A woman named Lori Wanted to open a restaurant called Daily Basics back in twenty nineteen. I painted a mural inside which later got covered up. I had always wanted to paint a mural on that side of that building and had no idea that I knew who owned it. She wanted something to get attention and I thought. Hey, it’s next to the train depot, so why don’t we have a train bust through the wall? The bricks coming out in 3D were an afterthought. I put the engineer in last and tried to make him have a questionable look. It was a great project and I did the faux windows on the opposite side Of the building as well.
-Bailie
Bailie’s Train Mural on the side of Chef Ae’s, 288 Magnolia St, Spartanburg, SC 29306
Photography by Skye Winter
Skye Winter, the daughter of the late renowned Caribbean artist Eric Winter, is an accomplished photographer and artist celebrated for her ability to capture the essence of nature through her lens. Winter’s keen eye for detail and her innate ability to highlight the interplay between light, color, and form have made her a sought-after photographer in Spartanburg and beyond. Her photographs are not merely images; they are narratives that tell the stories of a place and time.
Currently, Skye Winter is working on an ambitious photo collection that documents all of Spartanburg’s street murals, including the iconic “You Matter” mural by Lauren Andreu. This project aims to preserve and celebrate the city’s rich artistic heritage, showcasing the diverse array of styles and messages conveyed through public art. Winter’s dedication to her craft and her passion for capturing the beauty of her surroundings make her an integral part of Spartanburg’s vibrant arts scene. Her collection promises to be a compelling visual archive that honors the creativity and spirit of the city’s artists and their contributions to Spartanburg’s urban landscape.