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The latest mural in Downtown Henderson is taking root on a south-facing stucco wall at 19 S. Main St.
The creation by artist Grace Henderson features a willow tree with roots embracing and intertwined around an outline of the state of Kentucky, as though a living thing is drawing its life-giving nourishment from the commonwealth. It could be regarded as the most literal of the four public murals created Downtown since 2018.
“It is pretty literal,” Henderson agreed, “but it’s also whimsical.”
From the branches of the leaning tree will hang nine feathers, an homage to the feather logo that accompanies the community Vision Plan mantra to “Discover Your nature” here.
Sr. Mary Berigan of the Sisters of Notre Dame was principal at a Catholic elementary school, and Donna Humphrey was a certified public accountant, but both volunteered as Court Appointed Special Advoc.