Artwork Record
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Metadata
Title |
[Flower Power] |
Date |
2000s |
Object Name |
Mural |
Description |
The mural measures 16' x 50' and is on the Jack and Denny Smith Library and Community Center. The four panel mural depicts abstract flowers and shapes. The flowers and patterns reflect the artist love of 1950s and 1960s pop culture imagery and Flower-Power advertising. Artist Statement: "I think that art exists to make us feel something. That’s why we’re all here. To experience stuff. Feel things. Express ourselves. Art acts as a spring board for that. I feel compelled to create, and try to paint every day, as I have had this feeling my whole life. I truly feel that it is my mission on the planet - to make beauty, spread joy. The flowers I paint are more than a flower. It is an emblem almost, a bit of a nod to the past for those of a certain age, a subtle reminder or memory of a free-spirited time in history, reworked and revamped to invoke a mood through what has become my signature lyrical style. I use a somewhat muted color palette, often leaning towards the unusual tones popularized in the 70s. Avocado green, burnt orange, mustard, teal, warm browns...I suppose it is somewhat a post-modern palette, yet it seems to go with any kind of décor in any location. I use acrylic paint, it dries quickly, and allows me to layer colors easily. I usually start a painting with a rough idea, a composition in mind, a limited pallet. But, at some point the painting takes over, and shows it has a mind and soul of its own. It becomes subconscious, forms flowing, happy accidents stumbling one onto another, organically creating the perfect outcome. The brush strokes create so much more than a flower – it brings to life the visual expression of what is inside of me, and stimulates positive reactions in viewers as well, bringing out their happiness and love of life. My work does not have any political or socio-economic message. It isn’t trying to make any kind of statement, and is not affected by the news or current events. It is a celebration of life, as flowers are a symbol of renewal and regrowth, a place of retreat, something that makes people happy. Enjoy life. That’s the message." https://www.westovertodd.com/about https://www.themcla.org/murals/mt-washington-mural |
Catalog Number |
MU162 |
School Site # |
5411 |
School Name |
Mount Washington Elementary |
Dimension Details |
192" x 600" |
Caption |
Mt. Washington ES, Todd Westover Mural |
Artist |
Westover, Todd |
Role Artist |
Artist |
Collection |
School Buildings, Exteriors |
Related Publications |
https://www.westovertodd.com/about https://www.themcla.org/murals/mt-washington-mural |