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Connie and I just returned from a trip and I thought sharing a photo from the airport was in order. This photo is part of a large mural by Carl Tait. The Crafted with Pride logo shows the influence of the textile industry on the Greenville area. The Indians show the original residence in Greenville. However, I am not sure why the Coca-Cola bottle is shown. Maybe a local reader can provide an explanation.
July 31, 2006 - Mural at GSP airport
Anne said,
A very colorful post Denton! Love it :)
Kris said,
perhaps the mural is about best of America?
something to do with the stamp “created with pride”
santy said,
I always consider Coca Cola as THE brand of America. So I agree with Kris, perhaps it was trying to show the best of America. Anyways, cool mural! love it.
Elaine Luiz said,
You were wondering about the boy in the Coke bottle. My uncle painted this mural. He put the boy in the Coke bottle because it symbolizes the great amount of soft drinks the average kid consumes, i.e., kids are “captured” by their love of soft drinks. Hope this helps…
Kathe said,
This was such a nice surprise to see photos of Carl Tait’s artwork. He is my great-uncle (no lie). Carl Tait is still painting at 89 years old and loves his work. He would be so proud to know that people appreciate his art after all these years.
charrine and stanley kirk said,
we know carl personally and his murals as well as his personality are awesome. dear carl you taught this poor old country girl sophistication !!!! i will never forget you, please call me sometime. love
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