How Does a Mural Symbolize the Achievements and Future of an Entire Community?
2014
BACKGROUND:
The artist Seven is known city-wide for his murals, especially in the downtown and east Chattanooga areas. As part of his residency in 2014, he completed a number of murals, including “Flying Over the Rails” on the side of the GHC former headquarters.
NEED:
The mural is one of many that beautify the neighborhood. This one, in particular, holds a special meaning for the community with its symbolism of how the area has grown.
WHAT WE DID:
After receiving permission from the building owner, Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise, a hydraulic lift was graciously donated for a week of use from HERTZ Equipment rental, and volunteers Timothy Moore and Dequan Smith helped operate it and prepare the wall for the mural. The painting was a two-week progress, and still adorns the former GHC headquarters for passersby’s to admire.
VISION:
Although the mural is open to interpretation, the core of the work is the Glass Street community and their ability to break through the barriers of a society that is inherently unequal.
