POTTSVILLE, Pa. \u2013 A mural years in the making is finally complete here at Alvernia University’s Pottsville CollegeTowne.<\/p>\n
“I’m really glad to have been a part of it,” artist Leslie Ramos said.<\/p>\n
Progress Avenue stretches nearly 4,600 square feet, showcasing the history of Pottsville mixed with iconic elements of Alvernia University.<\/p>\n
“This is the biggest project I’ve ever worked on,” Ramos explained.<\/p>\n
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The artist said her goal was to fill the mural with symbols of what Ramos says make Pottsville distinctive.<\/p>\n
“One of the main ones was energy, coal, the mountains and the beautiful scenery here. And I really tried to incorporate that in a vibrant way,” Ramos said.<\/p>\n
She said the mural wasn’t just made by artists; everyday members of the community came to help work during their public painting events.<\/p>\n
“We’ve had probably hundreds of volunteers help paint that between both campuses,” Ramos explained.<\/p>\n
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Reading Artist Mike Miller said this is the largest piece of art he’s ever worked on.<\/p>\n
‘We had a good balance of, you know, painting just with a roller, painting with stencils, but then also hand painting these things,” Miller said.<\/p>\n
Ramos said even though the mural was a lot of hard work, it was all worth it for the finished product.<\/p>\n
“I hope that anyone who walks past this wall sees their own story in it \u2014 where Pottsville has been and where it is going,” Ramos said.<\/p>\n
Now, the finished mural is more than a piece of art; it’s a way of honoring Pottsville’s past and looking forward to its future.<\/p>\n
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