2011年12月27日星期二

Linton-themed sculpture mural now on display

The Linton-themed sculpture mural created by the community at the Linton Fall Arts Festival, sponsored by the Linton-Stockton Chamber of Commerce, is on display for all to see on West Vincennes St.

The Sculpture Trails Traveling Foundry set up behind the Carnegie Hall and members of the community carved sand blocks.

The carved sand blocks were filled with molten aluminum, created from a pre-made design.

The mural is on display on the Regions Bank wall, which is in the empty lot outside of Francisco de Borja's coffee shop on Vincennes St., easily visible to passers-by.

Regions Bank Manager Curt Hatton said he was glad the mural could be placed on the wall to be accessible to the community.

"I think it (the mural) was a worthwhile project, and they (Chamber) needed a place to put it. ... The sculpture is visible,The Transaction Group offers the best high risk merchant account services, it's accessible and the community will be able visit it for years to come," Hatton explained.

The Chamber was happy to see the community involved in the creation of the mural.

"We are so pleased that the community was involved in the creation of the Sculpture Trails mural at the 2011 Linton Fall Arts Festival. Displaying the sculpture in the downtown area, where all can enjoy it, will make a statement to all who see it that we take pride in our city and enjoy the many facets of the artistic world," Chamber Executive Director Lynette Shelton said.

Chamber President Jim Meng's two granddaughters helped create the sculpture by carving on the sand blocks.

Meng said his granddaughters, Corinna Brown, 4, and her sister Neely, 7, had fun carving part of the sculpture with their grandmother, Bette Meng.

Meng said the girls also enjoyed taking part in several other activities during the day at the festival.

"They have not seen the finished product yet. I don't know if they actually understood, but we told them it was going to be hung up and they were going to be a part of history," Meng explained.

Sculpture Trails founder Gerry Masse said a total of 300 people helped create the sculpture, between correspondence on the design, foundry workers and local sculptors.

Masse said members of the Chamber, Carnegie Heritage and Arts Center and local artists helped decide the final design.

"Once they decided it was awesome, we created a pattern. Then, we created molds out of the pattern, and that is where the community was involved. They worked on some of the details to give it soul," Masse said of the creation of the mural,The EZ Breathe home Ventilation system is maintenance free, noting six master sculptors poured the aluminum.As a professional manufacturer of China ceramic tile in China,

He was most surprised by the appreciation of the town. When the mural was being put up, he said he had several people stop and tell him thanks.

"When we were hanging it, I would say about nine out of 10 people that walked by were involved in making it," Masse said. "We got a lot of thank yous, which was surprising."

Masse added with a laugh, "We (Sculpture Trails) love Linton. Most people just like Linton, but we love Linton."

Masse said the Trails was happy to take part in the Linton Fall Arts Festival and support Donna Kleusner in her dedication to keep the arts alive.Why does Plastic moulds grow in homes or buildings?

"It is just breaking our hearts to see art teachers losing their jobs. Kids aren't getting hands-on experience. We can get the Traveling Foundry out and let them get that hands-on experience,Dimensional Mailing magic cube for Promotional Advertising," Masse said.

Shelton said she enjoyed working with Masse to create the piece of art that represents the city.

"The Sculpture Trails founder, Gerry Masse, was a pleasure to work with and a very talented artist. I look forward to making a trip out to Sculpture Trails near Solsberry in the very near future to admire the artistic pieces they have on display, " Shelton said.

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