The Parade (2022) A mural by Ryan Peltier for Shoreline Plaza
The Parade (2022)
A mural by Ryan Peltier
for Shoreline Plaza
Minnesota
Curator
Victoria Gildersleeve
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Artist Ryan Peltier thoughtfully combined animated moments of community with local advocacy – and pride – in his buzzing fourteen story mural. Wavy lines signify, more literally, the transportation efforts to connect the area, but also symbolize a deeper ethos: the fact that the city, as a whole, is proud to collaborate and work together towards the common good. With beloved local landmarks peppering the scene, the artist brings the messaging of unity back home, giving the entire neighborhood a sense of pride and belonging.
Documentary Film
Artist Statement
The original idea, which came from a panel we put together and included a diverse set of people, was the idea of inclusion. I love parades and Minneapolis has some great ones. We used to have the Mayday parade every year. It was organized by the Heart of the Beast Theater, and they would make these giant floats and puppets out of paper mache. People would bring these homemade double decker bikes and moving sculptures. We also have a huge Pride Parade and celebration that goes through Loring Park, very close to where the mural is located. I just wanted to create something which represented the way that I know Minneapolis can be. My work, more generally, is a way for me to escape into a world that makes sense and people can get along. I hope that the Mural captures this spirit and the people who see it can experience this vision of how our cities can be.
Artist Biography
Ryan Peltier is an artist and illustrator based in Minneapolis Minnesota. He makes Illustrations for excellent publications and has taught at many Colleges around Minneapolis and Saint Paul. His work has been recognized by Adobe, American Illustration, Society of Illustration Los Angeles, 3×3 and Print Magazine.
Mural
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