Columbus Center

So, after some hurdles, the latest mural is done. This was really my baby, for better or worse, as I co- authored and painted the design that was chosen. Not only did I have the regular issues that come about, but all the extra work. The original design did not have the sky going up to the 28 foot ceiling, but the building director and mayor asked if I could adjust the plan to cover the whole wall. I can't even say no to Mayor McCheese, let alone a real public official. So with the addition of the upper half of the wall, the grids, and drawings that had to be done, the deadline was going to be tight. A few of the students apparently thought "manual labor" was a Puerto Rican president, which made our time restraint even harder, as I found out. I was basically in charge of overseeing the project, which I'm sure will serve useful in the future (as will my minor in scissor-lifting). With 14 people working on a project it always turns out a little different than the original, but we picked up the pace and finished it, with only a few hours over deadline. The people in the community were very supportive and all had positive comments. My professor also said that it is the best that has been done by the students so far. My thanks to Peter and Alex who stayed with me for 3 hours after class to finish the sky.

The Great Plains of South Salt Lake
Columbus Center gym, South Salt Lake, Ut
November to December 2009
(team of 14)