Artist Statement

This mural is not only a celebration of local Florida flora and fauna but it also highlights the ability we all have of bringing brightness and color into the world in our own individual ways. The pelican in the design represents an ode to the “Peace Dove” and as it flies its flow brings colors into the scene. I wanted to create a positive, lighthearted, and welcoming piece to match with the goals of CASA (a domestic violence center) which the mural is on. I hope having a sign that brighter days are ahead will help make people feel a little bit better in this tricky world we live in and remind us that we are all in this together.