Pillars 100th Anniversary Mural
Damon Lamar Reed, July 24-29, 2021
BEFORE
Project Details:
Installation:
July 24-29, 2021
Unveiling:
July 29, 2021
Address:
6918 Windsor Ave
About the Project:
The mural was created by local Chicago artist Damon Lamar Reed, who has created more than 150 murals across the country. As part of mural creation, Damon ran a workshop with a few of our Behavioral Health clients to create magazine collages (based on the word "healing") that were used as inspiration for the final design. The original client artwork is now on display on the walls of the Fillmore Center.
More about Pillars Community Health 100th Anniversary: https://bit.ly/376VRDp
Lead Artist Damon Lamar Reed
@damonlamarreed
Mural Team
@pugsatomz
@t.z_eye
@velkalum
Direction:
Facing West
Project Partners & Financing:
Pillars Community Health
Photo Credits:
WeOurStory
Michelle Ruiz
Sabine Krauss
About the Artist:
Damon Lamar Reed
Damon is a true believer in the POWER of art and its ability to bring about positive change.
Rocky, August Rush, and Singing in the Rain; a few of my favorite films. Some laced with drama, some with comedy, but all INSPIRE. I aim to make art with the depth of films I love so much. As an avid movie watcher, it is important that work I do tell a story. I equate each piece to an inspirational drama. Optimism, resilience, and forward progress are themes that can be seen throughout my art. I aim to make my work 100% me, while still relating to the community at hand.
Without the illustrious dance sequences, Singing in the Rain wouldn’t be the masterpiece it is. The same is true for my art. While the message may be key, there is no art without beauty. I draw the viewer in with bold color schemes and interesting compositions. And even basic images always contain deeper revealed meaning. The issues of everyday life provide more than enough ammunition to inspire me. It’s my goal to create something unique and dynamic, something that will evoke emotion.