“With the honor of being selected to adorn Oolite’s exciting newest space I made the commitment to create mural that encompasses relevant regional imagery and symbolism to create a narrative of metamorphosis and seasonal change to celebrate and exemplify Oolite’s next chapter. The layout was methodically formulated in four sections signifying the change of seasons to represent Oolite’s excellence of 40 years serving the Miami-Dade arts community. Colors were carefully and methodically selected. The background displaying a color palette representative of the rising and setting of the sun, indicative of the cyclical nature of the passing of time. Two large blue and turquoise shapes were designed referencing natural waterways that shape, and support life. Purple and green shapes based upon contour studies of Mangroves, Strangler Fig, and Palmetto fronds interlock to reinforce structure, while the orange and yellow shapes represent native avian and insect life. Furthermore, the orange and yellow shape on the right of the composition is a direct reference of the wings of the Monarch Butterfly to emphasize positive growth and the transformation of Oolite’s exciting next chapter. Together these elements serve to create the metaphor to Oolite’s history and growth that healthy ecosystems not only provide the resources to survive, but to thrive allowing organism to elevate in existence. ”
