Early this week Mayor Purzycki Shares Announcement About Installation of New Community-Driven Mural on Delaware Avenue I-95 Overpass.
“Local artist Christian Kanienberg’s work will be the latest addition to five existing bridge murals commissioned by United Neighbors.”
According to wilmingtonde.gov “United Neighbors has completed five murals on bridge overpasses between Jackson and Adams Streets over the past four years. With the involvement of hundreds of community members, residents, local organizations and churches, United Neighbors celebrates the communities bordering I-95, emphasizing their unique experiences, rich history, and impact of the construction of I-95, as well as hope for the future of the community. The intent of the mural installations is to grow the communities together and ‘bridge’ the gap between the neighborhoods that I-95 divided back when it was introduced.”
“The design is meant to marry metaphors to all of Wilmington and the larger State of Delaware as a whole,” says artist Christian Kanienberg about his design. “The use of the Peach Blossom and the American Holly slip in some trivia, before the river names and area code allow the viewer to recognize the mural as a location-themed work.”
“I am grateful to United Neighbors for its ongoing efforts to beautify the City by adding important themes, colors and fun impressions,” said Mayor Purzycki. “Christian and I had a chance recently to discuss his design because this particular bridge art will be viewed frequently by residents and visitors alike as they travel along this gateway to the City. I look forward to seeing and enjoying Christian’s final work.”
Here at DETV we can’t wait for the mural to be finished we know it is going to to look awesome.
