What's the Gig?

Calling all artistic souls who also have a knack for tech! As a Technological Muralist, you're not just painting walls; you're integrating technology to make art that interacts with its audience. Think murals that change color based on the weather, or ones that respond to touch or voice commands. It's traditional art meeting the digital age, and you're the maestro orchestrating this beautiful chaos.

What's on Your Desk?

Besides your set of high-quality paintbrushes and color palettes, you'll find a tablet loaded with design software, and perhaps even a Raspberry Pi or Arduino kit for coding interactive elements. And, of course, a sketchbook full of your groundbreaking ideas.

Skills and Schooling

• Bachelor's in Fine Arts or Graphic Design: For the artistic fundamentals.

• Programming Skills: Basic coding to integrate technology into your art, think Arduino or JavaScript.

• CAD and Graphic Design: Software like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator are your best friends.

• Electronics: Understanding of basic circuits and sensors.

• Project Management: From sketch to installation, you're in charge.

Who Will You High-Five?

You'll collaborate with software engineers, architects, city planners, and art curators. Your work could be as public as a city wall or as intimate as an interactive museum exhibit.

Where You Could Hang Your Hat

• Art Collectives: Bringing tech-integrated art to the public.

• Museums: Think MoMA or the Tate Modern's digital art sections.

• City Projects: Public art initiatives that want to modernize.

• Advertising Agencies: Innovative campaigns? Yes, please.

• Tech Companies: Google, Microsoft, etc., for their creative interior and exterior spaces.

• Entertainment Venues: Theaters, concert halls, and stadiums looking for cutting-edge visuals.

Why You Might Just Love This

• Innovation: You're creating art that's never been seen (or interacted with) before.

• Community: Your work could become a landmark, a point of community interaction.

• Diversity: No two projects are the same; variety is the spice of your life here.

A Day in the Life of a Technological Muralist

Morning: Conceptualization

• 9:00 AM: Check emails and respond to project inquiries or updates from collaborators.

• 10:00 AM: Sketch out new concepts or revisit current designs, consider how to integrate technology.

Midday: Hands-On Work

• 12:00 PM: If you're in the implementation phase, this could be your painting time. Or, if you're in the tech phase, you could be coding or tinkering with electronic components.

Afternoon: Collaborations and Updates

• 2:00 PM: Video call with software engineers or client updates.

• 3:30 PM: Test interactive elements and troubleshoot any issues.

Evening: Research and Relax

• 6:00 PM: Keep up with the latest in art and tech. Maybe even take a little time to paint just for the joy of it.

The Final Word

Technological Muralists embody the pure essence of STEAM: Art, tech, and social impact, all combined into one awe-inspiring package. If you're the kind of person who can't resist adding a sprinkle of innovation to your artistic flair, then this is where you belong. 🎨💻