Color will cover a new development in downtown when a renowned artist transforms the building with a mosaic mural.
Fort Myers resident David Acevedo has been selected by the Zimmer Development Company as the creator of the image for their mural project.
The company commissioned Acevedo to create a piece exclusively for the project, which is expected to be unveiled later this year.
The mosaic mural, entitled after Acevedo’s piece “The Living Lands,” will be installed near First Street at the Zimmer Development Company’s multi-family development, The Ivy. The artwork depicts a mangrove as the main subject, symbolizing the protection of our coasts. The rest of the abstract elements serve as symbols of what Southwest Florida represents for the artist.
Zimmer Development Company is excited to announce this collaborative partnership with renowned artist David Acevedo, the Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency, and the Fort Myers Public Art Committee,” says Development Manager Spencer Peterson. “This dynamic collaboration aims to bring together artistic visionaries to transform David Acevedo’s exceptional piece into a breathtaking mosaic mural.
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