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May 28, 2018

Mosaic Mural in Progress

Charles Town, West Virginia
 

I read about this mural that was being created in Charles Town (not to be confused with Charleston, the capital of West Virginia). Since we were going to dinner in nearby Rippon, I made a side trip to find this. It was not finished when I saw it on Saturday but about 50 people had been helping so it would be done soon.

The designer is Isaiah Zagar of Philadelphia. He is working with schools and local citizens to create a mosaic that represents the community. Huge letters of mirrored glass spell out Charles Town. Other elements swirl around, and I noticed a theme of history, particularly referring to the abolitionist John Brown, who was tried and hanged in the town after he attacked Harpers Ferry in 1859.
Sharing with Monday Murals and Mosaic Monday.

14 comments:

  1. Lorrie1:03 AM, May 29, 2018

    What an intricate mosaic to see being created.

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  2. Gillena Cox1:34 AM, May 29, 2018

    Wow this is truly spectacular
    Have a great week

    much love...

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  3. Iris Flavia2:26 AM, May 29, 2018

    Nice work!

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  4. Lady Fi5:25 AM, May 29, 2018

    That's a very cool mural!

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  5. Tom6:20 AM, May 29, 2018

    ...what a fun activity.

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  6. Sami7:12 AM, May 29, 2018

    That's going to be quite a huge work of art for that community. It's a lot of work too.
    Thanks for contributing Linda.

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  7. eileeninmd8:11 AM, May 29, 2018

    Hello, the mosaic is beautiful. Enjoy your day and week ahead!

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  8. Connie8:36 AM, May 29, 2018

    Looks like there is a lot to see in that mural. Neat idea to involve the community.

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  9. Maggie10:34 AM, May 29, 2018

    The mosaic is amazing such a wonderful way to bring the community together.

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  10. Barbara Rogers11:04 AM, May 29, 2018

    Super to see art going on the walls, and mosaic at that, which should live a good long time!

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  11. William Kendall11:32 AM, May 29, 2018

    I like the patterns!

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  12. Pam 4:26 PM, May 29, 2018

    I love seeing work in progress, always a good find!

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  13. Michelle6:58 PM, May 29, 2018

    Nice to see a work in progress!!

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  14. Angie11:35 PM, June 01, 2018

    What a fabulous community project, and one they can be proud of for years to come!

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