The Food Mill Mural
3718 2nd Ave I Columbus, GA
The Food Mill mural, Food is Love, Food is Medicine, began installation on November 20, 2023, and was officially dedicated on December 15, 2023, by the talented local artist, Trudy Tran. At the heart of The Food Mill's mission is the commitment to eradicating barriers and addressing issues that contribute to food insecurity within the Columbus community, a narrative vividly depicted in Tran's compelling mural.
Crafted by a collaborative effort involving The Food Mill employees patrons, and The Mill District community, the mural serves as a visual representation of the sustainable programs implemented by The Food Mill and the people they serve. These initiatives aim to provide accessible, affordable, and nutritious food, with a special emphasis on supporting under-served communities. The mural encapsulates the essence of these endeavors, telling a powerful story of positive impact and community empowerment.
About the Artist - Trudy Tran
Trudy is an artist who grew up in Columbus and graduated from Columbus High School. Trudy holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts with a concentration in Digital Animation and Painting. She is a muralist, painter, and illustrator.
She expresses her ideas through many different forms, including oil painting, pen drawings, digital illustrations, and animations. She enjoys exploring a wide range of Asian culture and ideology in her pieces, as she loves to experiment with colors and different styles.
The Food Mill mural stands as the inaugural piece among the five murals envisioned for the Painted Spaces project. Launched in the Fall of 2022, the Painted Spaces project is dedicated to commissioning community-inspired murals in areas that have limited access to public art. By offering public art opportunities to local artists and bringing meaningful art to streetscapes and buildings, Painted Spaces aims to build community pride that connects us to one another and our neighborhoods.
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