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October 10, 2018

“FACES OF HOMELESSNESS”

by ICY and SOT

Rapid changes in Cincinnati’s Over-the-Rhine have had a devastating affect on long-time residents, with as many as 800 units of affordable housing lost in one year. Over-the-Rhine Housing Network, with roots in the neighborhood going back more than 40 years, responded with innovative plans to empower residents and have saved 45 historic buildings. In 2017 they partnered with ArtWorks and @StrategiesToEndHomelessness and ICY and SOT were asked to raise awareness of Cincinnati’s housing and homelessness issues with this mural on Vine St. Originally from Tabriz, Iran the activist brothers now based in Brooklyn spent time listening to the varied stories of individuals and families and 6 community members became a permanent reminder of the challenges faced by a growing number in America’s urban landscape.  @icyandsot  @artworkscincy  

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August 14, 2018

“THE SINGING MURAL”

by CF Payne, Jenny Roesel Ustick, and ArtWorks

Cincinnati native C.F. Payne is an internationally renowned illustrator and caricaturist who’s work has appeared on covers of prominent publications like @Time Magazine, the “Molly” books of the American Girl series, and a series of postage stamps featuring famous singers. In 2011 Payne created a tribute to participants in Cincinnati’s rich cultural legacy, including a portrait of Leontyne Price, the first African American to become a leading artist for @MetOpera, performing the lead in Aida. Talented local artist and muralist Jenny Roesel Ustick was then tasked by Artworks Cincinnati with translating Payne’s artwork for the side wall of CET, the local PBS affiliate, on Central Parkway across the street from the city’s historic Music Hall—leading a team of three teaching assistants and 15 youth apprentices.  @cfoxpayne  @j_r_ustick  @artworkscincy  

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February 6, 2018

“MARTHA, THE LAST PASSENGER PIGEON”

By John A. Ruthven

Once the most numerous bird in the U.S., the last passenger pigeon died in 1914 despite the best efforts of the Cincinnati Nature Center to keep the species alive. 10 years later Cincinnati wildlife artist and conservationist John Ruthven was born and before long he had been dubbed the  20th century Audubon. To celebrate Cincinnati’s ongoing commitment to wildlife preservation and commemorate the 100th anniversary of Martha’s death Ruthven worked with an ArtWorks Cincinnati team of artists and youth apprentices led by Tim Parsley to create this large-scale reproduction of his 40-year-old work depicting Martha and her flock soaring over the historic Bird Run at the Cincinnati Zoo.  

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February 13, 2018

“SELF PORTRAIT, ELIZABETH NOURSE”

By Elizabeth Nourse

Along with Mary Cassatt and Cecilia Beaux, Mt. Healthy, Ohio native Elizabeth Nourse (1859–1938) was one of the few women painters of the late 19th and early 20th centuries to gain acceptance by the male juries of the Paris Salon and achieve international recognition for her work. After graduating from the McMicken School of Design in Cincinnati (now the Art Academy of Cincinnati) Nourse moved to Paris, was one of the first American women elected to the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts, and went on to earn her living as a professional artist for 55 years. In 2015 Eric Ruegg led an ArtWorks Cincinnati team in recreating this important painting of Nourse at 8th and Walnut Streets. Originally painted in 1892 Nourse’s self-portrait used a powerful pose of the artist looking directly at the viewer that was typically reserved for male subjects, but speaks volumes to the strength and talent of the artist.  @artworkscincy

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October 30, 2017

“NO PLACE LIKE HOME”

By Kenton Brett

Founded in 1985 by three clergymen increasingly aware of the plight of the homeless of Cincinnati’s Over-the-Rhine neighborhood, Tender Mercies provides housing and support for homeless adults with histories of mental illness—no less a need now with rapid changes to the neighborhood and displacement of many. In 2013, in partnership with Tender Mercies, Kenton Brett led an ArtWorks team in creating this mandala of objects on 12th Street in downtown Cincinnati—reminding us of all the things that provide us a sense of home, but that are not necessarily a given for the impoverished. With many years of experience painting theatrical sets, Kenton Brett continues to do work for the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, but in 2010 he also partnered with David Jarred to create Golden Brown Enterprizes, using the absurd, gross, and humorous to provide exposure for lesser-known filmmakers and animators.  @artworkscincy  

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May 1, 2017

“SWING AROUND ROSIE”

Natalie Lanese

Rosemary Clooney first started recording in 1946 and within a few years was a regular performer on radio and television. When Cincinnati non-profit ArtWorks partnered with the Cincinnati Enquirer asking its readers who should be the first female legend to be honored in its Cincinnati Legends mural series Clooney beat out the likes of Louise Beavers, Harriet Beecher-Stowe, Dorothy Kamenshek, and Mamie Smith for the honor, and it may well be her 1954 performance opposite Bing Crosby in White Christmas that made the difference. For this 2016 work at Liberty and Pleasant Streets in Cincinnati Lanese immortalizes a black velvet gowned Clooney singing “Love, You Didn’t Do Right By Me” for Bing late in the film. Natalie Lanese who now lives in Toledo, Ohio, is known for her experimentation with collage and painted elements, but as reflected in this work, she says her recent work abandons collage and focuses on repeated hard-edged patterns.  @nlanese  @artworkscincy  

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April 23, 2017

“THE CINCINNATI STRONGMAN”

By Jason Snell

Inspired by turn-of-the-century advertisements of the day, Jason Snell designed this wall to tell the story of Henry Holtgrewe—one of Cincinnati’s most colorful characters, touted to be the world’s strongest man. Snell, a founding partner of Cincinnati’s “We Have Become Vikings” agency, says “There are a few projects that come along that touch upon not just design, illustration, and problem solving—but those that involve history, community, storytelling, and neighborhood pride and education.” He says the Vine Street mural in Over-the-Rhine “is just that project.” Holtgrewe, originally from Hanover, Germany, was known by neighbors as a humble and gentle giant. Routinely turning down invitations to travel and compete he nevertheless enjoyed performing spectacular acts for neighbors and visitors—perhaps best known for a 1904 feat, reportedly crawling under a bench holding the entire Reds team (in excess of 4000 lbs) and lifting it on his back. @wehavebecomevikings  @artworkscincy

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Driving downtown tonight and I love being reminded of the incredible time I had working as a Teaching Artist on this wonderful mural for @artworkscincy. Every time I drive by it, I think to myself “that’s my guy” 🥰 • • • • • #ezzardcharles #artworks #artworkshere #artworkscincy #cincinnati #murals #lifeofanartist #art #artist #cincinnatiartist #otr #thisisotr #overtherhine #muralart #beohioproud @jasonsnell (at O.T.R. Over The Rhine, Cincinnati) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXAV1_9r2Wk/?utm_medium=tumblr