ART CREATING COMMUNITY

MALONE MURAL CONNECTS NATURE, PEOPLE AND COMMUNITY

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NCPR
8/16/2021
January 2023

Malone artist Michael Hart, Plattsburgh native Brendon Palmer-Angell and Downtown Artist Cellar co-founder Jennifer Bilow, take a break from working on the giant goose mural in downtown Malone. Photo: Todd Moe

A new public art project in downtown Malone this summer is meant to add a splash of color to the downtown landscape. The mural, nearly two-stories high, was designed by Malone artist Michael Hart, and is being painted by Brendon Palmer-Angell.

 

The mural of Canada Geese flying north is on the west side of the Downtown Artist Cellar building on Malone's Main Street.  There's also a human element in the image.  Photo: Todd Moe
The mural of Canada Geese flying north is on the west side of the Downtown Artist Cellar building on Malone's Main Street. There's also a human element in the image. Photo: Todd Moe
Artists are hoping the new two-story mural in Malone will add a splash of color to the downtown landscape.  Photo:  Todd Moe
Artists are hoping the new two-story mural in Malone will add a splash of color to the downtown landscape. Photo: Todd Moe

 

The mural is on the west side of the building that houses the Downtown Artist Cellar and despicts a flock of geese taking off from the Malone Rec Park as they head north.  Local students will participate in projects this fall related to the geese theme in science, social studies and art classes.

Todd Moe spoke with Michael Hart, Brendon Palmer-Angell and Jennifer Bilow, who manages the Downtown Artist Cellar space.  All three artists are hoping the mural will make viewers pause and think about connections to the natural world and each other. 

 

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