Heroes Live Here
BEYOND THE WALL
A closer look.
Details to notice. Connections to explore.
Tools tell the story
The still life honors people who build, grow, educate and protect Clay Center.
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Kansas Murals directory record Based on the directory’s recorded details.School and healthcare
An apple and eraser stand alongside a stethoscope among the objects.
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Kansas Murals directory record Based on the directory’s recorded details.A civic detail
Look for the key to the City of Clay Center at the bottom center.
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Kansas Murals directory record Based on the directory’s recorded details.A folded flag
A folded American flag sits among the tools and equipment.
Source
Kansas Murals directory record Based on the directory’s recorded details.
Description
Installed in 2021. A still-life work honoring the hardworking community members who build, grow, educate, and protect the Clay Center community. Featured in this mural are the actual equipment and tools of various departments that serve the area:
Public Utilities – safety helmet and insulated gloves
Educators – red apple and eraser
Fire Department - pitchfork, axe, and protective equipment
Healthcare – stethoscope
Police Department - protective equipment and restraints
In the midst of these objects sets a folded American flag. The key to the City of Clay Center is placed bottom center.
The still-life genre of painting is a classical category that became its’ own artistic style with Dutch artists in the 16th century. It is characterized by depicting inanimate objects without motion. The subject matter of still-life artworks are usually commonplace items such as food, jewelry, flowers, or books.
