{"id":11673,"date":"2023-06-06T14:27:15","date_gmt":"2023-06-06T18:27:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blueprintia.org\/public-art\/?page_id=11673"},"modified":"2024-11-19T13:43:07","modified_gmt":"2024-11-19T18:43:07","slug":"history-culture-trail","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blueprintia.org\/public-art\/art-projects\/history-culture-trail\/","title":{"rendered":"History &#038; Culture Trail"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Public Art Projects&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1688760235174{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;xpage-title&#8221;]\n\t\t\t<!-- START HCT REVOLUTION SLIDER 6.4.8 --><p class=\"rs-p-wp-fix\"><\/p>\n\t\t\t<rs-module-wrap id=\"rev_slider_12_1_wrapper\" data-source=\"gallery\" style=\"background:transparent;padding:0;margin:0px 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This project uncovers and celebrates the underrepresented history of the neighborhoods, businesses, and people living in the areas surrounding the Capital Cascades Trail at FAMU Way. The project includes three components: 1) Historical Monuments 2) Public Art Installations, and 3) a new Community Gathering Space. The historical monuments display images and historical information about the contributions and cultural impact of the economic engines, community activists, and everyday people who lived in the communities highlighted. A dozen site-specific public art installations will complement the monuments and further reflect this area\u2019s rich history. The new Community Gathering Space is a passive plaza that overlooks the stormwater pond near Lake Bradford Road. The plaza features hand-carved wood sculptures repurposed from live oak wood. The Trail will provide educational opportunities and one-of-a-kind interactions to increase awareness of a culturally rich corridor. The historical monuments and public art open a window into the experience of generations who have called the area home.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=&#8221;10&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>The project covers six subject areas:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Theme 1:<\/strong> Allen Subdivision<\/p>\n<p><strong>Theme 2:<\/strong> FAMU History &amp; Civil Rights<\/p>\n<p><strong>Theme 3:<\/strong> Villa Mitchell Hill &amp; Economic Engines<\/p>\n<p><strong>Theme 4:<\/strong> Boynton Still &amp; Economic Engines<\/p>\n<p><strong>Theme 5:<\/strong> Railroad Depot &amp; Community<\/p>\n<p><strong>Theme 6:<\/strong> Elberta Crate Fact<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">ory<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/storymaps.arcgis.com\/stories\/d40d663f5f5e4b1884d3e88ff8b83303\">Explore the History and Culture Trail Story Map for an interactive digital tour<\/a>.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11696&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11699&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Public Art&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1686079714875{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]Curated and managed by Amanda Karioth Thompson, 12 artworks by seven artists were commissioned for the Trail.\u00a0Each piece is site-specific and will help tell the story of the area it occupies. 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She majored in ceramics at the University of Florida and minored in art history and Black American studies. Lewis is also a graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore with a Master of Professional Studies in the Business of Art and Design. Lewis is the founder of Brown Girls Unite, a platform for empowerment via art and art education.<\/p>\n<p>Florida A&amp;M University\u2019s (FAMU) role in the local and national Civil Rights Movement inspired Alisha\u2019s artwork. Since its establishment in 1887, FAMU has played a prominent role as an institution of higher learning and a keystone of community activism. Lewis\u2019 life-size sculpture pays homage to the women of FAMU who played a leading role in sit-ins, bus boycotts and marches throughout the Civil Rights era. The campaign against racial segregation and discrimination was actively fought by FAMU students and faculty. To compose the sculpture, Lewis referenced archival photographs including historic images of protests at the Florida Theatre (Tallahassee, FL).[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\" ubtn-ctn-center \"><a class=\"ubtn-link ult-adjust-bottom-margin ubtn-center ubtn-small \" href=\"https:\/\/blueprintia.org\/public-art\/wp-content\/uploads\/Alisha-Lewis-Article.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" ><button type=\"button\" id=\"ubtn-7723\"  class=\"ubtn ult-adjust-bottom-margin ult-responsive ubtn-small ubtn-fade-bg  none  ubtn-center   tooltip-69d27a3c8e9a8\"  data-hover=\"\" data-border-color=\"\" data-bg=\"#0f2950\" data-hover-bg=\"#005ad1\" data-border-hover=\"\" data-shadow-hover=\"\" data-shadow-click=\"none\" data-shadow=\"\" data-shd-shadow=\"\"  data-ultimate-target='#ubtn-7723'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:24px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:26px;\"}'  style=\"font-weight:normal;border:none;background: #0f2950;color: #ffffff;\"><span class=\"ubtn-hover\" style=\"background-color:#005ad1\"><\/span><span class=\"ubtn-data ubtn-text \" >Read More About Alisha Lewis and \u201cFor the Generations to Fulfill the Dream\u201d Here<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_column_text]To see more of Lewis\u2019 work, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/alewisarts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">alewisarts.com<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner gap=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;12423&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=&#8221;12424&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;12425&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=&#8221;12426&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11861&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;modal&#8221; el_id=&#8221;modal-2&#8243;][vc_column el_class=&#8221;modal-inner&#8221;][vc_raw_html el_class=&#8221;close&#8221;]JTNDZGl2JTNFJTNDaSUyMGNsYXNzJTNEJTIyZmElMjBmYS10aW1lcy1jaXJjbGUtbyUyMiUyMGFyaWEtaGlkZGVuJTNEJTIydHJ1ZSUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRmklM0UlM0MlMkZkaXYlM0U=[\/vc_raw_html][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1687445269391{margin-right: 10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 10px !important;border-top-width: 25px !important;border-bottom-width: 15px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 5px !important;background-color: #102a51 !important;border-top-color: #718eb2 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #718eb2 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Bradley Cooley, Jr.&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;xartist-name&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1703100089642{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner gap=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;5\/12&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11878&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;7\/12&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5>Bradley Cooley, Jr., \u201cThe Jazz Man\u201d Sculpture<\/h5>\n<p>As a teenager, Bradley Cooley Jr. began creating sculptures with his father. The father and son team from Jefferson County, Florida, produced more than 40 life-size, lifelike bronze sculptures in their studio, including Otis Redding, Bobby Bowden, Ray Charles and members of the Seminole Tribe. Bradley is among the most well-known sculptors in the Southeast thanks to his intrinsic talent and generational expertise.<\/p>\n<p>Bradley\u2019s life-size bronze sculpture titled \u201cThe Jazz Man\u201d honors the rich musical history of Tallahassee and pays tribute to local jazz legends like Nat and Julian \u201cCannonball\u201d Adderley. Symbolizing this musical connection, the sculpture depicts an ageless jazz musician holding an instrument in a playing position, ready to channel music for decades to come. Residents near FAMU Way fondly remember enjoying musical acts at the Ship Ahoy, Savoy Club, Peppermint Patio, Hillside Fountainette, and The Harrison Inn for entertainment.<\/p>\n<p>Today, notable Tallahassee-based jazz artists include Marcus Roberts, Scotty Barnhart, Longineu Parsons, Leon Anderson, and many more.[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\" ubtn-ctn-center \"><a class=\"ubtn-link ult-adjust-bottom-margin ubtn-center ubtn-small \" href=\"https:\/\/blueprintia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cooley-Jr.-article_8.11.23.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" ><button type=\"button\" id=\"ubtn-2393\"  class=\"ubtn ult-adjust-bottom-margin ult-responsive ubtn-small ubtn-fade-bg  none  ubtn-center   tooltip-69d27a3c8eab4\"  data-hover=\"\" data-border-color=\"\" data-bg=\"#0f2950\" data-hover-bg=\"#005ad1\" data-border-hover=\"\" data-shadow-hover=\"\" data-shadow-click=\"none\" data-shadow=\"\" data-shd-shadow=\"\"  data-ultimate-target='#ubtn-2393'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:24px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:26px;\"}'  style=\"font-weight:normal;border:none;background: #0f2950;color: #ffffff;\"><span class=\"ubtn-hover\" style=\"background-color:#005ad1\"><\/span><span class=\"ubtn-data ubtn-text \" >Read More About Bradley Cooley, Jr. and \u201cThe Jazz Man\u201d Here<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_column_text]To see more of Cooley Jr.\u2019s work, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/bronzesbycooley.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bronzesbycooley.com<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner gap=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;5\/12&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;12345&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=&#8221;12377&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;7\/12&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;12342&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=&#8221;12344&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=&#8221;12346&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;modal&#8221; el_id=&#8221;modal-3&#8243;][vc_column el_class=&#8221;modal-inner&#8221;][vc_raw_html el_class=&#8221;close&#8221;]JTNDZGl2JTNFJTNDaSUyMGNsYXNzJTNEJTIyZmElMjBmYS10aW1lcy1jaXJjbGUtbyUyMiUyMGFyaWEtaGlkZGVuJTNEJTIydHJ1ZSUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRmklM0UlM0MlMkZkaXYlM0U=[\/vc_raw_html][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1687445269391{margin-right: 10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 10px !important;border-top-width: 25px !important;border-bottom-width: 15px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 5px !important;background-color: #102a51 !important;border-top-color: #718eb2 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #718eb2 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Joe Cowdrey&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;xartist-name&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1687463381329{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner gap=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;5\/12&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11887&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;19px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11889&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11890&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;7\/12&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5>Joseph Cowdrey, \u201cA Stroll Down Seaboard Street\u201d Mural<\/h5>\n<p>Joe creates paintings and public murals that transport the viewer directly into the scene, immersing them in the environment. He hopes those who engage with his work can share his appreciation for the places he memorializes. Cowdrey earned an Associate of Arts degree from Tallahassee Community College, and though he\u2019s no longer a Tallahassee resident, he is quick to emphasize \u201cFlorida is my home. New Jersey is where I currently live.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Railroad Depot connected Tallahassee to markets across the United States, spurring economic and residential development in the area. 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John wields a chainsaw to coax organic forms and figures out of the remnants of previously standing trees. Navigating the grain of the wood and its natural imperfections, John works intuitively, paying close attention to what the wood will allow. Using a subtractive process, John removes everything that isn\u2019t part of the sculpture to reveal the image inside. Numerous examples of John\u2019s work can be seen throughout the community, in schools, churches and among private citizens.<\/p>\n<p>The \u201cCommunity\u201d centerpiece sculpture stands 9 feet tall and captures the spirit of Boynton Still Quarters as portrayed in three scenes of community life. Complementing this stunning feature is \u201cYour Move,\u201d a bench carved as two enveloping hands with a game board between the two seats. Birch\u2019s third piece is \u201cMetamorphosis,\u201d a chair in the shape of an outstretched hand supporting a monarch butterfly. Each piece provides a functionally engaging and reflective experience to users.[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\" ubtn-ctn-center \"><a class=\"ubtn-link ult-adjust-bottom-margin ubtn-center ubtn-small \" href=\"https:\/\/blueprintia.org\/public-art\/wp-content\/uploads\/John-Birch-Article.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" ><button type=\"button\" id=\"ubtn-7317\"  class=\"ubtn ult-adjust-bottom-margin ult-responsive ubtn-small ubtn-fade-bg  none  ubtn-center   tooltip-69d27a3c8ebc9\"  data-hover=\"\" data-border-color=\"\" data-bg=\"#0f2950\" data-hover-bg=\"#005ad1\" data-border-hover=\"\" data-shadow-hover=\"\" data-shadow-click=\"none\" data-shadow=\"\" data-shd-shadow=\"\"  data-ultimate-target='#ubtn-7317'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:24px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:26px;\"}'  style=\"font-weight:normal;border:none;background: #0f2950;color: #ffffff;\"><span class=\"ubtn-hover\" style=\"background-color:#005ad1\"><\/span><span class=\"ubtn-data ubtn-text \" >Read More About John Birch and These Sculptures Here<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_column_text]To see more of Birch\u2019s work, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sculpturesbyjohnbirch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">facebook.com\/sculpturesbyjohnbirch<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner gap=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;12389&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=&#8221;12390&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=&#8221;12392&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;12394&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=&#8221;12391&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=&#8221;12393&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;modal&#8221; el_id=&#8221;modal-5&#8243;][vc_column el_class=&#8221;modal-inner&#8221;][vc_raw_html el_class=&#8221;close&#8221;]JTNDZGl2JTNFJTNDaSUyMGNsYXNzJTNEJTIyZmElMjBmYS10aW1lcy1jaXJjbGUtbyUyMiUyMGFyaWEtaGlkZGVuJTNEJTIydHJ1ZSUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRmklM0UlM0MlMkZkaXYlM0U=[\/vc_raw_html][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1687445269391{margin-right: 10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 10px !important;border-top-width: 25px !important;border-bottom-width: 15px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 5px !important;background-color: #102a51 !important;border-top-color: #718eb2 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #718eb2 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Julia Sinelnikova&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;xartist-name&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1687463684806{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner gap=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;5\/12&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11963&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Check back for more updates.<br \/>\nJulia\u2019s work will be displayed upon installation.&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:p|font_size:28px|text_align:center|line_height:32px&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Indie%20Flower%3Aregular|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;7\/12&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5>Julia Sinelnikova, \u201cDream Waves\u201d Sculptures<\/h5>\n<p>Focused on public works and immersive experiences, Julia Sinelnikova is a New York City-based artist who strives to transform physical space through light. Sinelnikova specializes in light-reactive sculptures and has been commissioned by many, including the Contemporary Art Museum of Houston and the City of New York. In addition to their practice as an internationally touring artist, Sinelnikova is passionate about bridging and healing local communities through art. They hold an MFA in sculpture from Queens College, New York and a BFA in sculpture from the Fashion Institute of Technology, New York.<\/p>\n<p>Sinelnikova\u2019s trio of sculptures commemorate Villa Mitchell Hill, a 200+ acre suburb built in 1887, now a subdivision within the Greater Bond community. Collectively titled \u201cDream Waves,\u201d the trio of artworks ranges in size from 8\u2019 \u2013 14\u2019 tall. A prominent community marker in Villa Mitchell Hill was the Coal Chute Bridge, which allowed for connectivity and interactivity for residents from both sides of the rail line. The bridge facilitated access to community, education, and entrepreneurship, \u201cDream Waves\u201d symbolically represent this feature by incorporating themes of light, water, movement, and healing transformation. The cocoon-like design brings an interactive element to the pieces, complementing the hammock garden at Coal Chute Park.[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\" ubtn-ctn-center \"><a class=\"ubtn-link ult-adjust-bottom-margin ubtn-center ubtn-small \" href=\"https:\/\/blueprintia.org\/public-art\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sinelnikova-Article.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" ><button type=\"button\" id=\"ubtn-1043\"  class=\"ubtn ult-adjust-bottom-margin ult-responsive ubtn-small ubtn-fade-bg  none  ubtn-center   tooltip-69d27a3c8ec2a\"  data-hover=\"\" data-border-color=\"\" data-bg=\"#0f2950\" data-hover-bg=\"#005ad1\" data-border-hover=\"\" data-shadow-hover=\"\" data-shadow-click=\"none\" data-shadow=\"\" data-shd-shadow=\"\"  data-ultimate-target='#ubtn-1043'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:24px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:26px;\"}'  style=\"font-weight:normal;border:none;background: #0f2950;color: #ffffff;\"><span class=\"ubtn-hover\" style=\"background-color:#005ad1\"><\/span><span class=\"ubtn-data ubtn-text \" >Read More about Julia Sinelnikova and ``Dream Waves`` Here<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;12477&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;modal&#8221; el_id=&#8221;modal-6&#8243;][vc_column el_class=&#8221;modal-inner&#8221;][vc_raw_html el_class=&#8221;close&#8221;]JTNDZGl2JTNFJTNDaSUyMGNsYXNzJTNEJTIyZmElMjBmYS10aW1lcy1jaXJjbGUtbyUyMiUyMGFyaWEtaGlkZGVuJTNEJTIydHJ1ZSUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRmklM0UlM0MlMkZkaXYlM0U=[\/vc_raw_html][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1687445269391{margin-right: 10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 10px !important;border-top-width: 25px !important;border-bottom-width: 15px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 5px !important;background-color: #102a51 !important;border-top-color: #718eb2 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #718eb2 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Mark Dickson&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;xartist-name&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1687463770940{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner gap=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;5\/12&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11968&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;7\/12&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5>Mark Dickson, \u201cIn Honor of the Worker\u201d Sculpture<\/h5>\n<p>Mark Dickson starts with concepts like form, negative space, and abstract suggestion. 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Born and raised in Iran, Mehrsa has been devoted to art from an early age. She earned a degree in Visual Communication &amp; Graphic Design in Iran and a degree in Visual Arts in Canada. She has become an active muralist, completing projects for numerous organizations and communities across Canada. She strives to inspire viewers to look more carefully at the world around them and discover beauty in unusual places. Through her murals, Mehrsa immerses the viewer into a fantasy, encouraging them to wonder and explore their relationship with their surroundings.<\/p>\n<p>The murals capture the remarkable spirit of the Allen community through color and symbolism. Inspired by the neighborhood\u2019s history and a quote from Betty Pittman, an \u201cAllenite,\u201d Mehrsa created a vibrant visual representation of the Allen community\u2019s past, present, and future. Facing each other, the artworks serve as the eastern gateway to FAMU Way and the History and Culture Trail. 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