The winning piece of the ArtPrize 2012 was breathtakingly massive and titled the 'Elephants' Mural by Adonna Khare.
Artist Khare is an elementary school teacher with a talent for drawing. The mural depicts a safari scene of animals with majestic elephants taking center stage. 'Elephants' was made entirely by hand with pencil and boasts whopping measurements of 8-feet tall by 35-feet wide. This artistic marvel is featured a the Grand Rapids Art Museum.
"It's kind of a biography of my life transplanted into animals, sad things like loss and sickness, and happy things like the birth of my daughter," says Khare of her award-winning piece. With such sentimental value and sheer talent the Elephants' Mural by Adonna Khare is truly deserving of all its merits.
Giant Pencil-Sketched Posters
The 'Elephants' Mural by Adonna Khare is Astounding in Its Intricacy
Trend Themes
1. Hand-drawn Murals - The trend of creating large-scale, hand-drawn murals that showcase intricate and detailed designs.
2. Personalized Artwork - The trend of creating artwork that reflects the personal experiences or life story of the artist.
3. Pencil Art - The trend of using pencils as a medium to create stunning pieces of art, pushing the limits of what can be achieved with this tool.
Industry Implications
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