Lilburn Tunnel Bridge - Lilburn, GA
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ckirbee
N 33° 53.182 W 084° 08.074
16S E 765010 N 3753253
Artists: Sonny Franks and Chris Shuster
Waymark Code: WM13X2A
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 03/05/2021
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In 2012, the Lilburn City Council commissioned local artist Sonny Franks to paint a mural on the Cofer Electric building at the corner of Railroad Avenue and Main Street. Completed in 2013, the life-like tunnel bridge scene has become a popular photo spot for visitors and residents. Franks is part of a group of artists called “Walldogs” who travel the country painting murals. He enlisted the talents of fellow muralist Chris Shuster. Franks designed the artwork in Adobe Photoshop, and the duo painted the project with brushes, rollers, sponges, and an airbrush.
The mural is a trompe l’oeil, which means “fool the eye” in French. It is designed to look realistic and pop out to the viewer. When the mural was created, large stones added that lead out of the tunnel to the road. The mural won first place in the Murals and Banners category of the 2014 International Sign Contest conducted by “Signs of the Times” magazine, a trade publication for the signage and environmental-graphics markets.
City: Lilburn
Location Name: Cofer Electric building
Artist: Sonny Franks and Chris Shuster
Date: Unknown
Media: Gray Stone
Relevant Web Site: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Please give the date and description of your visit. One original photo of the mural must also be submitted. GPSr photo NOT required.