Dream Big / Work Hard

Dream Big / Work Hard

Fu’una selected achievement as the most motivating, positive, and visual concept. Beginning with the school’s existing mascot – a dolphin – the artist created a cast of oceanic and celestial characters. Together the paintings illustrate what achievement can look like. On Nelson Street, a dolphin balances the earth on its nose while a cloud watches, impressed. In another panel, a dolphin wearing a space suit with a smiley face patch floats by Jupiter, who appears happy to have a rare visitor. Another panel shows two jellyfish merrily swimming through space. On Eaton Street near Jastram Street, a tiny red hermit crab is shown envisioning a big, chrome shell with integrated lighting, mechanical legs, and loudspeakers. Look further up, and you’ll see the message in text: “DREAM BIG.”

Anyone can dream big, but you need to put in the work if you want to achieve something. On Eaton Street, towards the corner of Nelson, three arctic terns carry a blue whale past the sunset. The sun itself peeks from behind a cloud to wonder at their accomplishment. Above this scene, another text panel reads: “WORK HARD.”

The two phrases in the piece’s title distill the broad idea of achievement. They are intended to inspire students as they enter the building each morning. Fu’una dedicates this mural to them and all of their biggest dreams.

Fu'una

2022

Muralism; C2 Paint, Canvas Banners

195 Nelson St.

234 square feet in total. Panel dimensions vary: 6 x 10ft, 6.5 x 12ft, and 3 x 12 ft

$18,000

General Fund

https://atelier-fuuna.com/

Fu'una

Civic Infrastructure