Mural art presentation update 2016

Mankind has created works of art on walls from early times. For example, these images of wild animals, on the wall of a cave in France, were produced using naturally-occurring pigments such as yellow ochre.

Mali, West Africa.

Zimbabwe.

Egyptian tomb wall painting

Roman bedroom wall

• A Roman bath mural

The Sistine Chapel ceiling in Rome.

Part of the Sistine Chapel ceiling.

Mural artists enjoy making

massive images!

Often, modern murals convey important messages to communities. The example shown here has a Biblical message, together with an image of racial harmony.

Another favourite topic is features of the local area, and also local history.

In this community mural, the location's amazing wildlife is celebrated visually.

The art-works become a part of people's day to

day existence.

This mural has an 'illusion of space' effect, and also some references to historical art.

Located on a high building, this mural’s bright colours and bold shapes ensure that it is visible from the street below.

Another mural by the same artist – Knox Martin. What is your own opinion about large wall decorations in public places?

Creating Murals for Schools:1. Thomas Deir, Hawaii, U.S.A.

Another Thomas Deir Mural

2. Morris Hillier Junior School Library, St. Kitts

Murals can be inside too.

The ‘illusion of space’

People working together!

Street mural in Los Angeles, U.S.

Cheering up a dull sidewalk

Getting a message across - ‘care’

The illusion of space, again

Details from the previous mural

“Chaotic Growth”

“Chaotic Growth” 2

Painting on a museum wallAfrican American Firefighters

Decorative mural

“Evolution of the Spirit”

The message can be simple.

Showing pride in their locality

Community volunteers

“Mother Nature’s Son”

Community as a growing tree

Unity Neighbourhood Centre

Names in styles

Adding a new image to the old

Take a run-down wall….

...and create a fantasy space

Rudy-Mcbayawak – wall artist

Simple white ‘silhouettes’

Wall painting at a skate park

Mural in a realistic style by David Fichter

Crazy wall art in Paris, France

“Urban Hartbeat”

Viking mythology theme

“Vision of Compromise”