Mortar Man

Mortar Man

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To some, Mortar Man is merely a tiny concrete figure, tucked into the crevice of a building in downtown Charleston, WV. He is a symbol that celebrates life's tiny, and often overlooked treasures. The little things that put a big smile on your face - but stay with you for a lifetime. This page honors the creative spirit that plants those enduring moments in our world. It pays homage to all the othe

This Art Collective Turns Street Covers and Tiles into Bespoke Printing Presses 09/28/2018

Cool! Seems like fun, too. Looking forward to the day when I see “Raubdruckerin” artists creating art on the streets of Charleston WV - maybe someday soon?

“Raubdruckerin” is a German art collective that turns manhole covers, grids and street tiles into printing presses that capture the unique footprints of European cities.

The word “raubdruckerin” literally translates as “pirate printer” and its main goal is exploring the overlooked surfaces that give a given city its character.

This Art Collective Turns Street Covers and Tiles into Bespoke Printing Presses “raubdruckerin” is an art collective turning manhole covers, grids and street tiles into printing presses that capture the unique footprints of European citi...

08/10/2018

Art is good for the soul.

My Kids And I Spent A Year Painting Over 1,000 Rocks And Hid Them For People To Spot And Photograph 09/24/2016

Now THIS is a creative project Mortar Man can support! (NOTE: If you're ever in Charleston, West Virginia and you want to hide a painted stone, there's room next to me up in my niche on Capitol Street!)

My Kids And I Spent A Year Painting Over 1,000 Rocks And Hid Them For People To Spot And Photograph A few months ago I shared some of the Family Friendly Street Art my kids and I make – painting rocks or sticks or leaves and hiding them around town to bring a smile to passers-by. This year we decided to massively expand the idea and take it to Grand Rapids MI during the world's largest ArtPrize. I...

This 16-year-old artist uses fallen leaves to create stunning paintings. 10/09/2015

This 16-year-old artist uses fallen leaves to create stunning paintings. Her work is creative, but it also sends a message.

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Gates Bldg, 108 Capitol Street
Charleston, WV
25301