Is Dak Prescott stuck in Jerry Jones’ sunken place? This ‘Get Out’ mural suggests so
Tyler Wilder created a mural in which Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott portrays an iconic image from Jordan Peele’s award-winning film ‘Get Out.’ Courtesy Tyler Wilder
August 04, 2018 03:28 PM
It only took Tyler Wilder three hours to create a work of art that is still setting social media ablaze.
On Friday, the Arlington-area native went over to the Fabrication Yard, located in the Trinity Grooves area of Dallas near an intersection of Interstate 30 and Interstate 35, .
Armed with just 8 spray cans worth roughly $64, he produced a mural that depicted Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott in the iconic image from Jordan Peele’s Academy Award-winning film ‘Get Out.’
Peele’s film is a darkly mix of horror, comedy that provides a unique approach to examining cultural and societal issues regarding racial attitudes and stereotypes.
At the beginning of training camp in Oxnard, Calif., Cowboys owner Jerry Jones strongly re-stated his team’s zero-tolerance policy regarding standing for the national anthem. Last week, Jones said he would no longer talk about the issue after that league told him to stop. The decision prompted one local news reporter, Fox 4’s Mike Doocy to cancel his interview with Jones.
The movement of players kneeling during the anthem started by former San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Colin Kaepernick and and continued by many players across the NFL last season, remains a contentious topic across the world of sports, politics and society.
At training camp, Dak Prescott, then agreed with Jones, stating that he doesn’t think that NFL games are the right place to perform social injustice protests. He also said the protests take away from the experience for those watching and playing the game.
After facing backlash across a number of media platforms from fans, celebrities, politicians and fellow NFL players for his initial remarks, Prescott told the Star-Telegram that he was “misunderstood,” but still believes in standing for the anthem.
Star-Telegram sports reporter Clarence Hill Jr gets a one on one interview with Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott regarding the social media backlash to his stance on the anthem at training camp in Oxnard, CA.
Wilder, a Waxahachie native, was inspired Friday morning by watching a YouTube video of Charlamagne Tha God, in which the rapper criticizes one individual as his “Donkey of the Day.” A former walk-on cornerback at Sam Houston State, Wilder felt like Prescott’s comments contradicted his responsibilities of leading the offense.
So the 29-year-old and full-time artist got to work as fast as he could.
The owner of the property at the Fabrication Yard provides the walls and space for anyone who wants to canvas them, free of charge. But Wilder was nervous that people might tell him to stop due to the nature of the image or their love of the Cowboys.
But up to this point, the mural is still standing and has got a ton of positive feedback on social media. And while he and his work haven’t received any backlash yet, he’s sure it’s coming.
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Initially, he worked several different jobs before he deciding that he needed to follow his passion and pursue a career full-time as artist. Now, he makes his living earning commission from individuals, companies and brands on social media. And from Aug. 20-26, he’ll even be opening his first show at a space in the Ridgemar Mall in Fort Worth.
When asked what type of art his showcase will feature, he laughed and said: “It’s a surprise! People are going to have to come find out for themselves!”
Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott voiced his opinion on social injustice protests during the national anthem before football games on Friday, July 27, in Oxnard, California.
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don't get it fukked up though people are so die hard about the cowboys TEAM that it's disgusting 
They're still gonna be at the games with their jerseys screaming 'cowboy nstion'. the players are something else tho, they only value them as long as they produce. Dak woulda been in hot water off a rough season, he's just on notice now 
good.
that boys respect is done
