“ Once we picked him, I wanted him to get exposure in Indiana because there are a lot of murals done here,” Anderson said.
Dogan began with sketches done on an iPad. Though some people on social media expressed a measure of disappointment with art that they termed“ A. I.,” artists have successfully used some electronic tools for various styles of work for years.
Anderson is tickled to see the building’ s exterior reflect as much creativity as the interior, which is a home to plays, movies, concerts, comedy, competitions, and much more. And she’ s delighted that Bloomington business Everywhere Signs’ printed depiction of Dogan’ s scene in a series of 70 aluminum composite panels pieced together“ will last a lot longer than paint out there.”
Carolyn McCutcheon, playhouse executive director, acknowledged that the vision of the artwork dates back a while.
“ The mural has been a dream of many past and current board members of the Brown County Playhouse,” McCutcheon said.“ We are thrilled that it is now a reality. It is hoped that it will be enjoyed by both visitors and locals.”
The playhouse’ s Facebook page proclaimed the work as more than décor for what Anderson always previously saw as“ that big blank wall.”
“ This isn’ t just a mural,” read one post.“ It’ s a celebration of the arts, community, and the magic that happens here.” •
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