I've gotten my first public art commission! I've been in a pool of artists nominated to do works for new Rex Hospitals for a few years now. I'm delighted to share with you that I've signed the contract for my first public work of art.
This is the building from Macon Pond Rd. When you’re on the terrace you’ll be looking out into old growth trees. It’s very restful. The mural won’t be on the exterior wall of the building but on the wall to the right.
The project is for the future Rex Cancer Center. I'm creating four pieces: one 4' x 6' mural and three colorful pedestals topped with birdhouses. My work was selected for its happy demeanor, and the pieces are going on the third-floor terrace to provide cheer and encourage patients after therapy. The site is at the corner of Macon Pond and Blue Ridge roads.
The mural will be Raleigh-centric, focusing on our city's flora and fauna. It will also feature our state's motifs; cardinals, bees, dogwoods, and maybe a pine tree. I've already got a giant oak in there with some super charming squirrels being squirrely. The more I work on it, the more excited I get. I want to include birds in flight and rest, with hope and peace being its central feeling.
Last weekend I took a trip to the sunflower field at Dix for research.