Confronting Bodies: Michael Claypool; Covington Independent Public Schools; Madisonville, KY
Date of Action: May 20, 2010; May 25, 2010
Specific Location: Covington, KY and Madisonville, KY
Description of Artwork: The first mural to be painted over was "Duality of Humanity 4 Pike Street." The images was of an Asian child soldier holding an automatic rifle. The second mural was of a large eye and said "Obey. Never trust your own eyes. Believe what you are told."
Description of Incident: The Contemporary Arts Center in Minnesota is hosting an exhibition of Shepard Fairey's work on murals he created throughout lower Minnesota and Western Kentucky. "Duality of Humanity" was painted on a building owned by Michael Claypool, which was in the line of sight for an elementary school. The mural recieved complaints from parents, and Claypool did not approve of the final product, so he ordered the wall to be whitewashed. The second mural, which was on the wall of a former nightclub, was discovered to have been painted over. No reason has been given for the coverup.
Results of Incident: The murals remain painted over.
Source: news.cincinnati.com