Spark boxes are part of a public art initiative in Chattanooga. There are surprisingly more than you realize at first, and I kept seeing more new ones as I traveled the area. I was able to find some details about a few of them.
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Seven’s Pandas by the artist Seven is a recreation of a popular demolished mural the artist had painted in the Southside community.
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ASL + Fun by Karen Estes encourages curiosity and sparks fun in learning about American Sign Language.
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Roland by Kevin Bate and Stephen Llorca honors the accomplishments of Roland Hayes, a Chattanoogan who opened doors for African American concert and opera performers.
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Faces by David Balch uses abstracted faces with texture and pattern.
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Down Steam by Tara Hamilton highlights people enjoying outdoor Chattanooga.
Now, I have a confession. I used to think these boxes were personally hand painted by the artists. They are original art that has been turned into a wrap for the boxes. Similar to the way cars and trucks can be “wrapped” with advertising. You can learn more about the process here. So cool!