New Murals Around Town Remind Us of Our Shared Humanity

These murals, created over the past several months, gave us a sense of togetherness in a time of distance and separation.

By Emma Moneuse, Sarasota Magazine

Published October 27, 2021

DreamLarge by Nick Dahill and Stanislav Mehn

600 Central Ave., Sarasota | A collaboration between DreamLarge and Ringling College of Art and Design, this Rosemary District mural reflects the ethos of “PINC”: people, ideas, nature, creativity. Students led by Dahill and Mehne transformed the once empty wall into a place where people gather to take photos and be influenced to dream large.

Public art builds community, something we’ve needed more than ever this year. And artists have responded to the need. These murals, created over the past several months, gave us a sense of togetherness in a time of distance and separation. Adorning streets and structures everyone can access, outdoor art bridges the gaps between cultures, countries and time periods and brings a bit more color to our lives.

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