Talbot, who is originally from Jamaica, draws inspiration from how his life experiences make him feel, and uses those emotions in his work. It was a learning experience to shift from smaller-scale artwork to, as he described it, “working on an electric lift 20 feet in the air swaying in the breeze as you’re using a paint roller in the hot sun to roll out this big old drawing.”
MIKE TALBOT THE STYLE COUNCIL CRACK
The mural was Talbot's first crack at creating a wall-sized work of art. That vision came to life, thanks to Somerville Arts Council, which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, along with East Somerville Main Streets, Deano's Pasta and individual donors.Ĭourtesy of Devon Moos / East Somerville Main Streets “I wanted this mural to have the Michael flair, or some people call the ‘Michael swirls,’ because I tend to add a lot of flowing, swirling lines in my drawings,” said Talbot. He explained how incorporating a part of himself and his story is essential. When creating pieces for clients, Talbot aims to meet their vision and tie in his own artistic flair and style. “We thought it was perfect for who we are and what we do, being a fourth-generation pasta business,” said Hala Matarazzo, who owns and operates Deano's Pasta alongside her husband. The little things - throwing an egg in the painting or tinting the flour yellow - convey the authentic feel the shop exudes. He said brainstorming alongside the couple was essential in making the mural as authentic as possible.
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