There's a hidden canvas in Oxford for local artists. Just beneath Jackson, University, and many roads in between, rests tunnel walls that high school and college students use for art.
The draw for students to what are just ordinary drainage tunnels started with curiosity - myths of James Meredith roaming through the tunnels had one Ole Miss student and graffiti artist, Rebecca, wondering what lies beneath. Graffiti now lines miles of walls throughout the tunnels.
The penalty for vandalism in Mississippi is nothing to fool around with, including a fine and jail time. Yet, year after year, students keep coming back, passing the myth and tradition to their friends.
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Maggie, do you have a way of putting me in contact with Rebecca. My husband and I are traveling the country in a mini-bus and inviting artists to tag our bus. We are currently in Oxford but have not found a Mississippi artist yet. Our project is at mobileartcollective.wordpress.com
ReplyDeleteThanks!