Street Art Revolution: "Calypso Project" Public Art Energizing Riviera Beach Marina

RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. - June 5, 2019 - PRLog -- The Calypso Project contains three unique public works of art that highlight the theme of " Aquatics" and  it creates a colorful, fun, multi-dimensional outdoor art museum for the public to experience. The project is sponsored by the City of Riviera Beach CRA.
Caron Bowman (curator and artist) of Street Art Revolution said: "Adding public art to the marina shows the deep commitment the City of Riviera Beach's CRA  has for the arts and I am honored to be part of their efforts. With public art projects such as the  Calypso project, Rivera Beach is continuing its forward direction as a destination of choice  for the marine enthusiast ."
Street Art Revolution is a public art company that was started by  Caron Bowman to bring artwork and artists into communities. There mission is to give them both a platform and an audience. They partner with governmental agencies, developers and corporations to deliver highly curated public art programs. Moreover, Utilizing public  art to act as a catalyst for positive change creating new narratives for communities with a sense of place and with a deep respect to  local culture.

Riviera Beach Marina Village is located at 200 E 13th St, Riviera Beach, FL 33404

Below gives details about the public art pieces @ the marina:

"The Aquarium" is a mural on a water tank made to look like an aquarium. (2 stories tall)
The Street art Revolution team took inspiration from the architectural design of the water tank. We decided to paint the water tank like an Aquarium. The design shows off the wonderful aquatic treasures of the area. The piece highlights suggestions from the community of aquatic life such as sea turtles, manatees, crabs, lobsters, starfishes stingrays and tropical fish.
One prominent feature of the mural is the 'Retro Diver' which reflects the fact that Riviera Beach is one of the top destinations for diving in the United States.  The image of the diver honors Naval Veterans of Riviera Beach.Another feature in the design of the tank is the Rolls-Royce that is an artificial Reef in the Intercoastal Waterway. The Rolls Royce owner sank the car in 1985 in order to encourage people to create artificial reefs. The Rolls-Royce today is 1 of 160 artificial reefs in the Intercoastal Waterway. Street Art Revolution Artists: Eduardo Mendieta and Anthony Hernandez

"Calypso Wall Mural" (120ft x 10ft)
The  Calypso wall mural took its inspiration from the African American and Caribbean culture which were essential ingredients to the development of the City's aquatic industries. The mural consists of a school of tropical fish. Each fish has embedded in their design African masks. The fish are done in a multitude of colors that represent the diversity of the community. Street Art Revolution Artist: Caron Bowman

"The Sail" is an art piece made of woven material in geometric patterns  on a fence (175 ft x 6ft)
"The Sail" takes inspiration from the aquatic industry. Riviera Beach Marina is one of the top places in the county for recreational boating. The concept design for the Sail comes from the long tradition of African American quilt making. Each of the geometric shapes in the installation is inspired by the nautical activity of sailing. The colors in the installation are inspired by the marina's location.
Street Art Revolution Artists: Eduardo Mendieta, Dalia Perryman Caron Bowman

https://youtu.be/Y_289R0ZUew


Images
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Riviera Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
The CRA is committed to redeveloping and restoring economic vitality to Riviera Beach
www.rbcra.com

Street Art Revolution is a public art company and capabilities include working across all art mediums including murals, sculpture, installations, and paintings. Our integrated approach covers artist engagement, briefing, concept design, planning, commissioning; fabrication and supervision through the installation of each project.​
http:// www.streetartrevolution.org

Caron Bowman is a multi-disciplined artist and owner of Street Art Revolution LLC. Her recent commissions include the Herradura Barrel Art Collection and the Pompano-Sculpture Project. In 2013, Rapper Kendrick Lamar in association with Creative Allies showcased her artwork in NYC at the Galapagos Art Space. The Beck's corporation selected her as a semi-finalist for the 2012 Beck's Green Box augmented reality series - which featured the best emerging artist around the globe. In 2014 and 2011, she was selected by Bombay Sapphire Corporation to be included in the Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series. She has been profiled by The Smithsonian American Latino Museum, The 2014 and 2013, Los Angeles African American Heritage Guide, fashion photographer Nick Knight's– SHOWstudio, and the Tom Joyner Foundation.

YouTube Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AHGjki0mWc