I’m used to finding established murals and also, sadly, sometimes aged and deteriorated ones, so it was a delightful surprise to come across one that is brand-new and “growing”. It’s located at the corner of 4th & Monroe St. and it caused me to think about the role that murals play in our community. I see murals as a positive indicator of the health and vitality of a neighborhood. Their presence is proof that talented, creative and expressive people are engaged and empowered in the community. It also shows that these creative spirits care enough about a place to adorn it so.
Murals are a gift to the public. Nobody is charging to see them and everybody, from all walks of life, gets to enjoy them on a daily basis for free. Where they flourish, they become a colorful part of our everyday lives. Murals possess an almost magical power to transform a place and the people who live and visit there. Murals can challenge the viewer to dream, wonder and consider new ideas. They almost always beautify and often reinforce community values. The best of them become iconic symbols of the community and focal points of local pride.
It’s going to be fun watching this emerging mural grow and develop and hopefully I’ll see more of its siblings popping up around the city.
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