Auckland artist, Sara Fernandez, has unveiled her award-winning mural on the Youthline building in Grey Lynn.
The mural, titled ‘Grow’, highlights Sara’s passion to create a better environment for the community and youth.
In her submission Sara said: “I strongly believe that beauty can inspire people to feel loved and to grow. And interestingly, growing then creates the opportunity for more beauty. I feel like Youthline inspire people to grow and become the best version of themselves.”
Sara was quick to complete her mural, choosing to do it on a long weekend when the Grey Lynn street was quiet.
On completion of the mural Sara said: “I was very excited and scared at the same time of painting this huge mural, I had to deal with weather and height and I wanted the result to look perfect. Now I feel very proud and happy because everybody at Youthline loves it”.
The Nature Murals competition, which is part of the Paint New Zealand Beautiful programme and sponsored by Resene, ran from February - April 2019, with artists encouraged to submit mural designs which included an environmental message.
Artists from around the country sent in their designs, with the top ten murals selected based on their environmental message, enhancement of the community, and originality/creativity. Winning designs receive a $1000 grant, along with a $750 Resene paint voucher and other materials to paint their mural.
KNZB CEO, Heather Saunderson, said: "KNZB is proud to partner with Resene again this year to deter vandalism and Paint New Zealand Beautiful.
Numerous studies have shown the great impact murals have on their surrounding communities - from increasing civic pride, to a reduction in anti-social behaviour such as littering and graffiti. Together with Resene, we're excited to see Sara’s mural come to life and to help Auckland beautify their corner of New Zealand".
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Above: The before shot of the Youthline building in Maidstone Street