Buxton 24

The Mural:

The mural at Urban Orchard Cider Co., 24 Buxton Avenue, is a collaboration between muralists Ian Wilkinson and Ishmael. Combining an “old world” vintage flare with a “new world” graffiti explosion, condensation bubbles run down the building façade to give the impression of a cold and refreshing beverage.

With Ian’s expertise in painting and materials, combined with Ishmael’s design chops, these artists recognize each other’s talent and collaborate in a way that compliments each individual’s style. The artistic duo has a number of collaborative works under their belt, including the ever changing “Stay Weird” silo that has now become a landmark in Asheville’s River Arts District.

Artists: Ian Wilkinson and Ishmael

Ian Wilkinson is a painter and nationally recognized muralist with works in the national mural registry. Through his work, Ian recognizes the power and obligation of the artist’s platform to do good, empower people and create change. For Ian, working in the public realm is a tool, a way of telling a story, of communicating, of giving a voice to the voiceless. With this he welcomes the potential to provoke, to challenge, but ultimately to enrich the viewer. Finding value in creating work that maintains its relevance, Ian’s work embodies the universal principles of truth, connection, and our basic humanity.

For more about Ian Wilkinson:  www.ianthepainter.com  Instagram @ianthepainter

Ishmael is a Spanish born artist raised in the Southeastern United States. Adopting the name Ishmael after Daniel Quinn’s 1992 philosophical novel, Ishmael, his work is a unique way of communicating and spreading Quinn’s important message. Ishmael uses his art to get people outside where it is accessible to everyone in an everyday context. Always site and city-specific, Ishmael’s art responds to the local environment and communicates with those that live there. Ishmael’s large-scale murals can be found in New York, Detroit, Atlanta, and Miami.

For more about Ishmael: www.ishmaelart.com   Instagram @ishmael.lords