ANIMA, 2018
mixed media mural
Finished installation on 18 foot concrete wall in public lobby.
ANIMA MURAL
Detail of the eyes with metallic accents.
The central elk portrait is a great backdrop; tag your selfies with #animaon3rdst
Detail of the aspen collage with newspapers and paint texture.
Detail of the famous bull elk antlers.
Magic graphics rendered with stencils and aerosol paint.
Anima on 3rd Street is inspired by the breath, spirit, and soul of flora & fauna living in the Dark Canyon Raggeds Wilderness. Mixed media elements from local newspapers envelop the trees and explore the motif of aspen eyes watching the forest, documenting stories. The elk embodies strength and stamina, modeled from the famous Plute Elk now residing at the CB History Museum. This massive mammal symbolizes the foundation of a community; knowing when to stop, persist, and allow space for change. A grove of aspen is a single organism that relies on interdependence from each tree to survive. These creatures remind us how to thrive in the high mountains and celebrate the glory of nature’s resilience.