Tansy Maki Mural - George town, Cayman Islands
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This mural by artist Tansy Maki is located at the entrance of the Royal Watler Cruise Terminal in George Town, Grand Cayman. It was unveiled in a ceremony on Monday January 19, 2016.
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Location: Cayman Islands
Date Posted: 02/25/2017
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Muralist Tansy Maki lowered the curtain on her newest artwork on Monday, January 19, 2016. Located at the entrance of the Royal Watler Cruise Terminal and commissioned for the Port Authority, it depicts iconic Caymanian sights to remind locals of their surroundings and provide a backdrop for visiting tourists. She hopes her newest artwork featuring iconic Caymanian sights gives tourists and residents a sense of gratitude for visiting or living in such a beautiful place.
Ms. Maki runs MindsEye Art Ltd. and has created murals for The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, Luca restaurant and private residences.
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The mural for the Port Authority does not have a name, but Ms. Maki calls it “Natural Cayman.” Made with sealed and protected acrylic paint, she expects that it will last for more than 10 years with upkeep and maintenance.
The mural is heavy in Cayman symbolism.
The Wild Banana Orchid, Cayman’s national flower, is depicted, as is the Cayman parrot. “Both of which can be seen whilst hiking the Mastic trail, a favorite pastime of mine for the 16 years I have lived and worked here,” the artist said.
“The conch shell is recognized and associated with the ways conch has been used in traditional Caymanian dishes for generations.
“The blue iguana is endemic to Cayman and is represented to remind us how unique and special Cayman is, and hopefully encourages locals and tourists to head out to Queen Elizabeth Botanical Park and volunteer with the Blue Iguana Program that is run there, and explore the beautiful gardens.
“The green sea turtle is seen as a symbol of old-time Cayman traditions, and also represents the diverse marine life that can be seen snorkeling and diving here, or out at the Turtle Farm.”
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