“Water is Life” is a mural by Elaine Stephenson located on an underpass on the Oconee Rivers Greenway. Stephenson is an Atlanta native who studied design at the University of Georgia. She worked in design for 10 years and is now known for her large murals, which emphasize her love for bold lines and typography. “Water is Life,” an immersive mural featuring images of water and wildlife, was chosen in a blind selection by a community panel from amongst 38 applicants from across the nation. The design was approved by the Athens-Clarke County Mayor and Commission in 2022, and has been in production since Aug. 22 with funding from ACC SPLOST. It is set to be completed mid-September, followed by an artist talk with Stephenson.
WHO: Elaine Stephenson Artist Talk
WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 19, 6 p.m.
WHERE: Lyndon House Arts Center
HOW MUCH: FREE!
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