PHOTO BY GARY ZUPANCIC/WIMBERLEY VIEW 1st row: Lorinda Lambert, Margaret Baker, Signe Griffin, Betty Dunlap, Cathy Moreman, Elissa Maceo, Maxine Dorriety, Carl Dorriety. 2nd row: John Urban, John Myers, Rexanne Meaux Binka Spaulding.
PHOTO BY GARY ZUPANCIC/WIMBERLEY VIEW Muralist Pat Rawlings and the Crisis Bread Basket new mural.
Crisis Bread Basket new mural
Next time you visit Brookshire Bros. or get gas at the Conoco, take a look over at the Crisis Bread Basket’s new mural. Keeping an eye on the side of the building, it was finally completed and dedicated last Thursday, March 14. The mural’s title is “Feed the Vally.”
After the blue sky was created on the side, tension was building about what would go on it. After all Wimberley is an artistic community and not a stranger to murals on the side of business’ walls.
But this one is unique, as are all the city’s murals, colorful, lifelike and paying homage to the artwork on a produce crate from the 30s and 40s.
Pat Rawling is an internationally well-known artist, and not just any artist, he’s a muralist. He came into the Chamber of Commerce to sign up to be a chamber member.
Chamber President Cathy Moreman, who is also on the CBB Board, must have heard buzzers and bells as if she were on a TV game show.
“He came in to join the chamber,” Moreman said. “I found out what he did, which is doing artwork for NASA.”
The wheels started turning and lo and behold, the side of the Crisis Bread Basket would soon have a mural.
“Previously I went to San Marcos and looked at murals and thought who could do it and then I met Pat,” Moreman said. John Urban, the Project Manager said Rawling “was a pleasure to work with.”
Crisis Bread Basket’s President John Myers gave his full support for the Project. “It’s a nice addition to the murals of Wimberley, and in addition it is a historical mural.” The mural was dedicated to the founders of the organization, Tim Hingle and Jack Mayer.
“ I’ve painted over 20 murals and have had numerous assignments from NASA and others from around the world,” Pat Rawlings said. But this mural is all Central Texas with a can of soup labeled “Blanco River Canned Condensed Chicken Noodle Soup” or “Cypress Creek Crunchy Peanut Butter.”
The signpost on the mural also offers food directions and “Hope,” “Empowerment,” “Courage” and “Wimberley Strong.” The organization is a Wimberley treasure and has come a long way from when Wimberleyite Jack Mayer, and Tom Hingle formed Crisis Breadbasket back in 1986.
Ever since the 501(c)3 nonprofit has been in existence, those hungry in town have a place for help. That same mission is still going on today.
If you would like to volunteer or need more information, please see their website at:
or call (512) 847-5323
For more information on Pat Rawlings see his website at: patrawlings.com