Tom Torluemke is in the news again, this time, with a wonderful article about his current mural project in Terre Haute, Indiana. Tom was commissioned by Indiana State University, in conjunction with the Gilbert Wilson Memorial Mural Project, to paint a mural on the side of the Booker T. Washington Park Community Center. The image (above), entitled "Teaching," was chosen for the Community Center's wall over "lots and lots" of other proposals up for review. We here at Art as Authority say, "Congratulations Tom!"

You can also see some of Tom's drawings here in San Diego, currently on view in the COPY exhibit, downtown, at Simayspace Gallery through April 25th.

Read an excerpt of the Terre Haute article below.


Onlookers being drawn to new mural as artists begin work on ‘story’
New artwork expected to be complete by early May

By Deb Kelly
The Tribune-Star

TERRE HAUTE — The picture beginning to emerge on the north wall of the Booker T. Washington Park Community Center already has begun to attract some attention from curious onlookers, according to the artist.

Tom Torluemke, a painter ... continue reading