To the north, it ends after about six blocks at private property that overlooks and extends to Bear Creek. (photo by Peter Finkle, 2021)Īt its south end, Fordyce Street meets East Main Street. L et’s begin our Fordyce Street walk at the corner of East Main Street This street sign marks the south end of Fordyce Street, where it meets East Main Street. Before I tell you about the artists, here are some other highlights of Fordyce Street. I asked him if he knew who painted the mural on his fence, and he replied, “I did.” He was on his way to pick up another child, so we agreed to meet another time for an interview. As they were about to get in their car, I said “Hello” and introduced myself. At that moment, in a small example of the “WalkAshland serendipity” I experience again and again, the homeowner Peter Paul Montague and his daughter came out of their front door. It is hard to miss! Then I started walking around the neighborhood and pretty soon I had a photographic collection of not two, not three, but six colorful fence murals, along with creative yard art and other beautiful sights.Īs I was walking back to my car, I stopped to look once again at the longest fence mural of all. I found the 25’ jellyfish it’s a mural painted on a fence. I may never get to meet some of the people that I inspire, but I think it’s interesting that you can really do that.” Not just one fence mural Mike Kuhn echoed what I have heard from many other Ashland artists, when he told me: “It’s so cool how we can connect and inspire others. On the other hand, driving or bicycling or walking around our community is an everyday experience for almost everyone.Īrtist J. Going to an art museum is a rare experience for most people, and a “never” experience for many. They believe, as I do, that art within the community is important. The Fordyce Street mural artists with whom I spoke believe in the power of visual art to elicit smiles, to bring people together, even to change lives for the better. I have recently been writing many articles about art in Ashland. When I went to Fordyce Street to investigate, what I found surprised me. Overview of the Jellyfish mural on Fordyce Street, painted by J. My friend proved it to me with attached photos. No, we don’t have a new aquarium on Fordyce Street, but we do have a jellyfish. “There’s a 25’ long multi-colored Jellyfish on Fordyce Street!” That’s the email message I got from a friend who reads my Walk Ashland articles. In Art, Ashland History, Quirky, Signs, Streets, Yard Artīy Peter Finkle 10 Comments Fence murals? Yes!
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