Murals

Hattiesburg Horizons

Sumer West

‘Hattiesburg Horizons’ stands at 13 feet high and 42 feet wide. It serves as a homage to the city’s infrastructure and architectural elements, acknowledging its heritage. A fitting theme for the city’s 50^th mural, the design pays tribute to Hattiesburg’s history while celebrating exciting developments on the horizon.

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Essence of Happiness

Andrea Kostyal

Hattiesburg Alliance for Public Art (HAPA) joined Brighter Broadway, a Leadership Pinebelt group, to unveil the city’s 48th mural. Part of an ongoing Broadway Drive revitalization effort, the new piece is titled ‘Essence of Happiness.’ by Andrea Kostyal. ‘Essence of Happiness’ illustrates how progress and life choices impact both individual and community vitality. The mural stands at 75” wide by 18” tall, measuring 1,350 square feet.

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Be You

Ivan Roque

Hattiesburg Alliance for Public Art has joined forces with a local clothing boutique United Apparel Liquidators to unveil the city’s newest mural. Located in the Hattiesburg Avenues, the fashion-forward design by Miami artist Ivan Roque adds a fashionable flair to the district.  

Titled ‘Be You,’ the art piece stands at 13 feet high and spans 64 feet in width. It’s the sixth large-scale mural added in the Hattiesburg Avenues and the city’s 47^th mural overall. The Avenues is a thriving area for local commerce and entertainment along Hardy Street, offering a vibrant quality of life for residents and visitors. To fit the location, Roque’s art incorporates recognizable fashion elements with a bold and modern approach. 

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Love Language

Thomas Jackson

“Love Language” was created with the goal of inspiring change, instilling pride, and advocating for those with disabilities. Featuring a message in sign language, the design illustrates that love is a universal language across individuals with all abilities. Hattiesburg artist Thomas Jackson was selected as the muralist for the project, and he received assistance from Forrest General Hospital’s Project SEARCH students.

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Noche de Encanto

Hector Boldo

“Noche de Encanto” portrays the lively energy of Mexican culture with four folkloric dancers, evoking the spirit of celebration and movement. The central focus is a majestic prickly pear, a cactus that can thrive in harsh environments. It is adorned with its fruit and represents resilience, strength, and endurance. Anchoring the composition is a sugar skull, symbolizing the profound connection between life and death. Against the backdrop of a moonlit night, the mural encapsulates the enchantment and mystery that permeate Mexican traditions, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in a world where cultural heritage dances under the shimmering light of the full moon.

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The Family

Ricardo Moody, Willie L. Cooks III, and Sidea Cooks

“The Family” recognizes Hattiesburg native Oseola McCarty’s family values and her iconic contributions to the community, including a $150,000 scholarship endowment to The University of Southern Mississippi in 1995. Hattiesburg, Miss. artist Ricardo Moody joined art students Willie L. Cooks III and Sidea Cooks to design and paint the bright mural, which includes a cheerful color scheme and features McCarty surrounded by diverse neighborhood families.

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Love Court

River Prince

“Love Court” is Mississippi’s first full coverage, professionally painted basketball court. Located in Thames Park, a public greenspace, the court features inspirational messages of love and respect with bright and uplifting graphics. The park is open daily for residents and visitors to enjoy.

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You Can Do Big Things

Steffi Lynn Tsai

Nationally recognized artist Steffi Lynn of Brooklyn, NY completed this colorful wall mural in 2022 as a part of a public art series in Thames Park, a public greenspace and playground. The oversized message of “You Can Do Big Things” is designed by the artist to remind people to believe in themselves to manifest their ideas and dreams.

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Plant A Seed, Watch It Grow

Steffi Lynn Tsai

One of three public art pieces in Thames Park, a public greenspace adjacent to Thames Elementary, “Plant a Seed, Watch it Grow” was unveiled as Hattiesburg’s 40^th large-scale mural. It’s design illustrates the importance of education and investing in the future of youth. Artist Steffi Lynn of Brooklyn, NY has also completed projects for national companies such as Target, Wendy’s, Converse, and Kendra Scott.

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