Opening up by Gina Kiel



This mural in Whangarei is located on the side of one such building in James street and is titled "Opening up, Sharing the Colours, Communication is is connection" and was part of the Manaia Street Prints Festival of 2019.

Painted by Wellington local Gina Kiel who has said it fits well with the "Tuia te muka Tangata" or "Weaving the threads of humanity" theme. It encourages the idea of peaceful communication being a connection with people everywhere.

Gina is an award winning illustrator who exhibits at group shows around the world, creating work in her home studio for clients nationally and internationally, tattooing and painting murals.  Judging by the work on her website I'd say she is one clever cookie.



Linking up with Mural Monday.

Comments

Graham Edwards said…
The mind is a strange and wonderful place.
8 March 2020 at 12:00
local alien said…
Unusual. Bright and positive
8 March 2020 at 21:39
Sharon said…
I like it! It's a very clever concept.
9 March 2020 at 02:37
PerthDailyPhoto said…
Oh what a fabulous discovery Amy, beautifully done 💙
9 March 2020 at 04:37
jennyfreckles said…
That's very striking.
9 March 2020 at 09:39
Karen said…
I like the idea of posting murals and finding the artist and the thought behind the painting ~ this is beautiful ~ Blessings to you
9 March 2020 at 10:42
Sallie (FullTime-Life) said…
It’s beautiful, colorful, and Maybe the first modern art mural where the message makes total and absolutely sense to me. I get it! (Makes me feel like I’m not such an old fogey after all!).
9 March 2020 at 13:30
Susan Heather said…
Lovely, presume it is down the river end of James Street. I am going to the corner of James and Cameron Streets tomorrow so must try and locate it if I have time.
9 March 2020 at 13:56
Sami said…
Nicely done and great message. Thanks for participating Amy.
9 March 2020 at 19:15
Sami said…
Nice mural, it really pops with those bright colours. Great message too. Thanks for contributing Amy.
9 March 2020 at 19:16
Iris Flavia said…
Just how I feel these days!
9 March 2020 at 19:30
Bertiebo said…
Impressive. Connecting!
9 March 2020 at 19:39
Bleubeard and Elizabeth said…
This is smart, clever, colorful, and genuinely fills the side of the building beautifully. Gorgeous and a great find.
9 March 2020 at 20:39
Bill said…
A wonderful mural, very impressive.
10 March 2020 at 05:09
The Padre said…
Simply Twisted

Cheers
10 March 2020 at 06:18
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