Contact Information & Portfolio
Contact Information
| Artist Name |
Michael Ferrarell
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| Mailing Address |
5042 W Sunnyside Ave, Chicago IL 60630-3924
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| Artist Email |
[email protected]
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| Artist Phone Number |
+18479778518
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Portfolio (MUST CHOOSE ONE)
References
| Reference 1 Name |
Anne Gentry (Project - The Boom Town That Forgot To Bust)
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| Reference 1 Phone Contact |
+19893566422
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| Reference 2 Name |
Chad Rabinovitz (Project - Hometown U.S.A.)
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| Reference 2 Phone Contact |
+19703900797
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Design Submittal & Site Selection
Design
| Please Provide a 1-2 Paragraph Narrative Describing the Design Concept |
For the Richmond Downtown mural project, I’m interested in painting a visual narrative that will demonstrate a unique sense of past and present celebrating elements of Richmond history, nostalgia, natural beauty, industry, and civic pride. The intent of this project is to encourage ingenuity and stimulate creative growth in Richmond by capturing an intriguing timeline of the city that's not only visually enticing, but also tells a great story.
My recent mural practice focuses heavily on site-responsive aesthetics. I’m most passionate about creating murals that render a particular community through a variety of texts, patterns, and illustrations inspired by historic and nostalgic imagery as well as the different people who occupy or frequent the space. This unique practice of combining localized elements synonymous with nostalgia and community is my attempt at connecting with a broad range of locals while simultaneously educating them and visitors alike.
It’s ideal for those familiar with the area to have an instant connection with certain elements in the artwork, but ultimately I’d like the viewer to learn something new about Richmond that they didn’t already know until seeing the mural for the first time.
When painting in a city that’s unfamiliar to me like Richmond, client and or community based input is encouraged during the design phase, but not required. Although I value a considerable amount of trust and creative freedom, client/community input can be an integral component in the execution of a successful composition and is something I’ve had positive experiences with in recent public art projects.
As of late I’ve been engaged with community surveys regarding what residents would like to see in their neighborhood. Not only does this strategy allow me to draw inspiration directly from the source and structure my imagery around the ideas of local voices, but it also gives community members an opportunity to be a part of the design stage. Once again, the element of community engagement is not required.
In Richmond I’d like to execute my process in a way that educates, honors, and preserves in an aesthetically pleasing manner easily accessible to the greater community and beyond. I’m looking to create and combine imagery that’s uniquely Richmond and pays homage to the region’s most significant touchstones in a singular composition that’s 100 percent original and native to the location.
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| Site Preference |
NO PREFERENCE/DESIGN CAN BE SIZED FOR EITHER SITE
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| Sketch/Rendering of Design (Can be draft version as long as full color version is provided prior to mural agreement, if selected, subject to final approval) |
Potential Artwork Concepts.pdf
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Policies
Policy Acceptance
| Policy Acceptance |
Yes, I agree to the above stated policies. I have read through the application instructions and have completed the application truthfully to the best of my ability.
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| Acceptance Date |
2024-05-17
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