West Side Tile Mural
Introduction
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West Side Tile Mural, also known as 42 West Side, was created primarily by Rob Cleland and Jeff Miller. The 2010 work was placed at a bus stop on busy Washington Street West, allowing it plenty of exposure. The piece consists of six images, each composed of 120 ceramic tiles. Cleland and Miller created central images with figures of children and adults engaged in a variety of activities such as playing, learning, and waiting for the bus. One of images states "WE ARE ONE" in block letters. Each of the central images is surrounded by tiles created by local residents, business owners, and other community members. The work as a whole is a collaborative community effort and indicative of West Side Charleston's renewed emphasis on camaraderie and solidarity.
Images
West Side Tile Mural.
Sources
Hamilton, Judy E. Charleston growing as a mural art city, Charleston Gazette-Mail. July 20th 2014. Accessed January 26th 2021. https://www.wvgazettemail.com/arts__entertainment/charleston-growing-as-a-mural-art-city/article_d84240ac-8675-5e14-9ee1-6897a205c8cf.html.
Image Sources
Office of Public Art, Charleston WV. Accessed January 26, 2021. https://gisweb.cityofcharleston.org/storymaps/arttour/#.