project overview
Kroger Store #483 | Arlington
Budget: $10,000
Artist: Becka Matthews Hickerson
BACKGROUND
SCOPE OF WORK
UAC, in partnership with the Kroger Company, commissioned artist Becka Matthews Hickerson to create indoor artwork for Kroger Store #483, located at Milton Wilson Drive and Airline Road Arlington, TN 38002.
The artist’s design will be prominently displayed on a wall inside the store as part of the Kroger Company’s commitment to involving artists in beautifying stores throughout the nation. The artwork will be expected to celebrate the spirit of the community and the unique identity of the neighborhood and its surroundings.
The wall space for the artwork is 24’W x 8’H.
The proposed artwork should reflect the Arlington spirit, and should complement the character and environment of the store. The subject matter should focus on the Arlington community and not on people. When people see the artwork they should know that it is the Arlington Community and nowhere else.
Selection Oversight
This project is directly commissioned with oversight and final approvals from Bo Wachendorf - Interior Designer.
Final Design
About the Artist:
BECKA mATTHEWS hICKERSON
Becka Matthews Hickerson is an artist living and working in Memphis, TN. She’s a local to the Mid-South area and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Memphis. With a bold and colorful art style, Becka aims to bring joy to people and places through her work. She has painted murals across the region working with brands like the Memphis Grizzlies and Varsity Spirit. When she isn’t painting, Becka is passionate about inspiring creativity in the next generation through art classes and lessons.
