Local Iconic Art Treasure Receives
A Refresh
GRAND PRAIRIE – If you are
familiar with the wall of the bridge underpass at Belt Line Road and Interstate
30 then you might be glad to know the iconic mural there is getting a facelift.
Fine
Art Conservation Lab Inc. is restoring the city of Grand
Prairie’s large-scale prairie-themed mural on the walls of the bridge
underpass. The refresh is going on from now until March 23, weather permitting.
“The Belt Line mural is one of
the iconic Grand Prairie works of art that people just naturally love,” said
Grand Prairie Mayor Ron Jensen.
The mural refurbishment is
being made possible under the leadership of professional art conservator and
author expert Scott M. Haskins.
The mural, originally painted by late local artist Tommy Weddle was painted in
2003 for the Breeder’s Cup thoroughbred horse
race at Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie. The location for the mural was
chosen because it is the gateway for the public to get to Lone
Star Park.
“The Belt Line and I-30
interchange is highly trafficked, leads to the city’s Entertainment District
and having a good first impression is very important. The mural honors the land
and the prairie as it was historically,” said Amy Sprinkles, Marketing,
Communications and Libraries Director for the City of Grand Prairie
The local art treasure has
faded over the years and degraded due to exposure to the elements and vehicle
exhaust particulates. Recently the city decided it needed a refresh.
The restoration
project will clean, repair and topcoat to brighten,
sharpen and add years of life to the painting. The cleaning process will
include a thorough washing of the mural, stabilizing paint at some damaged
areas, some paint restoration in damaged areas and a thorough clear coating.
Traffic lane closures during
the restoration may back up traffic and alternate routes are suggested.
“This mural converted a plain
panel underpass into a mini-museum of history, highlighting the wildlife of the
prairie,” Jensen said. Tommy Weddle, the artist was born on April 14, 1947 and
passed away on Monday, January 23, 2017.
Click on this link to see the
website of Fine Art Conservation
Laboratories
See the “Media Room” for Scott M. Haskins and FACL: https://www.fineartconservationlab.com/media-room/
For more info contact
Scott M. Haskins, Virginia
Panizzon, Oriana Montemurro Art Conservators
Call : 805 564 3438
Email : faclofficemanager@gmail.com
Our sincere thanks for the
excellent service and quality products of RainGuard who provided the protective
varnish and anti-graffiti layer. Call 949 515 8800
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