{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"The News Journal","provider_url":"https:\/\/qa.thenewsjournal.net","title":"Artist excited to begin work on mural &ndash; The News Journal","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"GBjnqpIJDk\"><a href=\"https:\/\/qa.thenewsjournal.net\/artist-excited-begin-work-mural\/\">Artist excited to begin work on mural<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/qa.thenewsjournal.net\/artist-excited-begin-work-mural\/embed\/#?secret=GBjnqpIJDk\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#8220;Artist excited to begin work on mural&#8221; &#8212; The News Journal\" data-secret=\"GBjnqpIJDk\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\/* <![CDATA[ *\/\n\/*! This file is auto-generated *\/\n!function(d,l){\"use strict\";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&\"undefined\"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!\/[^a-zA-Z0-9]\/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),c=new RegExp(\"^https?:$\",\"i\"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display=\"none\";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute(\"style\"),\"height\"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):\"link\"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute(\"src\")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener(\"message\",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll(\"iframe.wp-embedded-content\"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute(\"data-secret\"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+=\"#?secret=\"+t,e.setAttribute(\"data-secret\",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:\"ready\",secret:t},\"*\")},!1)))}(window,document);\n\/* ]]> *\/\n<\/script>\n","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/qa.thenewsjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Turner-for-web.jpg","thumbnail_width":447,"thumbnail_height":480,"description":"Local artist Kellene Turner said she is excited about the prospect of her work adorning the railroad underpass on Roy Kidd Ave. Turner, who was chosen from among 17 artists that submitted proposals for the project, said her idea to feature downtown Corbin as it appeared in the 1940s and 50s is based on a photo she had seen. \u201cI just looked for something that was classic and traditional and hit on the values that Corbin already has,\u201d Turner said. \u201cI found this intriguing picture of Corbin when downtown was booming with business and people enjoying downtown. I just really wanted to revisit that because I think Corbin is headed in that direction again.\u201d Turner said she will be meeting with the planning committee in the coming days to refine her concept and determine what iconic features of that period in Corbin history should be included. \u201cIt is not going to be abstract,\u201d Turner said of the finished product. Turner added that the mural would include a number of people walking along the sidewalks. \u201cThey wont have any true form or identity,\u201d Turner said explaining that while the figures will fit in with the scene, the goal is to allow the individual viewing the work to give the figures an identity. \u201cI want it to be relatable,\u201d Turner said. Turner said it remains to be determined when she will begin work, as weather will play a role in deciding how quickly the piece is finished. Turner said passersby that see her out working on the piece are welcome and encouraged to stop by and speak with her about it. \u201cI really look forward to answering questions and inviting them to be part of this,\u201d Turner said. Turner is a South Carolina native who now lives in Williamsburg. Turner earned her degree in art at the University of the Cumberlands in 2008. Some of her other work may be seen locally. Turner did a mural of the Woods Realty logo for the company\u2019s office on South Main Street. In addition, Turner painted the Corbin Farmers Market logo on the storage shed at NIBROC Park. \u201cI truly feel blessed to be able to share my God-given artistic gifts with people,\u201d Turner said. \u201cThere is a spiritual connection and relatability with art. That is what I really, really like.\u201d"}