October 17, 2022

A Fancy Hog Mural

Monday Murals

This mural is on the front wall of Jordan Springs Market, a store and eatery known for their barbecue (B-B-Q). For those not in southern USA, barbecue here is often roast pork, delectably seasoned and cooked over a fire. Interestingly, the word barbecue is derived from a Native American word, and early Spanish explorers observed Taino people roasting meat on a wooden “barbecoa” or grill, over an open fire. 

The mural is signed by Sarah Gallahan, who I just realized is the artist who painted the one I shared last week! With that in mind, I searched this blog for her name and found that she painted the Rescue Mission, the New Star Market, and Solenberger’s Hardware.


I don’t know if you can tell from the close-up of the window but police officers are enjoying a meal inside. There is a joke here but I shall refrain except to note that they are probably eating pig, framed by a pig. 

This market has won awards for its barbecue. It is in Stephenson near Winchester.

9 comments:

  1. That's a huge pig mural and I like how the window was incorporated into the design. Enjoy the BBQ and thanks for participating in Monday Murals Linda.

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  2. When the Police choose to eat somewhere you know it's legit! Great mural.

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  3. This mural is unique and colourful

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  4. The pig mural is awesome, love it! Take care, enjoy your day!

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  5. That muralist seems to be in high demand. I wonder if the cops paid or their meals?

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  6. Wonderful pig mural, I like how the pig is decorated on it's hide, instead of the cuts of meat, with little mandala designs.

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  7. That's a great mural and interesting history about the name. Very clever how it frames the window. Thank you for the links. I'm going to check those out next.

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