Public spaces meet multiple communities’ needs. Creation of this mural will be a step towards improving public life and generating a spirit of civic belonging for members of the diverse groups who visit our city.

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WHO: Blake Reagan (Artist) + REBOUND

WHAT: A Colorful Mural

WHERE: G Street Alley, Behind Brio Cafe, Southeast side of Arcata Plaza

WHEN: October 2021

WHY: Adding this mural will brighten and enhance the primary gateway to the Arcata Plaza.

For Blake Reagan, using art to portray civilizations quest for achieving sustainable lifestyles has always been a primary mission.   While expressing himself through traditional oil paintings, ceramic sculptures, larger than life murals, or live performance fluorescent painting, the duality of the human experience can be seen throughout all of his work.  For him, art acts as a catalyst to influence and adopt more viewers into practicing sustainability, establishing community based action, and pushing an agenda of an uplifting positive movement.

In 2018 he became involved in mural projects throughout Humboldt County, and was a participant in the Eureka Street Art Festival. Thus reinvigorating a strong passion for creating large murals that the public can enjoy on their commute or during urban explorations, starting a campaign for the beautification of our public spaces.

Though self taught, Blake received an A.A. in Liberal Arts at College of the Redwoods.  Mostly working out of his studio in Eureka, California, he also paints at several events and festivals around Northern California and Nevada.

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