The Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development has funded new public murals in seven cities, including Hartford. This one is by artist Adam Niklewicz. It shows the Charter Oak Tree, and is based on a painting in the Wadsworth Atheneum.
Niklewicz sprayed the brick wall around the tree image with transparent water-resistant paint, and left the tree image untreated. The tree is (mostly) invisible when the wall is dry. At 3 p.m. every day, the wall is sprayed with water from above and below. The wall is unaffected by the water but the untreated tree image darkens, bringing out the tree image.
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That is a fascinating technique they have used! It certainly piques the interest of those who know...wonder how many pass it by every day before 3pm and have no idea? Nice work!
ReplyDeleteIt's such a beautiful painting!The tree image is adorable!
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A bit complicated but effective!
ReplyDeleteHow very cool! :)
ReplyDeleteInteresting. This reminds me of a church in Bradenton where, years ago, an image of Jesus appeared on the outside wall. Eventually, it faded, but it would reappear when water was sprayed on it. It got to the point where the church held public "spraying" events at a designated time. The church officials always claimed they never put the image there. Seeing this oak tree makes me wonder again....
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting technique and a beautiful mural.
ReplyDeleteThat is a fascinating technique indeed, Jack, and what a terrific mural! I love it! Great shot for the day!
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What an amazing mural! Thank you for showcasing it and explaining how it was done.
ReplyDeletewow, that is amazing....
ReplyDeletei would like to see that!
at first I thought this might be nearly invisible when the sunlight was directly on it and it needed a bit of shade to show up. but this is even more interesting!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful image for a mural, and a pretty amazing means to display it. Time/water-sensitive. Transient and less likely to become a common sight.
ReplyDeleteYou have to know that I love this one!!
ReplyDeleteThe invisible mural. Intriguing.
ReplyDeleteOMG That is absolutely incredible. It is a gorgeous, gorgeous graphic, but the fact that it is not always available for viewing is intriguing. Love the entire concept.
ReplyDeleteI love trees so needless to say I really like this mural.
ReplyDeleteFascinating technique. I wonder how long it will last.
ReplyDeleteI like this very much! Very artistic and a pleasure to look at!
ReplyDeleteso beautiful. looks like a stencil.
ReplyDeleteA lovely, understated mural. Good for a city known for more serious stuff, like insurance companies. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful artistic effect.
ReplyDeleteSuch an elegant mural Jack, and what a unique and interesting way to display it.
ReplyDeleteThis is just wonderful!
ReplyDeleteAn unusual mural, but very artsy.
ReplyDeleteThat is a good one.
ReplyDeleteReally subtle and better than the usual primary colours approach to too many murals in my view.
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