This was one of my two favorite murals I saw that day. I am sure I missed many but before I go again, I will find out where they are.
This is at the entrance of the US Naval Academy.
The ships were on the wall hidden by the car.
Veering away from murals for a minute, on the grounds of the academy is the statue of a goat, which is the United States Naval Academy Mascot. Its story on how it was chosen as the mascot can be read here.
The following murals were in various places heading home but on the outskirts of town, in a more industrial area.
The next four photos of a mural painted on a wall, were done by local teenagers and they called it 'The Garden of Inclusion.' I couldn't find much about it except for a fleeting glimpse of a local newspaper article, before a pop-up appeared blocking everything and asking that I buy a four-month subscription to read it. I didn't want to do that so let it be.
"Tener Felizidad" according to google translate means "Have Happiness".
It must have been done some time ago as it seemed worn and faded.
There were good messages painted all along that wall, such as "Be Happy" and "Nosotros Somos" - "We Are".
This was very nice but hard to photograph for one complete photo.
I missed a panel, but this was at the end and was my other favorite.
A mural map can be found here of the following.
There is a YouTube at this link explaining the art, and these murals are seen. I looked for ID and didn't find them all. This one of the young girl below is called "Girl & Angler Fish", by artist Vermelho. It can be found on the Capital Teas HQ building.
I didn't know this until searching online for info on the murals, that we were actually in the Annapolis Design District, in an industrial area bounded by West Street, Chinquapin Round Road, Legion Avenue and Forest Drive. The photo below is a painting of a fox.
What I found: "Brazilian-born artist Roberta Pardo, is the force behind this particular mural collection. Roberta, an Arundel County resident, created Urban Walls Brazil, an arts residency program that brings young, international street artists to Annapolis.
Thanks for looking and I hope your week has started well.
Wow, I love this place! so many cool murals! They are always so much fun to snap! The goat is fierce and frightening. My favorites are the sailboats, the Heron, and the old ships.
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely murals! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThese are amazing. Such talent in these murals. I love them all. These would be fun to see in person
ReplyDeleteMurals certainly do have the ability to enliven dull spaces, and convey messages too. Thanks for sharing these examples.
ReplyDeleteThat is a lovely and varied selection of murals. I really like the Naval Academy murals and enjoyed reading about Bill the Goat in his various iterations.
ReplyDeleteThere was a time before murals become popular. I find myself wondering when the change occurred, but it’s good that it did. I don’t think urban areas have billboards anymore, or not to the same degree as they once did.
ReplyDeleteAwesome art!
ReplyDeleteI wish our murals here were as beautiful as these!
ReplyDeleteYou saw some good ones. I especially love the seascape and the dogs!
ReplyDeleteI love this! Such a lively area.
ReplyDeleteDenise what a beautiful and colorful post. I really like Bill the Goat is most handsome.
ReplyDeletethanks for the link.
Hugs cecilia
I wonder if the murals are a new thing. We lived there once and there were no murals but heck, that was back in the dark ages so anything and everything changes over time.
ReplyDeleteYou found a lot of murals! My favorite is the one that was hard to photograph.
ReplyDeleteWhat an array of beautiful art!
ReplyDeleteI especially love the fading happiness spreading art by the kids! :)
That are alls fantasic art!!!
ReplyDeletehave a good days, hugs Elke
What great murals you've shared.
ReplyDeleteI liked them all.
All the best Jan