The above mid-town mural is painted on Battleground Avenue, beside Burger Warfare, on the wall of Midtown Financial Advisors. It  features Tecumseh Jones, a 19-year-old Lumbee and Tuscarora Indian. The mural was commissioned by Marty Kotis, who is making a concerted effort to boost the art scene in Greensboro. The mural was painted by Australian muralist Matt Adnate, who is known internationally for painting murals of Australian Aborigines and Tibetan refugees.

Jones made the 100-mile trip from the Pembroke area and wore full American Indian regalia to pose for the mural.* Adnate is known for painting quickly, which helps not overthink or second-guess his work. He paints mainly with acrylics and spray paint. The insert below gives you an idea of the expressiveness of Jones’ eyes. Adnate is masterful at painting little details on a grand scale. Kotis is also working on having culturally-authentic music transmit in cars as they drive by. Work on your interculturality and seek out this mural soon! 

*Go Triad reference, here.