Results tagged “mural”

Shawn Gillespie completed the city's newest, and perhaps longest, mural, called "The Austinites" on September 16th. As Gillespie was dabbing on the last bits of purple paint, Leslie Cochran dropped by to inspect his portrait. Leslie, best known for his minimalist approach to cross-dressing, then said, “I really like your art, but could you give me a little more hair?” The artist obliged, but drew the line at larger breasts. Now you will always know where to find a formally attired version of Austin's best known street person: the south wall of the Hickory Street Bar and Grill.

This coming February, Parts and Labour, the South Congress boutique that sells all things made in Texas, is moving to a new larger location. The store will remain in the city's retail ground zero and is moving into the old Ace tailoring building just across the street and down the block from its current location. In the mean time, store owners are looking to spruce up the new building a bit and have announced a mural contest.