Parking Lot Mural. Emanuel Martinez, Arte Mestiza, 1986, acrylic on concrete. Martinez has completed many public works of art around the American Southwest, as well as internationally in Auvillar, France.
The FAC has 7 different murals in all different areas, including the parking lot! You could take a visit to the FACjust for all its murals, they may be in places you have never been or knew were there (maybe like the Lower Level Lounge?).
What is the difference between a mural and a frescoe?
A mural is painted directly onto a wall, or other architectural surface. Some wall paintings are painted on canvases which are then attached to the wall — so although not technically a mural, Bransby's Anniversary piece uses this technique that has been common since the late 19th century. Sometimes murals will incorporate the natural architectural elements, like the curved surface of Bransby's The History of Navigation mural. This mural was designed for the planetarium atrium at Air Force Academy, so the panels are slightly curved.
The word "fresco" comes from the Italian word affresco, which comes from the Latin word meaning "fresh." Fresco(e)s (both spellings work) fall into two categories, buon fresco and secco painting. Buon fresco translates to "true fresco" because it is the original fresco medium where alkaline-resistant pigments are applied to a wet plaster surface. Secco fresco uses pigment like buon fresco, but they are applied to a finished and dried surface that is slightly moistened for the fresco process. This makes them less durable because the paints do not become part of the wall like in true fresco.
Here's a video of the FAC staff installing Boardman Robinson's mural, The History of Commerce for the 75th Anniversary. Robinson also made the Entrance Facade fresco in 1936, with restoration by Eric Bransby in 1985.
Lower Level Lounge mural. This is a very delicately colored mural by Archie Musick (1902-1978). This dates from 1936, with restoration done by Mary Ann Bransby, wife of Eric Bransby, in 1985. Archie Musick, Untitled, 1936, dry pigment and pencil.
The four pictures below can all be found around Café 36, formerly the Theatre Lounge. Enjoy tasty food at the cafe, Sunday brunch, or half off wine on Saturdays while taking in the historic art work.
Café 36, formerly Theatre Lounge. One of four murals in this space. Kenneth Adams, Dancers or The Ballet, ca. 1936, oil on canvas mounted to wall.
Café 36, formerly Theatre Lounge. One of four murals in this space. Kenneth Adams, Dancers or The Ballet, ca. 1936, oil on canvas mounted to wall.
Café 36, formerly Theatre Lounge. One of four murals in this space. Andrew Dasburg, Untitled, 1937, fresco.
Café 36, formerly Theatre Lounge. One of four murals in this space. Andrew Dasburg, Untitled, 1937, fresco.
The word "fresco" comes from the Italian word affresco, which comes from the Latin word meaning "fresh." Fresco(e)s (both spellings work) fall into two categories, buon fresco and secco painting. Buon fresco translates to "true fresco" because it is the original fresco medium where alkaline-resistant pigments are applied to a wet plaster surface. Secco fresco uses pigment like buon fresco, but they are applied to a finished and dried surface that is slightly moistened for the fresco process. This makes them less durable because the paints do not become part of the wall like in true fresco.
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