Outside of Guy Lee Elementary School in Springfield, a team of workers is hard at work. Using a blowtorch, they’re installing a 50-foot mural by melding it onto the sidewalk.
The mural is made from thermoplastic, the same material used to draw lines on roads and sidewalks. Upstream Art, the agency behind the mural, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary and chose this material for its longevity.
“This mural is an abstract mural. It’s designed explicitly to be bright and fun and engaging. Being out in front of Guy Lee elementary, we wanted something that the kids could interact with and engage with,” said Peter Jaeger, the Environmental Services Technician for the city of Springfield…