Location
NewBo City Market
1100 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Artist
Ali Hval, Iowa City, Iowa
https://www.alihval.com/
Unveiled
June 10, 2024
Collaboration
This project was completed in collaboration with students from City View Community High School. Students assisted in all stages of the process, including ideation, design, and creation.
Description
A bumble bee serves as a unifying force in this collaborative painting, symbolizing interconnectedness within the community. As it carries a ribbon, it metaphorically ties together the diverse threads of community, echoing its role as a pollinator weaving through the wildflowers of Iowa.
Medium
Paint on canvas
Support
This project was made possible by Bank Iowa. Thank you!
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