October 9, 2014 - November 23, 2014
Street Beautification
Exhibit Overview
Street Beautification, an exhibition of photography by Adrian O. Walker, features images of street art from the city of Saint Louis as part of the companion learning lab to Living Like Kings.
Adrian O. Walker grew up in Saint Louis, Missouri, where he is currently based. After earning Bachelor of Arts degrees in sociology and photography from the University of Missouri-St. Louis, Walker traveled throughout the United States as a freelance photographer specializing in music and lifestyle subjects. Using both film and digital formats, Walkerâs photography creates new experiences for viewers, connecting them to the often overlooked beauty of everyday life.
Walker encourages viewers to address the culture of their surroundings, believing that it is the heart of what is real. Urban settings provide inspiration for him, and this selection of his photography depicts graffiti in both his own neighborhood of North Saint Louis and throughout the city. His lens captures the works of a vibrant, diverse group of artists whose creations transform their environment.
Street Beautification from Timothy J. Moore on Vimeo.
Works Featured in the Exhibition
Adrian O. Walker
In the Cut â 22nd Street, 2014
Adrian O. Walker
Warning on Cass, 2014
Adrian O. Walker
3034 MLK South, 2014
Adrian O. Walker
Carver House Dreams, 2014
Adrian O. Walker
HandâPeat Wollaeger, 2014
Adrian O. Walker
2717 Iowa Love Self, 2014
Adrian O. Walker
Cherokee Dreams, 2014
Adrian O. Walker
Under St. Mary’s Infirmary, 2014
Adrian O. Walker
Rise Up As OneâPeat Wollaeger, 2014
Adrian O. Walker
Mullanphy Street Warning, 2014
Adrian O. Walker
Found Beauty On Jefferson, 2014
Adrian O. Walker
Searching For Justice, 2014
Adrian O. Walker
Monroe Street, 2014
Adrian O. Walker
2307 11th, 2014
Adrian O. Walker
Upchuck, 2014
Sponsors
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3/17/15 Living St. Louis â Black Art Exhibts by Ruth Ezell
10/15/14: ALIVE Magazine â World Chess Hall Of Fame “Living Like Kings” Opening Night
10/14/14: The Conscious Tip â STREET BEAUTIFICATION BY ADRIAN O. WALKER
10/13/14: Beyond the Masc â WEâRE ALL PAWNS IN THIS GAME OF LIFE . . .
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