Paint NC: 2 of 100 – Breaking Barriers: John Merrick (Clinton, Sampson County, NC)
Project Location: In the center of downtown Clinton, 408 Vance Street, Clinton, NC. Project Overview: The Clinton mural honoring John Merrick is part of Paint NC: 100 Murals in 100 Counties, a statewide initiative by artist Max Dowdle dedicated to restoring visibility to North Carolina’s foundational histories through public art. Located at a prominent gateway…
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Paint NC: 1 of 100 – The Laurinburg Institute (Laurinburg, Scotland County, NC)
Project Location: Facing McDuffie Square, downtown Laurinburg, 129 W Railroad St, Laurinburg, NC. Project Overview: The Laurinburg mural is part of Paint NC: 100 Murals in 100 Counties, a statewide public art initiative dedicated to honoring North Carolina’s local histories through monumental portraiture. Installed in McDuffie Square in downtown Laurinburg, the mural centers on the…
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Home of the Airborne
Project Location: Spring Lake, North CarolinaClient: Town of Spring Lake In November 2023 Spring Lake, North Carolina proudly unveiled its first mural, a stirring masterpiece entitled “Home of the Airborne.” This monumental artwork captures the essence of the town’s identity, showcasing paratroopers in action against the backdrop of an enormous American flag. The mural not…
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Chromatic Commute
Project Location: Chapel Hill, North CarolinaClient: Chapel Hill “Chromatic Commute,” a vibrant and captivating abstract design, was designed for a bus stop in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, transforming the mundane into a visual symphony. The centerpiece of this artistic endeavor is a dynamic wave of color that gracefully swirls around a close sun, creating a…
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Mirror Past, Window Future
Project Location: Apex, North CarolinaClient: Wake Remodeling As the artist entrusted with capturing the 150-year history of Apex in the form of a mural, I embarked on a creative journey that transcended time. The created mural is a captivating narrative, skillfully fusing two distinct periods – the past rendered in evocative black and white, and…
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The Light of Community
Project Location: Raleigh, North CarolinaClient: First Baptist Church Raleigh The First Baptist Church of Raleigh is a historic religious institution located in Raleigh, North Carolina. Established in the early 19th century, the church has a rich history and has been a significant part of the local community for many years. Known for its architectural and…
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Cherry Point Public House
Project Location: Havelock, North CarolinaClient: Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point (MCAS Cherry Point) is a United States Marine Corps airfield located near Havelock, North Carolina. Established in 1941, it serves as a key aviation facility for the Marine Corps. MCAS Cherry Point is known for its strategic location…
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Charting Depths In The Sea of Knowledge
Project Location: Morehead City, NCClient: Arts Everywhere, UNC Morehead City, Institute of Marine Sciences Wow! What a fantastic project this was. Ten days. 60+ volunteers. 20 gallons of paint. We recently completed this beauty for UNC’s Institute of Marine Sciences, and couldn’t be happier with the response. This was truly a treasure to work on.…
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On Site: Installation of Autumn
NC Public Art’s Max Dowdle partnered with fellow muralist Jim Lemyre to bring this massive autumn tree to life in downtown Mt. Holly, New Jersey. We were given extraordinary leeway when it came to design, but one stipulation was that the building owner’s two adopted children be featured in the mural. This request lead to…
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Material Considerations: Orpheus Restored
The Orpheum Theatre, located in Oxford, North Carolina, recently underwent a dramatic renovation to restore it to it’s former Art Deco glory. Instead of a theatre, it now serves as a fantastic wedding and event venue. During the process of restoration a period mural from the 1920’s was discovered, and found to be heavily damaged.…
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