelapse video of several-day installation process.
Photo Slideshow
Dillard side access stairs. In need of beautification.
Dillard side access stairs. In need of beautification.
Dillard side access stairs. In need of beautification.
Dillard side access stairs. In need of beautification.
(Rotate 90 degrees) Dillard side access door.
Initial mock up, Jan 2019. Adobe Illustrator.
Initial mock up, Jan 2019. Adobe Illustrator. Feedback included a need to tone down colors, looked too childish and wanted it to look more mature.
Initial mock up, Jan 2019. Adobe Illustrator. Feedback included a need to tone down colors, looked too childish and wanted it to look more mature.
Final mock up, April 2019. Adobe Illustrator.
During installation, using heat gun to adhere vinyl to concrete wall.
During installation.
The design and installation team on the last day of installation.
The design and installation team on the last day of installation.
The design and installation team on the last day of installation.
The design and installation team on the last day of installation.
The design and installation team on the last day of installation.
One last visit to the mural before heading home for summer break.
