Photo of the Week: Paradise Valley

Paradise Valley terrazo round mural in shades of gray with artistic motifs on the edges.

Last month, Harmonie Park in downtown Detroit was a popular place for birders due to rare bird sightings of the Kirtland’s Warbler and Eastern Whip-poor-will. But what many birders overlooked while searching for the birds was the beautiful outdoor terrazzo artwork in the park. Installed in 2010, the pictorial mural “Paradise Valley” was created by… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Paradise Valley

Photo of the Week: Wishing You a Happy Easter!

On the red brick church, a brightly colored mural covers the bright red arched entrance door. Gray concrete steps with black handrails lead up to the door.

What a unique way our church has for celebrating Easter this year!

In addition to our in-person and online services, our church has a special mural on the church doors.

Local Plymouth artist Charles Barker created an amazing Easter-themed mural for our sanctuary doors, based on the history of our First Presbyterian Church of Plymouth, Michigan congregation.

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Photo of the Week: Welcome to Trenton Mural

Young man rids his red bike along the path, as two other bicyclists follow behind him. A family sits at a picnic table in the background, set among green-leafed trees and a couple walks hand-in-hand on the trail.

On my way to the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge this weekend, my eyes caught a glimpse of a brightly colored mural at the West Jefferson and King Road intersection in Trenton, Michigan. I had to turn around and go back to the intersection to get a better look at the mural. And, of course,… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Welcome to Trenton Mural