When public art festival Murals in the Market returns for its fifth year Sept. 14, nearly 30 local and international artists will showcase their work throughout Detroitβs Eastern Market. Here, four participating artists draw inspiration from this seasonβs fashion trends for an artful take on a fall color trend report.
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Art by Jake Dwyer
What Pantone is calling Galaxy Blue takes good-old navy to the next level. Much like its relative cobalt and royal blue shades, Galaxy is a bold hue similar to the colors lettering artist Jake Dwyer, 32, says inspire his everyday creative process. βIn sign painting, Iβve started to use lots of bold colors, often straight out of the can,β he says. Though not quite as far out as the galaxy, the Detroit-based artist drew inspiration from the East for the lettering featured. βThe blue had me thinking about the motifs of classic blue and white ceramics of China, Japan, and Holland.β
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Art by Michael Polakowski
In place of earthy neutrals that have become tantamount to autumnal fashion, metallics and bold primary colors rule this seasonβs wardrobe for day and night. Often incorporating vibrant tones into his paintings, Detroit-based artist Michael Polakowski, 24, relies on such pigments to create pieces he calls βequal parts narrative, decorative, and conceptual.β He adds: βColor is the most important part of my work and the part of the process I enjoy the most.β
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Art by Nick Pizana
Jewel tones and shades of yellow so energetic theyβre almost solar-powered, offer otherworldly vibes artist Nick Pizana understands intimately. The 28-year-old Hamtramck painter and comic artist looks to fantasy worlds to create some of his best work. βIβm less interested in creating realistic portrayals of reality,β he says. βIβm more into using color to make images that are imaginary and exaggerated.β At the idea of joining the roster of artists participating in this yearβs Murals in the Market event, Pizana says heβs βpretty hyped.β βI used to go to Eastern Market a lot as a kid and vividly remember being awestruck by the paintings on the sheds. To have my own art there now is surreal.β
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Art by Joey Salamon
Structured suiting and tailored trousers evoke an added dose of strength and confidence in the seasonβs boldest blues and brightest tangerines. A similar juxtaposition of structure and vibrancy is just what artist Joey Salamon, 31, is best known for. Based in Oak Park, Salamonβs linear, rainbow-colored murals can be seen from downtown Detroit to Grand Rapids and beyond. βIβm always attracted to vibrant and saturated colors because they are fun and evoke happiness,β he says. βBright colors absolutely contribute to the statement I strive to make in my artwork.β
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