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Turning to nature

These are some well known murals on the side of brick walls under a bridge in Whangarei. As part of the Resene Mural Masterpiece the artist is Jasmine Fuller who painted them all adjacent to each other on both sides of the road.


The birds and plants were personified with a message for the community to protect innocence, gain strength, gather wisdom, build pride, encourage new life and to continue the expansion of love into forever.



 Linking up with Mural Monday.

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Tom said…
...a nice improvement!
21 August 2022 at 13:19
local alien said…
Those murals really brighten the area. Well done to another kiwi artist
21 August 2022 at 20:06
Tigger's Mum said…
I love the rata. Great murals and a very worthy message.
21 August 2022 at 20:11
Jackie McGuinness said…
How pretty are these! Love the kiwi!
22 August 2022 at 02:00
Bleubeard and Elizabeth said…
These are stunning. Love the colorful and bright underpass that really speaks to nature, love, and life.

22 August 2022 at 11:46
Sami said…
Quite beautiful, love the flowers. Thanks for participating in Monday Murals Amy.
22 August 2022 at 14:14
Iris Flavia said…
Beautiful ones and wow, do they brighten up that area!
22 August 2022 at 15:24
Fun60 said…
I love it when you find interesting murals brightening up the dullest of walls.
22 August 2022 at 18:57
magiceye said…
Beautiful murals!
22 August 2022 at 23:41
Sharon said…
Under bridges and over-passes is always a good place to put some inspirational art. I like it.
23 August 2022 at 03:08
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