In Februray I presented you with a view of the Denton Mural. Then it was a sunny day and it wasn't easy to show the details of the wall. I recently went back on a gray cloudy day and took a series of photographs along the length of the mural. As you can see the crocuses have now blossomed.
The mural was painted on the wall of Denton Pool facing Victoria Park in 2000. It was conceived by David Vaughn and commissoned by the Denton Town Twinning Association. It serves to commemorate both the second millenniumm and the continuing friendship between the people of Denton and Montigny le Brettoneux.
Exactly what these sections are intended to display I'm not sure. These three photographs show the left hand side of the mural. Do remember to click on the images to see them large-size. Next week I'll show you the right hand side.
This is a contribution to Monday Murals at Oakland Daily Photo.
It would be interesting to know what those figures represent - it is a lovely mural! Thanks for going back on a cloudy day...it definitely makes for better photos!
ReplyDeleteI love looking at murals because I know it represents something important. Thanks for sharing the story behind this artwork. It's very interesting.
ReplyDeleteIt almost looks like a painting of Seurat, the figures have the same positions. Yes the sun is sometimes a jammer to get a good photo.
ReplyDeleteIf this is only one side, it must be huge and very impressive to see first hand. I usually hate cloudy days, but things like this it is best!
ReplyDeleteLike you I have also no idea what the mural is about. But I love the colors they used. Thanks for going back on a cloudy day!
ReplyDeleteIt is quite lovely whatever it means!
ReplyDeleteI see the Seurat link too. But I don't recognize further art references in the other sections. Nonetheless, this work invites the eye to linger a while. Looking forward to the other half. Thanks for participating in this week's Monday Mural.
ReplyDeleteHah! This put me in mind of some of the works by Georges Seurat, Gerald. Which is no bad thing.
ReplyDeleteIt must me a massive undertaking to cover this wall with a mural if the left hand triptych is this massive.
Love the crocusses ...