Detroit Chimera Graffiti Mural Explained

The Detroit Chimera Graffiti Mural is a mural by artist Kobie Solomon on the west-facing wall of the Russell Industrial Center's building number two^[1] located at 1600 Clay Avenue in Detroit, Michigan. The mural, completed(the mural has never been completed, Kobie never got the compensation to finish the job.) between 2010 and 2012, measures 8750square feet making it the largest mural in the state of Michigan, and, with its chimera, would like to represent the spirit of the city.^{[2] [3]} A Detroit Red Wings symbol can be found within the wing of the Chimera. The Mural can be seen from Interstate 75.^[4] The mural was commissioned by the Russell Industrial Center.^[5]

External links

• Web site: Past Programs: Chimera Graffiti Project . Detroit Harmonie. https://web.archive.org/web/20130822013018/http://detroitharmonie.com/pastprograms.html. 2013-08-22. 2016-03-27. dead.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Best Bizarre Statues Or Public Art In The Detroit Area.
2. Web site: Here's That Awesome Mural from Chrysler's SuperBowl [sic] Commercial With Bob Dylan ]. Andrew . LaSane . February 2, 2014 . Complex Art + Design .
3. Web site: Picture of the Day: The Spirit of Detroit . May 10, 2013 . TwistedSifter .
4. Web site: Chimera - Painting By Kobie Solomon - Detroit Michigan. Fine Art America.
5. Web site: Kobie Solomon to Decorate Detroit With Graffiti.