...and Patsy!
When I read that artist Sarah Gallahan had painted a new mural in Winchester, I made a mental note to see it. Last week I had a medical appointment there, so I went to find the mural. Unfortunately, a car was blocking part of it so I can’t show the entire painting at once.
On the left is a postcard view with the word “Greetings from Winchester.” On the right is a painting of music legend, Patsy Cline.
Patsy Cline, who died in a plane crash in 1963, was from Winchester and became a recording star in both country music and pop music. Her biggest hit was the song "Crazy," written by Willie Nelson.
I think it’s appropriate that the painting is on a wall of the Workingman’s Store / Blue Collar Mercantile. Patsy was from a working class family, and was initially looked down on by Winchester society. Her parents were divorced, and Patsy left high school in order to go to work and help support her mother and siblings. Her mother was a talented seamstress, and made many of Patsy’s stage costumes.
The apple blossoms that you see in the paintings are references to local apple otchards and the annual Apple Blossom Parade. Blossoms are painted on the pavement here and through the town to direct visitors to the parade route
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I really think murals are a great addition to most streetscapes.
ReplyDeleteHope all is well - Stewart M - Wilsons Promontory National Park, Victoria, Australia
That's a very pretty postcard mural and great tribute to Patsy Cline. Thanks for participating in Monday Murals Linda.
ReplyDeleteWhat a powerful tribute, not just to Patsy Cline’s legacy, but to the spirit of resilience and local pride that defines Winchester, right down to the apple blossoms beneath your feet.
ReplyDeleteGreat murals. They enhance the city and if a local hero can be celebrated so much the better.
ReplyDelete...always Patsy Cline.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful mural! Take care, have a great day!
ReplyDeleteGreat mural, honoring one of its own and stating pride of community and showing mountain vistas in the word! Hope you’re feeling almost back to usual.
ReplyDeleteThat mural is seriously cool, what a great find.
ReplyDeleteWe have often driven past Winchester on the way to Fairfax, but never stopped, so it's good to see this.
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Thank you very much for sharing at MosaicMonday.
ReplyDeleteReading this greatful Post, is to catch some of the mood in this wonderful captures.
Now on my list. Thanks Linda!
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