Ohio County Installs Delightful Murals Only Visible After The Rain
Image via Butler County Visitors Bureau
A new hydro-based public art project has popped up across Butler County, Ohio, in a delightful set of murals titled Just Add Water.
But they’re … invisible. That is, unless the sidewalk is wet. A round blue decal will indicate the location of the mural, but it’s nowhere to be seen until “activated” with water. After a downpour, passersby will be able to see the images—painted with hydrophobic paint—surface, their clean bright lines providing a contrast to the dampness around them.
“We’ve had a great reaction,” says Tracy Kocher, vice president of marketing and communications for the bureau. “People are really surprised when they see the artwork appear. It’s so unexpected, it really delights people.”
These are located in West Chester and Liberty townships, as well as Oxford Fairfield and Hamilton. Kocher describes the project as a way to “enhance” the Butler County, as it encourages people to visit all the locations involved, even if weather isn’t fantastic. In this situation, the rain is even welcome.
There is one such mural near the Fitton Center for Creative Arts in Hamilton. Ian MacKenzie-Thurley, executive director of the center, says that the artwork “bring[s] out such joy” in the people who discover them.
Of course, if you can’t wait for the rain, bottled water should work just fine, too.
Image via Butler County Visitors Bureau
🌧Rainy day blues?
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No such thing with #JustAddWaterBC!
Today is a great day to check out the 8 murals scattered throughout the BC. They are invisible when dry... but with some water 💦magic happens! Get all of the details → https://t.co/PI8nJgbXqu pic.twitter.com/zyJngwgVOJ
[via Journal-News, images via Butler County Visitors Bureau]
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