Comments on: New Murals Going Up On the Wall Outside of Ben’s Chili Bowl on U Street

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 01:29:39 +0000

i often also get what i pay for.

sounds like an artist that is in it as a career. i salute that.

By: Cherrry

Cherrry — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 00:52:50 +0000

why is Donnie Simpson in the mural ?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 07:51:06 +0000

It’s not the artist, it’s the Community board of director. they are in control of the artist what they can have on the wall or not. Thats why if you look at the Murals, the people is painted in vivid color rather then skin tone. When the artist summited their design, they either get rejected or alter. The artist know what is appropiate for the community.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 07:42:13 +0000

The Artist has talent, but has a negative toward life in general and doesn’t really care about the art for Mural DC. Basically He’s is More all about the Money. Research the this Artist, pay close Attention to the detail/Background for each Mural he has done, the detail depend on what this artist is getting pay. Last year for Mural DC, I had a conversation with most of the artist and the Art Director and they have really put all their heart and soul into making Mural’s. What the program should really do is to plate the artist name, title and credit to all the people who has helped this mural happen. I also had conversation with kids who helped making mural DC last year, and if you have seen them. There were the same group of kids who helped out for the entire DC mural last year; well I hope to see more murals next year with the current artist and the younger artist next year. Well this mural gorgeous but still has its pro/con.

By: Get over it

Get over it — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 23:58:07 +0000

I know! Why don’t you paint a mural on the side of your building, then we can ALL come critique it.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 20:47:26 +0000

i see people just talking it out. some people asked questions. some answered. a few got defensive, but i think it’s more that they didn’t want a discussion at all or misinterpreted the questions.

By: wasonh

wasonh — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 20:11:19 +0000

Sure – in neighborhoods like Carver, but in such a prominent, well-populated area where the residents are usually thought to be OVER-involved in their communities – it just seems weird that none of the thousands who read this blog or the hundreds who post here had an inkling that a mural was going up. I’m just saying – as a COMMUNITY that – if you can read *this blog is a good example* – likes to give their input on EVERYTHING – if the COMMUNITY was approached for their INPUT on something as evident as a GIANT MURAL – I’m certain many of the COMMUNITY would have thoughtfully provided their INPUT.

We are not talking about tree-trimming, sewer lines, garbage pickup, bus routes – all the more mundane things the community gives their input on – requested or otherwise – regularly.

And again – it’s hard to believe they couldn’t come up with a slightly more DIVERSE MURAL considering the COMMUNITY.

By: Art Schmart

Art Schmart — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 19:26:05 +0000

See how devisive art can be? It’s better to avoid such things.

By: theheights

theheights — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 18:02:04 +0000

Agreed. So many of the newer murals I’ve seen going up are generally terrible. But this one and the Chuck Brown mural in Petworth are good ones that should stand the test of time pretty well.

By: Ward One Resident

Ward One Resident — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 17:44:40 +0000

It could have been someone from the ANC, someone from the U St. Neighborhood Assoc., etc., certainly it was someone from Ben’s. But it really all depends on the project.

Simply because a group of folks who post on a website didn’t know about project doesn’t mean that it wasn’t vetted according to the rules of the project. You’d be surprised how often community meetings/calls for input go out and no one says a word until the project starts. Its happens all the time.