MURAL #11

Celebrating the Kid in all of Us- this Youth Mural is inspired by all the activities you can enjoy on the island. From building sandcastles on the beach to bodyboarding to biking to playing soccer at Mike Chappell Park, there is a sport or leisure activity for all at any age. What is your favorite play activity in Carolina Beach? 

This 1,200 square foot mural is partially funded by the Arts Council of Wilmington & NHC, Nauti Dog, Urti Realty, Island Women and the Island Men. 

Mar`Emilia Borja- Maria Emilia Borja is a multi- media artist whose goal is to bring art to the public in the form of colorful, bright murals. She co-owns an eco design brand called Mushpa + Mensa with her partner Cara, and hopes to expand the business to include muraling in the process. 

"I have sketched ideas for many walls throughout the city. Painting murals is one of my artistic aspirations. Currently I work with fiber and printmaking, but my artistic abilities expand from sculptural work, including ceramics and bronze, digital media, as well as analog 2D mediums such as acrylic and gouache.   My illustrative style focuses of figures with bold features, bright colors, and emphasis on a diverse representation. I enjoy including flora and fauna, symbolism, text, and a true message in all of my work. This is also a main feature of my current and successful art retail business, Mushpa + Mensa.

Street art has always been an influence of mine going back 15 years or more as a young artist exposed to graffiti art under bridges in the Midwest, to large community-based spaces when I lived in New York City in the early 2010's. The street artists like Banksy, 10 Hundred, Shepard Fairey and Miss Van have been the main influences of my artistic career and the ones who have inspired me to pursue becoming a muralist, specifically one that includes public art. Other influences and inspiration have come from Italian classical, European impressionists, and modern artists". 

Mural #11 is located at 501 Dow Road S at the Mike Chappell Park. 

Youth from all the local schools will be encouraged to participate in the painting of this mural. Sign up to begin end of March for April participation. 

Spring 2022. Follow us on FB and/or INSTA for all unveiling details.