The Current's Twin Cities artist-designed music-inspired murals
February 10, 2015
You may have noticed a few new murals pop up around the Twin Cities lately. Perhaps you've seen Paul Bunyan and Babe's take on Say Anything? Or maybe you've spotted the Lake Minnetonka tribute to Prince's Purple Rain motorcycle?
The Current has teamed up with artist Dan "Dusty Signs" Madsen, a third generation sign painter born and raised in Minneapolis, to produce works of art across the Twin Cities combining memorable Minnesota music moments with local icons and references. Through these murals and its programming, The Current strives to engage listeners and encourage Minnesota spirit by embracing the thriving Minnesota arts community.
To see of all the murals, see more photos below.
Where can you find The Current's murals?
11th Ave. and Washington Ave. in Minneapolis (side of Big Brains Comics) — Replacements snowmen
28th St. and Lyndale Ave. in Minneapolis — Paul Bunyan and Babe
W Lake St. and Knox Ave. S in Minneapolis (side of Cal Surf) — Purple Rain homage
The 128 Café roving vehicle in St. Paul — Paul Bunyan and Babe
W 7th St. and James Ave (side of Best Pawn) in Saint Paul — Purple Rain homage
Snelling and St. Clair Aves. in Saint Paul (side of St. Clair Broiler) — Paul Bunyan and Babe
When you spot The Current's murals, be sure to tag us in a photo on Instagram and Twitter — we're @TheCurrent!
About the Artists
Kate Worum is a Minneapolis-based illustrator and designer. She works as a trend forecaster for Target by day and as a creative freelancer by night. Designed the Paul Bunyan & Babe and Prince murals.
During typical 9-5 hours, Jesse Lindhorst can be found Downtown Minneapolis at Duffy & Partners where he works as a designer with a focus on branding and packaging. He also volunteers his time for the cycling non-profit 30 Days of Biking. He was recently selected to design Live Current Volume 10 and Live Current: Cover to Cover. Designing the 'Mats Snowman or Goldy Gopher Highway 61 mural.
