Mural Unveiling and Public Art Response
hosted by the public art committee, under the auspices of the Marblehead Chamber of Commerce | in collaboration with Marblehead Festival of Arts
WHERE: Jeremiah Lee Mansion garden, 161 Washington St, Marblehead, MA
WHEN: Friday, July 2, 6pm-8pm
FREE!
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Marblehead Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
We also wish to thank our individual donors who also have helped make this project possible.
Please join us for the unveiling of a temporary mural that will be displayed along the façade of Marblehead’s beloved Jeremiah Lee Mansion. The mural – themed “Imagining the Way Forward” – is designed and painted by artist John Plunkett of Lynn, MA and will remain on display through the beginning of August. This community-wide event will also provide the opportunity for visitors and artists of all ages to respond to the inspiring mural through on-site art making in the garden. So, come prepared to GET CREATIVE!
Public art helps brings a community together; It inspires, and it tells a story which can be interpreted in countless ways by the viewer. Our committee sees a bright future for public art in Marblehead, and we hope you will join our efforts!
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
John Plunkett is a Massachusetts based visual artist. He attended Montserrat College of Art, majoring in printmaking. Plunkett’s work is heavily derived from the expressionist and surrealist movements. Often he will use mixed media to distort and abstract both the figure and the landscape in an obscured nightmarish realm. The Prince of Winter is his first collaborative work in children’s literature. Plunkett is currently working as a freelance mural artist/illustrator and his work can be seen in cities around the Boston area. https://johnplunkettart.squarespace.com/
ABOUT THE PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE:
The mission of the PAC is to promote and support the planning and implementation of public art in Marblehead, MA for the sake of enjoyment and accessibility for all. Under the auspices of the Marblehead Chamber of Commerce, volunteer members of the committee work together and in collaboration with artists, Chamber of Commerce board and staff, and Marblehead town officials to select, organize, fund, and promote public art projects throughout the community.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Patti Baker, Marblehead Arts Association
Jeremy Barnett, Marblehead artist
Lauren McCormack, Marblehead Museum
Peyton Pugmire (Chair), Creative Spirit, LLC
Kiki Taron-Kinney, Marblehead Festival of Arts
