“Take Up Space”
Location: 2028 14th St. Boulder, CO 80302 (alleyway behind the Boulder Theatre and Pedestrian Shops)
2023 Summer Mural Series
Photos by Peter Kowalchuck
We're proud to share the finished murals from our 2023 Summer Mural Series starting with this mural by Latasha Dunston! Our latest series of murals focused on the theme of Community and Collective Healing.
Latasha's mural "Take Up Space" reminds those who feel othered to always show up as their authentic selves. The artist often works with affinity groups like Brown Girls Climb @browngirlsclimb that encourage minority groups to get outside and feel comfortable in outdoor recreation spaces. She wanted to offer a positive affirmation and reminder to hold your head high wherever you find yourself.
Her mural forms a triptych across three utility boxes, transforming an everyday object on our streets into something spectacular. Latasha works primarily as an illustrator. (She even received her BFA in scientific and medical illustration!) She loves the outdoors and takes inspiration from nature, often drawing plants. Latasha fills the background of the mural with illustrations of various foliage. The reds and purples of her lettering pop against the greens of the verdant background.
This mural took 13 hours for Latasha to complete!