Videos

Explore video features highlighting Brenda Councill’s work, process, and public art installations. From behind-the-scenes footage to televised interviews, these clips offer a closer look at the artist in action.

Sculpting Legacy: The Creation of “Harriet Beecher Stowe”

Watch the creation of the Harriet Beecher Stowe bronze sculpture come to life in this time-lapse video. Sculpted by Brenda Councill and installed at Walter Jones Historical Park in Mandarin, Fl1orida, the piece honors Stowe’s lasting legacy in the region; from her orange groves and community work to founding key institutions that still stand today.

First Coast Connect Interview with Brenda Councill

Brenda Councill discusses her artistic journey, highlighting her large-scale murals and sculptures, and shares insights into her creative process during this engaging interview on First Coast Connect

Celebrating 50 Years of Art: Brenda Councill’s Journey

This retrospective video commemorates Brenda Councill’s five decades in the arts, showcasing her evolution as an artist and her contributions to public art through murals and sculptures.

The Quest for Knowledge: Mural at Reich College of Education

Explore Brenda Councill’s mural at Appalachian State University’s Reich College of Education, a visual narrative celebrating the pursuit of knowledge and the transformative power of education.

Superfoods Dome Mural at North Carolina Research Campus

Witness the creation of the Southeast’s largest contemporary painted dome by Brenda Councill, featuring vibrant depictions of fruits and vegetables to promote health and nutrition.

The Spiral of Life:
Mural at Belk Library

Brenda Councill’s “The Spiral of Life” mural at Appalachian State University’s Belk Library intertwines themes of biology and evolution, offering a dynamic visual experience that celebrates life’s complexity.

Live Exhibition: Brenda Councill Mural Commission for Shurtape Technologies

Filmed at the Hickory Museum of Art, this “Live Exhibition” documents artist Brenda Councill as she creates a large-scale mural over a 3-month period. The project showcases Brenda’s signature style in real time.

Murals of Hope: Brenda Councill’s Campbell Cottage Project

Brenda Councill creates a series of large-scale murals for Campbell Cottage at the Grandfather Home and School for Children in Banner Elk, North Carolina. Working atop a two-story scaffold over three months, Councill brings to life themes of hope, love, healing, and redemption through symbolic imagery and trompe l’oeil techniques.

Restoring History: Brenda Councill at Hotel Roanoke

Go behind the scenes with artist Brenda Councill as she restores and enhances the historic ceiling and wall murals at Hotel Roanoke in Virginia. Known for her landmark large-scale works, Councill brings new life to this iconic space with expert craftsmanship and thoughtful detail.