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Re: Wyland's background

From: Susan Bennett (sbennett)
Date: Mon Jan 31 2000 - 19:17:54 PST

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    Hi I think it is neat that you are working on a for the profit project.
    Everyone needs to work.
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    From: PGStephens <PGStephens>
    To: ArtsEdNet Talk <artsednet>
    Date: Saturday, January 29, 2000 10:58 AM
    Subject: Wyland's background

    >One final word about murals?
    >
    >At the risk of being chastised about mentioning a "for profit" project that
    I
    >am working on, at present I am writing the text for a set of Take-5 prints
    >(Crystal Productions) about murals. One of the muralists who will be
    >included in the study print set is Wyland. His Whaling Wall #82, "Ocean
    >Life" that covers two sides of downtown Dallas parking garage is the image
    >that will be included in the print set.
    >
    >Wyland has an interesting personal background that kids with physical
    >challenges might find inspiring. As a child, Wyland endured numerous
    >surgeries to correct a club foot. He is from a single-parent home and has
    >real respect for his mom and brothers. Life was a financial struggle for
    >Wyland until he became a professional artist.
    >
    >When you see Wyland murals in person you will immediately notice that they
    >are airbrush painted (for the most part). Wyland served as an apprentice
    to
    >a van painter prior to seeking a career in fine arts. He also holds a
    degree
    >in sculpture. Most significant to Wyland's work, however, is his
    dedication
    >to protecting the environment, particularly the oceans and the creatures
    >living in the oceans. Even if you find fault with his work, you can
    >appreciate his desire to bring environmental problems to the attention of
    the
    >public. He intends to paint 100 Whaling Walls before the year 2011.
    >
    >Regards from Texas,
    >Pam Stephens
    >
    >
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    > 

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