Street Art Cities

By Eau Claire artist Jaden Flores @jayflo99 on the back of Clearwater Home Care building at 615 S. Barstow, Eau Claire, Wisconsin in August 2020 sponsored by the ColorBlock Mural Project . Photos taken June 2021.
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"Imagination. That’s the theme of the first-ever ColorBlock mural project in downtown Eau Claire. Imagination has also played a role in how organizers and artists approached the project in such uncertain times – they had to pivot from their initial plan to have 50 murals along the 600 block of South Barstow Street to starting smaller, with just five. But the profusion of murals in downtown Eau Claire during the pandemic speaks to the imagination – and determination – of local public artists."
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'I hope to convey the feeling of empowerment and diversity with my art,” Flores said. “I was influenced by Mayan design and my own Mexican heritage while creating this illustration, and I’m excited to represent my culture with this piece. I also wanted to create a unique tribute to my fellow painters and tradesmen out there – a symbol to how we must keep standing tall and putting in the hard work we are committed to every day. To take pride in our work, even when it’s not easy or glamorous.'
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"Each of the murals was sponsored by a $400 fundraising campaign to pay $200 to Sculpture Tour, $100 to cover the costs of supplies for each artist, and $100 to pay each artist for their work."
https://volumeone.org/sites/cityguide/articles/2020/08/28/265598-color-block-mural-project-underway-in-downtown-ec @volumeone
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https://volumeone.org/articles/2022/07/15/299804-eau-claire-city-or-canvas@volumeone
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ColorBlock Mural Project https://www.visiteauclaire.com/sculpture-tour/color-block/