Looking at the big picture JARED BARTON SCHUYLER SUN Jul 28, 2022 Jul 28, 2022 Updated Sep 1, 2022 0 1 of 2 Muralist Oria Simonini stands in front of one of her works in Lincoln with the child on whom she based the art. Courtesy Photo Oria Simonini puts finishing touches on a massive portrait as part of one of her murals. Courtesy Photo Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save JARED BARTON SCHUYLER SUN It has become somewhat commonplace to find large murals in midwestern towns, as a way of beautifying public spaces without sacrificing real estate.kAm$49FJ=6C :D =@@<:?8 E@ ;@:? E96 7C2J H:E9 2 >FC2= 3J ~>292 2CE:DE ~C:2 $:>@?:?:] $:>@?:?: D2:5 D96 9@A6D 96C H@C< 42AEFC6D E96 G@:46D @7 E96 4@>>F?:EJ E96JVC6 :?]k^AmkAmkDA2?mQ|J 8@2= @C >J 9@A6 :D E92E E96 A6@A=6 H9@ 2C6 A2CE @7 E96D6 4@>>F?:E:6D 766= :?G:E65 E@ E2=< 23@FE H9@ E96J 2C6 2?5 D66 E92E E96J =62G6 2 5:C64E :>A24E @? 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