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14 | Looking Forward
Mural | Benjamin Duke | East Lansing, MI
About This Installation
I have recently been seeking mural projects because I discovered that I love to work at scale. Everything about it is great, climbing up and down scaffolding in the heat of the day. The smell of the paint, the constant need to stay hydrated. I am also excited by the prospect of translating my imagery, my paintings into large scale murals. To see my paintings building sized. I also enjoy the collaboration involved when working in the Public Art space, working on these projects has allowed me to feel like I can contribute to the communities I have worked in. It allows for a very different kind of interaction with the people that live there, spend their time there. I have enjoyed the interaction and spontaneous conversations that I have had, I hope I can contribute something of value to the people who pass by the murals each day.
I seek to create an image that could appeal to viewers of all ages and enhance the art path with a mural that is narrative yet not directly illustrative or overt. I would hope that the mural would continue to reveal a layered narrative upon multiple passes as its location along a walking path allows. I seek to create something colorful and imaginative, to hopefully brighten peoples day as they walk to the farmers market or commute by bicycle.
Artist Bio
Find On The Trail - Site 14
Under the Shiawassee Bridge - West Side of the Grand River
We are crossing the river and extending ArtPath to the West side of the Grand River. A short walking distance from the beautifully restored 1930s power plant which is now home to the AF group is the Shiawassee Bridge. This location will house three murals.
This location is made possible in part by generous contributions from:
Brian Whitfield & Keith Rouse
ArtPath is generously supported by our title sponsors The Rathbun Insurance and Auto-Owners Insurance. With additional support by:









