{"id":25958149,"date":"2020-09-04T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-09-04T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakenona1stg.wpenginepowered.com\/collaboration-brings-new-mural-to-life\/"},"modified":"2024-09-05T09:47:22","modified_gmt":"2024-09-05T09:47:22","slug":"collaboration-brings-new-mural-to-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakenona.com\/blog\/collaboration-brings-new-mural-to-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Collaboration brings new mural to life"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A behind-the-scenes look at the creative process of designing and installing Lake Nona\u2019s newest mural.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Lake Nona\u2019s art scene is known for making ordinary things extraordinary. From the main lobby at Pixon<\/a> to the \u201cCode Wall<\/a>\u201d parking garage in Lake Nona Town Center<\/a>, our unique collection of community art offers interactive experiences in otherwise plain spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our latest installation is an expansive mural near the \u201cCode Wall\u201d called \u201cPrismatic.\u201d The mural was designed by local artist and Tavistock Development Company Senior Graphic Designer Carissa Bloemeke, who’s also responsible for the striking chalk mural in Pixon<\/a>\u2019s main lobby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The new mural\u2019s vibrant display was inspired by the spectrum of colors produced by a deconstructed prism and was installed by Lake Nona resident and small business owner Samantha Senf of Samantha\u2019s Walls<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Behind the mural\u2019s walls is an all-new, 8,500 square-foot chiller plant (a centralized system that cools the air for a collection of buildings). The chiller plant will support the expansion of Town Center<\/a> including new buildings like the Wave Hotel<\/a> and Lake Nona Performance Club<\/a>. Compared to alternative systems, using a chiller plant offers improved air quality, requires less maintenance, and saves 20-30% more energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this Q&A, Carissa and Samantha take us behind the scenes of their collaborative creative process that transformed the walls of a sustainable chiller plant into a community art piece. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q. Tell\nus about your inspiration for this mural <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carissa:<\/strong> I wanted this mural to look like a\ndeconstructed prism \u2013 almost as if someone clapped their hands and particles of\ncolors from a rainbow dispersed, flew around, and landed on the wall to create\na new pattern. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the layout and alignment of the colors, I drew inspiration from my sketchbook where I was testing different markers in rectangular shapes. I think it\u2019s really interesting to be able to take inspiration from daily life and how something unintentional can be inspiration for something very intentional. I spent a while playing with different ideas and I kept going back to that page in my sketchbook. Sometimes, your best ideas happen when you aren\u2019t directly focusing on the task at hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q. How\ndid you go about selecting the colors? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carissa:<\/strong> There are 20 colors in total to represent 2020 \u2013 the year of the installation. The colors themselves may look random, but were chosen with attention to detail. I wanted to create movement by using cool and warm tones in a subtle up and down zig zag pattern across the building, while making sure all interactions of colors in columns and rows remained harmonious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The light gray base color of the building was chosen to match the look of unfinished concrete, which gives the mural an industrial look. The base gray allows the spectrum of colors to contrast and pop off the building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q. Tell us about the installation process <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Samantha:<\/strong> This project was our first\ncommercial outdoor mural and our biggest challenge yet! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the\nchiller plant, we used 225 gallons of paint custom-made by our friends at Lanco\nto cover the interior and exterior between the primers, colors, and sealers. When\nwe saw the unique colors Carissa chose, we knew some would need more layers\nthan others to truly bring her vision to life. We used two coats of primer and\nfour or more coats of color \u2013 the red and yellow blocks all have at least eight\nlayers of paint! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the\nbeginning of the installation process, we drew each block three or four times\nby hand using chalk lines and tape. The installation process took us about\neight weeks to complete. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

My team of\nfive includes myself and my husband as graphic designers, an architect, and two\ncivil engineers \u2013 all from Venezuela. We grew as a team on this project and are\nso proud of the work we did to bring the mural to reality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Q. What\nis the most inspiring thing about the mural to you? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Samantha:<\/strong> Lake Nona inspires me every day. We\nmoved here from Miami because we love the color, the landscaping, and the\ncommunity that Tavistock is developing here. What we love most is how Tavistock\nis always striving to create the best type of living for Lake Nona\u2019s residents\n\u2013 full of life and art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We saw a\nbridal photo shoot and many others in front of the mural. That\u2019s what has been\nthe most inspiring and rewarding about this project \u2013 the community\u2019s\ninteraction with the mural. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carissa: <\/strong>I hope that people immediately smile\nand feel joy when they see the mural! Typically, when you\u2019re outside it\u2019s the same\nold trees and white walls, but it\u2019s different in Lake Nona \u2013 you don\u2019t get\ntired of your surroundings because the beauty of art surrounds you. I\u2019m\ngrateful to work on projects like this that add color and happiness to the world\nwhen we need it most. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The \u201cPrismatic\u201d mural’s finishing touch, a custom geometric letterform \u201cLake Nona\u201d sign, is featured on the exterior wall facing the Veterans Way entrance to Town Center. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Check out @SamanthaWalls<\/a> on Instagram to see highlights from the installation of the\nmural. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be sure to tag\n@LearnLakeNona<\/a> in your posts at any of our insta-worthy<\/a> community art pieces for a chance to\nbe featured on our Instagram feed. <\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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