Watch the time-laspe process video spanning from January to February 3rd, 2022. With the assistance of local photographer, Lisa Sampietro, GoPro footage was shot for the archive.
Age Of The Cool People
January 2021 - February 2021
This 60-foot building mural is intended to bring forth self discovery and a feeling of divine beauty. In twenty-one days, the mural was created in an ambidextrous painting style, solely using brushes. Commissioned by the city of Dunedin, Florida, the mural resides on the side of building of The Blur in the heart of the city on Main Street.
The wood panel painting aligns with the complete mural. The plaque was used as a reference during the process. After the completion, the original wood paintings were sold.
The Original Design
The original design was painted on three wood panels, with the last acting as the final design. The plaque sat on an easel at the bottom of the building for consistent reference. Without stencils or projections, Storm mimicked the original design with opportunity to evolve each concept with new detail and story. The composition creates a moving story towards the main street. Once the anchor elements were placed, the worlds were able to expand with the creativity of the moment.
A series of art prints were created of the final mural, original design, and detail photos. Shop the 10 signed edition prints, online.
About The Mural
A surrealist experience for the soul, the mural is a map of symbols and stories. With tarot and astrological imagery, The Cool People perform a tale of creative fulfillment. Truly an esoteric journey within our ethereal world. Left to right, the mural showcases The Earth, The Sun, The Star and The Moon. Hidden within the lare-scale story are multitudes of small details and mini stories and symbols. It's intended for the viewer to discover something new, bringing visitors back again and again.
Storm Ritter, the owners and managers of The Blur. Downtown Dunedin, Florida. February 2022. Their accomodations and support was tremendously valued.
Process
Artist introduction video created early 2023 for the local Dunedin Mural Tours website and digital app. Addresses the mural process and indoor wall of The Cool People (2021)
Art Tours
The Age of The Cool People mural resides on the eccentric Main Street of Downtown Dunedin, Florida. Murals and outdoor art are a growing commonplace in the area, bringing tourists to visit the town. With the presence of the building mural and indoor mural of The Cool People, Storm's signature has become a popular motif. Locals have been booking Storm to paint individual Cool People on their homes, solidifying a the positively prominent influence.
Detail of "Solar Symphony" which later inspired new canvas paintings and jewelry in Storm's 2022 fine art collection in New York City.
Mural Details
The surrealist elements of Age Of The Cool People are found in the small moments. Hundreds of The Cool People are embedded within the composition. Her attention to whimsical detail is reminiscent of an old world storybook. There is added gold trim on the top of the building and the side, locking in the ethereal world. The mural is filled with different realms and symbols, giving the viewer to discover. In the archive photos, transcend through the painting with the close-up and wide shots of the mural.
