Bird with Arms (Paul Walsh)
Utility box on Carrington Road, near Unitec. Inscription on the side panel reads: ‘Bird with arms’ by Paul Walsh. This artwork was sponsored by Julia Wehner.
On poking around on the internet I found that in 2013, Paul Walsh ran a crowd funding project through pledge me for 10 utility boxes with a goal of NZ$350 (that’s $35 per box – what a bargain!). Not surprisingly, the target was reached on day 1, the total eventually reaching $1300, promised to yield even more boxes. The reward for a $35 subscription was “Your name in paint”: I will paint ‘this artwork funded by [your name]’ on the side of one of the exchange boxes, as well as sending you a signed sketch. Bam! Now you’re funding public art like a millionaire!
Cool!
More murals on Oakland Daily Photos’ Monday Murals.
March 17, 2015 at 7:21 am
What a great idea to have individuals sponsor these Artworks.
A thought… How about a link to a Facebook page?
March 17, 2015 at 11:58 am
Oh, I like that.
March 17, 2015 at 12:25 pm
Ah, and he’s drinking tea! Tom The Backroads Traveller
March 17, 2015 at 1:29 pm
Cool mural! Our town is in the midst of painting its first utility boxes with murals. I hope they’re as interesting and whimsical as this one.
March 17, 2015 at 2:55 pm
very good idea and subtle pairing .. at first I did not notice that the bird was enjoying a a cup of tea.
March 18, 2015 at 12:27 pm
This is great. Paul Walsh has a winning sense of humor and a worthy mission. Thanks for contributing to this week’s Monday Mural.