Pour09

MuralsMosaics

Apr 22

Various Sizes, 2021

Ceramic, porcelain, stone, and glass mosaic; Spray paint on wall

Pour09, Beaumont, TX

Wood and gold Pour09 sign flanked by painted foliage — *Foliage*, Spray paint on brick

Upon entering Pour09, patrons are greeted by vibrant painted foliage and subdued wood signage outside the venue flanking the bar sign and welcoming them into the main courtyard, hinting at the explosion of colors within.

Murals of Martini being poured out of shaker and stripes with modern tiled bar — *Martini* and *Stripes*, Spray paint on brick

A graphic and striking black and white mosaic mural marks the entrance, and people can continue on into the courtyard or stay in the intimate indoor speakeasy style bar downstairs. The black and white stripe is a running design motif throughout and provides an energetic directional element in high contrasts and a great backdrop for photos.

Freeform mosaic mural of modern calligraphy of Southeast TX — *Stripes*, Ceramic tile mosaic. *Southeast, TX*, Ceramic, porcelain, stone, and glass mosaic

Utilizing ceramic, porcelain, glass stone, and tile from all over the world, this new Southeast, Texas landmark is a one-of-a-kind artwork conceived by myself and designer Linsey McNeel for the enjoyment of patrons of the Pour09 courtyard.

Not only was the fabrication of this quilt-like mural a community effort, with the diverse staff, owners, and friends of the Pour09 team helping to place each of the tens of thousands of pieces, spelling out iconic Southeast, TX, but the material itself comes from all over the world, most of which has been recycled and repurposed for this mosaic artwork.

Detail showing names mosaicked into the top of the wall

Process showing pieces of tile in baskets

Detail of completed mosaic showing various tiles

*Need Less Give More*, Ceramic tile mosaic, 9ft x 4ft

Colorful graphic mural of Janis Joplin in fur hood looking upward — *Janis Joplin*, Spray paint on wall

Upstairs pays homage to one of Port Arthur’s most well-known and loved artists in music history: Janis Joplin. In a colorful geometric overlay pattern, I painted Joplin’s portrait using all spray paint and achieved an illusory effect, her timeless presence presiding over the entire upstairs bar with her archetypal hope, grit, and optimism.

Mural of cursive text Area Code Pour09 — *Area Code (Pour09)*, Spray paint on brick

Half mural half mosaic of abstracted background with oil rig silhouette — *Oil Rig*, Spray paint on wall and glass tile mosaic

Photo showing Area Code and Oil Rig murals — *Area Code (Pour09)* and *Oil Rig*

There is also a reference to the region’s “boomtown” history and modern day oil and gas industries with the spindletop and teeter totter in silhouette across a prismatic deconstructed sunset, fading into an intricate glass mural overlooking the parking lot.