This mural is right next to the Policebots mural on the side of a parking garage off Congress St…read more The mask of the lady liberty's face is both disconcerting and insightful, the many figures of people turned in different directions- the combination of the two. Like all of us are Lady Liberty or none of us are- it's all fake. The Statue of Liberty is supposed to be the gateway for immigration- I can imagine the ships sailing past full of people who endured the seas to come to America. Land of the free where nothing is actually free. Wow~ that's a deep dive that just keeps going! I love art and all the thoughts it can provoke- even if some are not happy thoughts and feeling. Art that can get you thinking or feeling is powerful indeed. Untitled Where: 10 Congress St Artist: HYURO Medium: Acrylic Paint Date: July, 2019

A much cuter version that what this image conjured in my mind~ which was Terminator! lol. This…read moreplayful looking robot mural is also a nod to the local PD! I can only imagine little kids loving this one- reminiscent of a toy plus lending that police are meant to help, protect. Something strong- it can also look at the uniform-ness of being in the police. This mural could definitely be interpreted in many different ways. Beyond the movie reference thoughts, it stirs up public perception of police. Politics. Good thing it is so playful to help counter the other feelings this mural stirs up! Title: Policebots Where: 10 Congress Street Artist: MTO Date: September, 2018

El Campesino captures you with his colorful rainbow backdrop and portrait in black and white. The…read morestark contrast makes you want to look closer, lean in. The weather face, kind, hardworking, earth wisdom speaks to the part of you that enjoys hard work and the fruits of labor. Not everyone will feel that way about the painting- but that's exactly what reaches me. Backbreaking work- that makes you proud and exhausted when the day is done- filled with a contentment that you forged something with your hands. This face is of a man I would want to hug if I saw him in person- just so inviting. Title: The Farmer/ El Campesino Where: Ward Street Artist: Ruben Ubiera Medium: Spray Paint Date: June, 2017

Located on the corner of Peabody and Congress are the stacked containers and incredible art display…read morethat screamed totem. How happy to find out that is the title. The bright colors simply draw you in, powerful spirituality emanates. All the faces of spirit guides and ancestors seem to gaze upon you and your hope takes flight! Art can invoke so many emotions, so many images beyond what you are seeing with your own eyes. This one is a treasure. Title: Totem Where: Corner of Peabody and Congress Artist: Ledania Medium: Spray Paint Date: July, 2019

This mural made me think of a robot adorned with nature~ and industrial, metal, steampunk feel…read moreblended with gorgeous vibrant flowers. A surprising feast for the eyes! This mural overlooks a basketball court with a brilliant mural on the pavement. I can't imagine being surrounded by all of these stunning murals- living on this street or a neighboring one! Inspired daily by stunning images splashed on sides of buildings and on the street below your feet. Too many favorites walking down Ward Street! Title: Garden Boy Where: 17 Ward Street Artist: Pixel Pancho Date: September, 2018

Another fun, playful mural in the middle of a neighborhood! Joy simply flows from this mural making…read morethat inner child smile. Content is the feeling I got when looking at this mural~ thinking of my own childhood play time and my kids when they were young and making me think of my future grandchild! Whimsical, playful, joyful, splendid. The carefree emotions this mural inspires are something to behold! Title: Colorin Colorado Where: 37 Ward Street Artist: Silvia Lopez Chavez Medium: Spray Paint Date: September, 2017

Technically unnamed by the artist- this mural is a flourishing bundle of leaves growing up the side…read moreof a building seen from Ward street on the back of a building on Peabody street. The white leaves painted on the brick building create quite the contrast. The artist prefers doing murals in urban settings to bring nature back in via her art. "I would make leaf compositions and paste them mostly in abandoned buildings as a way of nature reclaiming these spaces."- from the artist. Ttile: Untitled Where:46 Peabody St Artist: Veronica Rivera Date: September, 2018

She is simply magical! Of course she is the Queen of the Block~ I bet the town! Looking to the sky~…read moreshe has this mystical feel and the colors and style have a little 70's vibe going or maybe an 80's boombox feel? Beautiful face uplifted simply stops you in your tracks! Gaze upon her in wonderment. I had fun checking out this mural! I am only so-so in painting face/portraits. To see such style and grace portrayed in paint! Such fun. I love when you bump right into pubic art installations! What a wonderful way to breathe life into the neighborhood! Inspire soul sister! Title: Queen of the Block Where: 113 Lafayette Street Artist: Mr Cenz Medium: Spray Paint Date: September, 2018

Stunning detail of this mural is impeccable! I dove a little into the artist- intrigued by this…read moreportrait and found that the artist prefers to work in black, white and grays. Mainly portraits- the artist's lifelike works center on ideas of women's strength and their ability to build community, in addition to the ways families are bound together and remember their ancestors. This particular mural has a tired, sad conveyance. Life can wear you down and lift you right back up again. It is the things that are hard that make you appreciate the things that are worth everything. Title: Katherine Where 6 Ward Street Artist: Paola Delfin Date: August, 2018

This was between buildings- as were plenty of murals. I could spot it from Ward Street- but it was…read moretechnically on Peabody street. The 3 faces of the same (I believe) man was colored blue- gray and then red with different angles of the face. Like turning or changing perspectives. Honestly it invoked the thoughts of maturing, or changing your mind about life priorities. Evolving. Title: Stranger Things Where: 38 Peabody St Artist: Jeff Henriquez Medium: Spray Paint Date: September, 2017