CLEVELAND — In September 2023, News 5 talked about six local artists Destination Cleveland selected to create new public art in six different Cleveland neighborhoods.

New murals that will breathe new life into Cleveland neighborhoods

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All murals are now complete.

Local artist Bob Peck wants the colors of his mural on Pearl Road in Old Brooklyn to pop off the wall.

“I see a lot of old architecture and a lot of muted tones, and I thought let’s bring in some vibrant colors. So I wanted a nature tone, sky and grass and blues and greens like that,” Peck said.

Selected from 150 artists, Peck said he was honored to be part of the six artists selected to commission work: “It’s so cool to walk around the city right now and see all the artists participating. I actually have one right next to my piece by Isaiah Williams, so I walk past it every day.” ” said Peck.

Isaiah Williams is also one of the selected artists.

“I always look forward to and strive to make art that is beautiful and tells the story of meaningful people…the many stories that we have here in Cleveland,” Williams said. he said.

William’s work on the old Case School side features a cardinal, Ohio’s state bird, and the culture of the downtown neighborhood.

“I know there is a mission to bring this building back to life and give it a new purpose for the community,” Williams said.

In the Lee-Harvard neighborhood, Artist Stina Aleah scattered her design liberally along the side of a building on busy Lee Road.

“If you look at the mural closely, if you see it closely,” Aleah said. “Some of these headlines, these torn headlines from the newspapers, are very specific to the Lee-Harvard neighborhood. Some of them, in particular, are about community revitalization and things like that.” he said.

You can find the six murals here:

• “The Land Where Anything Is Possible” by Lisa Quine, 8004 Lorain Ave., Detroit Shoreway neighborhood
• “The Land (Luna Moth),” Kelle Schwab, 6304 Fleet Ave., Slavic Village neighborhood
• “The Country That Redefined City Borders” by Ian Burleson 13046 Lorain Ave., West Park neighborhood
• Isaiah Williams 4050 Superior Ave., St. “The Land of Making Your Own Way” by St. Clair-Superior neighborhood
• “Land of Keeping It Fresh” by Bob Peck 4162 Pearl Rd., Old Brooklyn neighborhood
• “The Land Where Anything Is Possible” By Stina Aleah, 4071 Lee Rd., Lee-Harvard Neighborhood

You are encouraged to come out and see the murals, take a look and take photos. If you share, don’t forget to use the hashtag #TheLandForLife.