Take in the colorful views at the latest mural projects in Wynwood
Exploration is the best way to discover. Led by Jordan Betten (a local Wynwood resident, artist and Alan Faena-favorite), and tipped off by Primary Projects founders Books Bischof and Christina Gonzalez, we navigated through the heart of Miami’s creative community, Wynwood, to get a peek at the murals you should not miss during Art Week 2019.
Jean-Charles de Castelbajac — Emotional Puzzle at Ralph Pucci
Inside the famous Wynwood Walls space and presented by Ralph Pucci, this mural which launches in conjunction with Art Basel 2019 is a bright amalgam of Ralph Pucci’s past 40-years in fashion. Castelbajac is currently the artistic director of Benetton and has worked on collaborations with Keith Haring and Robert Mappelthorpe, among others. 343 Nortwest 25th Street.
Retna — The Tribute Wall
This massive scale work on the front of Wynwood Lofts represents a lot more than a collectible piece of art; the meaning behind its red paint is deep. It is considered to be Wynwood’s tombstone — listing, by name, figures who were instrumental in developing the community including Retna, Hox, Books, Typoe and Evils. 23rd Street and Northwest 2nd Avenue.
Nice’n Eazy — Rear Window
Miami-based husband and wife duo Nice’n Easy completed their project in the early days of 2019. Step back and take in the series of vignettes: silhouetted windows that are painted onto one side of Cube. Ten stories tall, the main mural took three months to complete. 222 Northwest 24th Street.
TYPOE — untitled
Commissioned by Related Group’s Jean Paul Perez and East End Capital, local artist TYPOE has just completed his neon mural, located in the driveway of Wynwood 25, one of the newest and most buzzed about properties in the area. Taking the born-and-raised-in-Miami artist just three and a half weeks to complete, his inspiration stemmed from everything this city represented. “I wanted it just to be Miami!” he says. “As everything changes in this city, this is a constant reminder that — hello people! Miami is amazing.” 240 Northwest 25th Street.
Bunky Echo–Hawk — Miccosukee mural
Known for his acrylic paintings about Native American topics and hip-hop culture, prolific artist Bunky Echo-Hawk highlights the connection between the The Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida and the city of Miami. Shedding light on real issues we are facing in 2019, it will certainly spark people’s curiosity to learn more about the tribe’s heritage, clean water movement, conservation initiatives, political activism, and their knowledge about the Everglades and South Florida in general. 2600 North Miami Avenue.
This story was originally published December 4, 2019 at 12:00 AM.