Nashville Walls Project in Nashville, Tennessee recently wrapped up a big mural project that featured nine artists painting new works around the downtown districts’ Ellston Parking garage. Local street-artist Chris Zidek aka Zidekahedron took on the largest structure creating a remarkable piece along the 45 ft x 100 ft facade as well as the artist Audie Adams, who also added a delightful work on the other side of the exterior.
About the Murals
Chris Zidek is no stranger to Elliston Place, a local secret haven in an ever-growing tourist city he’s seen it blossom since its inception. He was thrilled to have the opportunity to paint the massive facade alone, being the largest wall he’s ever tackled.
Zidek focused on a composition that wouldn’t overwhelm the viewer using geometric and symmetrical shapes, which combined with the warm hues of his color palette resulted in a delightfully eye catching piece. Although the murals concept might seem simple, it requires a combination of precise measurements using protractors, rulers, plotting points and a straight edge. The outcome is an exceptional aesthetic of highly advanced and appealing patterned designs.
The mural Adams did is a visual depiction about a quote that’s sentimental to the artist; “What if the sun didn’t rise again and the new day never came.” He illustrates the phrase that tomorrow isn’t promised so live life to the fullest. The Mockingbird featured in the mural is the Tennessee state bird and as the artist is a Nashville native, it’s a subtle nod to show his adoration of where he comes from.
About Chris Zidek
Chris Zidek grew up in central North Carolina and started doing graffiti at 18 years of age In the North Carolina mountains. After a couple of arrests for graffiti, Chris focused on studio painting and graphic design. He has an undergraduate degree in graphic arts and imaging technology (layout and printmaking) and a Graduate Degree in digital media with a concentration in sacred geometric illustration. His mural work has been written about in Forbes magazine, BSA and other Street Art magazines.
About Audie Adams
Audie is on the original Nashville Graffiti writers. He painted graffiti in the early 90’s with Tackz AM7 Revok and Beno MSG paving the way to spark many angst ridden kids to test the waters of the graffiti game. Needless to say he was one of those kids trying to find his way into the game. Years went by painting with lots of different writers and going to school for graphic design.
About the Nashville Walls Project
Founded by film producer and art advisor Brian Greif and his associate, Eva Boros, the Nashville Walls Project organizes initiatives that aim to place Nashville on the map as a destination for high-quality public art. Through efforts made by local muralists over the years, Greif believes it’s primed Nashville to assume a role in the international arts movement. Working with local talent, and bringing in some of the world’s top street and graffiti artists, they will continue to transform the city through events, mural projects, festivals and exhibitions that provide visitors and residents access to remarkable artwork.
Images by Those Drones
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