TakerOne: FAUNA OF BELMONT BAY
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Murals @ Mason, Potomac Science Center, Belmont Bay, VA
ABOUT: FAUNA OF BELMONT BAY
TakerOne’s mural design blends four key species that inhabit Belmont Bay including the Yellow Swallowtail Butterfly, the Tree Frog, the Wood Duck, and the North American River Otter. The artist beautifully integrates the scale and environments of each animal to demonstrate the connection between them. Moving through insect, reptile, avian, and mammal, viewers can appreciate the biodiversity in Belmont Bay, VA. The large-scale mural faces a large open recreation field and is clearly visible from boats in the bay.
Fauna of Belmont Bay was initiated in November 2019 and intended to begin in April 2020. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the project was put on hold. We were thrilled to welcome TakerOne to the States in September 2021, and it was completed in just 2 weeks! The mural is TakerOne’s biggest mural to date and the first spray-painted commission by Murals at Mason.
ABOUT: TakerOne
TakerOne is a mural and street artist from Budapest, Hungary who, since 2001, has produced projects in London, New York, Los Angeles, Auckland, Spain, and Israel. After years of doing graffiti and tagging, he shifted his professional focus to paint photorealistic murals on a commission basis. He is dedicated to improving the built environment through the addition of inspiring, large-scale images.
FAUNA OF BELMONT BAY IN THE NEWS:
A Splash of Wildlife: Massive mural nears completion at Belmont Bay - by Paul Lara, insidenova.com
Mason Unveils New Mural at Potomac Science Center in Woodbridge, princewilliamliving.com
Thank You to Our Sponsors & Collaborators:
Office of Research, Innovation, and Economic Impact
Pitkins Ace Hardware
William A. Hazel Inc.
The Wall Foundation
Science and Technology Executive Office of George Mason University
Carolyn Wixson
Evan Michio-Cantwell