Jerry’s Artarama just became the proud home of a new mural
by nationally renowned mural artist, Scott Debus. Debus began his career with a series
(continuing today) of large-scale, biomorphic paintings representing the faces
of people well known by their names yet unrecognized on the street, such as
Albert Camus. More recent studies feature
musicians and dancers, exploring the form and interaction between bodies as
they react to each other yet move together in harmony.
After moving to Charleston in 2006, Debus opened The Bogard
Street Gallery and co-founded and curated the wildly popular Kulture Klash, a
bi-annual, multi-media art event featuring local contemporary artists. His December 2012 mural for Art Basel Miami
was among ten murals featured in the movie Step
Up Revolution, where dancers camouflaged as the paintings broke out of the
murals. He was also a graffiti artist
for the movie version of Rock of Ages. His work has appeared in the NY Times, Miami
New Times, and other publications.
Scott Debus recently moved to Austin with hopes to continue
his collaborative, multimedia projects within an even larger and more vibrant
community. If you ever spot a 30-foot
truck covered in large-scale, undulating paintings driving around the country,
honk and give Scott a wave.
In addition to Scott Debus’ mural, Jerry’s Artarama is also
hosting an elaborate showcase of his more intimate works in the store’s new
local artist gallery space. Come help us celebrate this vibrant addition
to the Austin mural collection on Friday, June 28, from 6-8p.
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