April 29, 2017
âBLACK LIVES MATTERâ
By Birdcap and Derrick Dent
As part of the Memphis Heritage Trail, celebrating the contributions of African Americans who have played such a central role in shaping the cities businesses, culture, and music, the Memphis Urban Art Commission asked Birdcap, aka Michael Roy, and Derrick Dent, to paint this ambitious work. To minimize the cost of installation, all but the family at the bottom were pre-painted on panels of Polytabâa lightweight industrial canvasâthen applied to the wall with the help of additional assistants. Asked by ILoveMemphis blog if that would limit the life of the mural Birdcap responded that the materials including glue and sealant are all industrial strength and he expects the work to outlast many of his other murals around town. ILoveMemphis also provides detailed information on the nine separate components of this design at S. Main St. and MLK Jr. Drive.  @birdcapâ  @dentslashink  @derrickdentâ  @urbanart_memphis  @ilovememphisblogâ Â












