Located near the entrance of one of Hattiesburg’s expansive parks, Duncan Lake, this Phase 3 design brings nature to life with a twist on local art through bright colors and bold design.
“Ballet Folklorico” is a collective term for traditional Mexican dances that emphasize local folk culture with ballet characteristics – pointed toes, exaggerated movements, highly choreographed. Each state in Mexico has its own traditional dance. This design represents the state of Jalisco, which has not only one of the most popular dances in Mexico but it is a symbol of the Mexican folkloric dance.
This unique design keeps the sense of a gray utility box, but with chiaroscuro painting that features Mississippi flowers, Mountain Laurel, Magnolia, and Dogwood.
This design features a honeybee in between clusters of blueberries and dewberries. Both the berries and honeybees grow well and abundantly in our area. The relationship between bees and flowers/fruits is like that of people in a community.
This utility box is meant to resemble stained glass and serves as a reminder to take care of the seeds we sow in life, especially when it comes to children. They are our future, and from tiny seeds grow mighty trees.
