Deep Ellum lands famous Shepard Fairey artwork in an unexpected place
Deep Ellum lands famous Shepard Fairey artwork in an unexpected place It s way up high.
Jonathan Furlong A water tower in Deep Ellum is now festooned with art from an internationally famous artist: Shepard Fairey, famous for the 2008 Barack Obama Hope poster, has completed a mural called Cultivate Harmony on what is surely one of the most challenging canvases. Fairey and his crew painted the exterior of a water tower located at 3311 Elm St., IE the Continental Lofts building, where it sits 150 feet high. The commission was overseen by Goldman Global Arts, a creative collective known for unique art destinations such as Miami s Wynwood Walls, who are working with property owner/developer Westdale on a series of art projects in the neighborhood.
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It’s part and parcel of the trade: If you’re a street artist, your work won’t last forever. It will corrode with the elements, it might be knocked down along with the building, and will probably be hit with graffiti tags.
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Renowned street artist Tristan Eaton recently completed a massive mural at The Stack a new modern building spanning 8.500 square feet that is situated in the heart of Dallas’ Deep Ellum neighborhood in Texas.
Spearheaded by Goldman Global Arts, the public artwork portrays Eaton’s signature collagist and comic book elements imposed on a portrait of Dallas’ first Black architect, William Sidney. Other references included in the dynamic composition are the town’s music scene, the Texas armadillo and native fashion icon, Jerry Hall.
Eaton’s mural at The Stack is an extension of Goldman Global Arts’ commitment to injecting more arts-focused initiatives in the neighborhood. “Deep in the heart of North Texas, you’ll discover the art-infused Deep Ellum Neighborhood,” as per a press statement. “Goldman Global Arts, led by CEO Jessica Goldman Srebnick made their mark in Deep Ellum in 2019 by infusing world-renowned art into the lively streets of th