A Meditation on Community and Nature

The work attempts to create an immediately visually intriguing space that is meditative and uplifting. As a work of art incorporated into SMOC’s meditative zen garden, the mural’s imagery takes inspiration from zen gardens and the raking of pebbles across the surface to resemble the flow and movement of water. The palette takes inspiration from the natural environment’s muted and rich palette. The alternation of muted reds, yellows, greens, and blues is inspired from the balance of seasons. Within these ripples of color, there are a number of painted scenes from the SMOC community drawn from photos. These images range from inaugurations of new buildings and community dinners to photographs of proud staff members and volunteers.