Individual Piece, Series
Agency - Cory Bernat, Good Potato LLC
Client - Sol Schott, ACME Pie Co.
When the owner of ACME Pie Co. began turning a former wine bar into a bakery cafe in Arlington VA, he asked if I could do anything with the fabric-covered sound panels already hanging in the space. He requested a WPA-style aesthetic, which aligned with our shared love of working with one's hands. I applied my interest in collage, design history, and thoughtful re-use to the 4' x 8' panels. I studied Lester Beall for inspiration and researched WPA photographs. One panel includes an original photo of the owner on the vintage motorcycle he uses to deliver pies! I designed, installed, and painted the panels in about a week in March 2019. In the short time it's been open, many online reviewers have commented on the "nice atmosphere" and the "well decorated" space. I've met designers who know these murals but didn't know who made them—my favorite type of introduction!
Creative Direction + Research + Design + Installation: Cory Bernat, GOOD POTATO LLC, @1goodpotato