What) Mural
artist Eric Grohe creates trompe l'oeil works that transform
drab city buildings into beautiful three-dimensional
environments. In 2004, Eric turned a hospital building into a
50 foot high x 58 foot wide mural called Dedication.
Designed to showcase the client’s cause statement “Honoring
Every Soul With Loving Service,” this mural pays tribute to
the dedicated educators, physicians, nurses, employees and
volunteers who have served this health care provider for over
a century. (1)
Eric
continues to refine the technologies, methods and equipment
that ensure the permanence and cost effectiveness of his work.
For large-scale exterior projects, he prefers to use Keim
Mineral Paint from Germany. Murals painted in the 1800's with
Keim have retained their original appearance to this day. The
paint crystallizes into mineral substrates and will not fade,
peel or blister. Grohe is one of just a few muralists in the
country skilled in the use of this unique and superior paint.
(2)
Where) 127 South Davis Avenue
Why) On a
previous trip, Pam and I really enjoyed the trompe l'oeil
murals of John Pugh. As these
murals seemed to be done in a similar style, I thought I would
put one on the list and see how we liked it. 
