Aug 21, 2024 - News
New mural replaces "creepy" art in Des Moines
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The new kaleidoscope mural. Photo: Eric Burson
A local artist and DMPS principal is painting a new mural on the Southwest 9th viaduct after the city painted over a "creepy" mural depicting Jack Nicholson's character from "The Shining."
Flashback: The city covered the former mural last year after it was painted without permission.
- Both the artist and its date remain unknown.
Driving the news: The Shop, a nearby event center that took over the former Des Moines Social Club space, commissioned local artist and Moulton Elementary principal Eddie McCulley to paint a new piece.
- McCulley is creating a colorful, kaleidoscope-like mural similar to a mandala, he tells Axios. He wanted to create a bright burst of color to brighten the area.
- He's painted multiple murals at his school as well.
What's next: The work isn't finished yet and he plans to paint the bridge's upper wings.
- "It's really kind of a zen kind of moment for me, too," he says. "So, I'm not rushing it."
