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Walls That Speak: A community Mural Project

“Walls That Speak” is a public-art initiative, launched by the Orangeburg County Community of Character (OCCOC).   The project is designed to inspire, educate, and bring the community together through the creation of mural.  “Walls That Speak” will transform a blank wall into a vibrant canvas that reflects the shared values, heritage, and aspirations of Orangeburg County.  


Please continue reading below for progress updates, the artist and how you can take part in the creative journey.

Walls That Speak: A Mural Project Uniting Art, Community, and Character

 “Walls That Speak” is a public-art initiative, launched by the Orangeburg County Community of Character (OCCOC).   The project is designed to inspire, educate, and bring the community together through the creation of mural.  “Walls That Speak” will transform a blank wall into a vibrant canvas that reflects the shared values, heritage, and aspirations of Orangeburg County.  


The mural can be viewed at 1361 Event Studio in Orangeburg, SC, where Jennifer Chatman is the property owner. 


To go directly to project updates, click here.



Behind the Scenes: The Mural in Motion

Scenes from our unveiling

Scenes from our unveiling

Scenes from our unveiling

Walls That Speak - Complete, Left Side

Walls That Speak - Complete, Left Side

I think we're ready for our huge debut!

I think we're ready for our huge debut!

High School Visual Art students from North Middle/High School

Mural progress, November 2024

Ija hard at work!

The outline of our mural before our artist begins painting

The original concept! Let's see how the creativity flows...

Our blank canvas: 1361 Event Studio

Ija Charles has been hard at work creating our Character mural! Check out the video below to see the progress made in 2024.

OUR COMMISSIONED ARTIST

MEET IJA CHARLES

Ms. Ija Charles of Columbia, SC, has contributed several mural creations to Columbia's mural art scene. Her work can also be seen in the City of Cayce and the Richland Public Library and has been displayed at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport. Her portfolio includes commissioned pieces for the NFL and the Bob Marley Family for the movie "One Love." 


More recently, she was one of five artists commissioned to create artwork displayed at the Netflix film premiere of "Shirley", which highlights the legacy of Shirley Chisholm.

FOLLOW THE JOURNEY

Join us on an exciting artistic journey! Follow along as Ija, our commissioned artist, brings the Orangeburg County Community of Character mural to life downtown, celebrating the vibrant diversity and values of our community.

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