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By Grace McCammond
Category: Miscellaneous

About

McCammond wanted to create a unique and memorable visual statement that represents the diversity and energy of the area that is both artistic and recognizable. She wanted to re-invent the City’s iconic symbol, the maple leaf. Her inspiration came from talking with various business owners in Maplewood.

The Starry Leaf is a nod to Van Gogh in the colors of summer; Georgia O’ Leaf represents the earth tones and styles of O’Keeffe, the colors of autumn; and the Blue Leaf is reminiscent of Picasso in his Blue Period with a winter feel.

Owner: Maplewood Special Business District
Donor: Maplewood Special Business District


About the artist:

Grace McCammond

Grace McCammond earned a BA in Fine Arts from the University of Montana; shortly thereafter she moved to St. Louis to pursue a career as a self-employed artist. Since then, she has been involved in many public arts projects in the St. Louis region and in City neighborhoods such as Dutchtown and Forest Park Southeast. Her projects include murals, signs, posters, logos, portraits, and sculptures.