A Guide to Art in Delaware 2016 June 2016 | Page 5

Take a public art tour through Delaware Birdhouses by artist Thomas Burke based on Andrew Wythe paintings on the Wilmington Riverfront One of the colorful dinosaurs outside the Children’s Museum in Wilmington Artstrolls.com 2016 Delaware Public art offers a visual history lesson. Murals or statues convey the area’s story and bring history to life. Sometimes public art can cause controversy, sometimes lively discussion, but it can never be ignored. Wilmington has cheerfully decorated dinasours which pop up in unexpected places. The art birdhouses dotted along the Riverfront walkway beside the Christina River were created by artist Thomas Burke. They are made of reclaimed wood and are based on paintings by Andrew Wyeth. 5