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| Photo by Paul Heckbert |
Another instance of one of our friends in the biking community finding the artwork for us! Paul Heckbert sent us this photo when he discovered the mural while riding through Aspinwall. When we contacted the artist, Mary Kate said that she was given free reign on the design with the only criteria being that it would be of Aspinwall and would include Luke and Mike's Frontporch restaurant somewhere. She said that the "funky, bright" design was inspired by The Beatles' album covers, as she'd been listening to their music a lot during that time.
Some of the people that came by while Mary Kate was working on the mural were invited to do a little painting themselves, and the hand prints incorporated into the design were done by local kids. Except for the hand prints in the trees, which belong to the owners of the restaurant, Luke and Mike.
Mary Kate said This mural may have been designed by myself but it belongs to the people of Aspinwall, someday I hope to see art spread even more through out this little town.
We hope so too!
