New mural works in progress for Caoba at Miami Worldcenter

Miami Worldcenter Murals by The Color Dreamers

Check out our sneak peak photo of our latest mural in Miami Worldcenter for Caoba Condominiums. We are adding a few more bursts of colors to this art piece that will really bring it to life. The mural is located in the entrance of Caoba at Miami Worldcenter.

This mural wraps around the the columns, walls and floor to create a truly immersive environment for guests entering the building. One of our favorite mediums is airbrush and stencils. In this project we combine both on massive walls creating an abstract cityscape of Miami. More updates of full project coming soon!

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Miami Worldcenter is a large mixed-use development under construction led by principals Arthur Falcone and Nitin Motwani, spanning several blocks in the Park West neighborhood of Miami, Florida, just north of downtown

May 16, 2019May 16, 2019

The Miami Times interviews The Color Dreamers mural dream team.

Artists help preserve culture of the area with Little Haiti Mural Project

We were interviewed by The Miami Times regarding our mural artwork in Little Haiti Miami. Little Haiti is an area in Miami that is currently facing the edging and emerging interest by developers. Our mural was created in collaboration with a community organization seeking to highlight the areas culture of Haitan descendants. Below is a link to the full article and some excerpts from our interview. Enjoy!

https://www.miamitimesonline.com/lifestyles/the-little-haiti-mural-project/article_b89695c6-8f49-11e8-9d41-c763a616f36e.html

Some say that Little Haiti is turning into an extended version of Wynwood. With its vibrant native culture, art and murals, and ethnic restaurants, this part of Lemon City is emulating many of the positive traits that abound in Wynwood. But all the positive attention in the neighborhood is enticing some unwanted attention from outside forces.

Much like what happened in Wynwood and its graffiti scene, big-brand developers salivate at the idea of using the desired, sturdy and vacant land of Little Haiti to establish a foundation and foster their vision of growth and development for the future.

Promises of change can impact the community in a negative way, and these residents, business owners and artists know it. Little Haiti has places that exhibit great art from many recognizable names that bring in tourist dollars. But that is countered by developers, whose goal is to renovate the area without accounting for the resident’s needs and culture.

Artists and proponents of art are using their voices and skills to consolidate community interests with developer’s plans of growth. Little Haiti is a lively place imbued with culture and artistic prominence. The community boasts many art studios and galleries, as well as dance classes, public markets and nighttime events. The warehouses, businesses and restaurants serve as canvasses that different artists use to beautify the neighborhoods with different aspects of Haitian and Caribbean culture and folklore. These murals were created by artists who want to improve the community by making art that reflects the roots of the residents therein.

The Color Dreamers is another set of artists who participated in the Little Haiti Mural Project. The duo consists of Ivette Cabrera, longtime Miami resident of Nicaraguan descent, and Amir Shakir, black and born in Louisiana, who’s been living in Miami for the last eight years. Together, they embrace the culture of Little Haiti and reflect it in their art, instead of making art for art’s sake.

“The process of making a mural in Little Haiti is delicate and has to be designed carefully, explained Cabrera. “If we put anything out there that doesn’t relate to their cultural identity, then we are going to change the identity of the whole community,” she said.
“We don’t see development as a negative thing,” Shakir said, “but, the people should know that they can be part of the development and make it about themselves and about the larger picture at the same time.”

Ofir, Delionis, The Color Dreamers and Rivera understand the importance of using art as a vehicle to cement a sense of identity and pride in a neighborhood and its people.

February 5, 2018April 29, 2018

Wynwood Walls

Wynwood Walls, Graffiti and Murals in Miami

A true form of magic exist in Miami unlike any other city. It’s innovative transformation has attracted visitors from all parts of the world to experience it’s captivating beach landscape and its artistic renaissance. One point of interest that has changed the way we experience Miami and its ever changing art scene is The Wynwood Walls. But before we get too ahead of ourselves, first lets talk a little about the history of the Wynwood murals that created the fame for this small neighborhood we call Wynwood.

Wynwood has been dubbed the Art Mecca of the world and with good reason. Within just the course of a few years it transformed itself from a collection of derelict warehouses to one of the top tourist attractions in Miami.. Today, Wynwood houses over 2,000 different murals, graffiti and street art that range over a 9 block radius and want to know the most interesting part of it all is? Wynwood is a revolving door for international artists that continues to change its artistic landscape year after year. And the artists fly in from all parts of the world from France and Berlin to Mexico and Peru. Each artist ranging in artistic style, vision and skill. But who are the ones that started it all? Well the answer is not so simple but lets start with Primary Flight.

In 2007, Primary Flight invited 35 graffiti artists to participate in the first open air art exhibition taking over many walls in the area. In 2008, they expanded to over 80 artists and in 2009 to over 150 artists forever changing the small neighborhood into the art mecca that it is today. However, it was not Primary Flight alone that changed the imaginative landscape of Wynwood. For decades Miami had the reputation of attracting thousands of art collectors, galleries and artists through its world known art fair Art Basel that takes place every year during the first week of December known as Miami Art Week. With many satellite art fairs opening up during Miami Art Week, Miami was attracting art enthusiasts, major brands and big time art collectors ready to spend a week on the sandy beaches while splurging on world class art. It was only natural for a collective of artists and galleries to take part in the action to attract attention to their artworks.

Wynwood became a living organism, cultivating growth within the artist community and more galleries moved into the area hoping to get a slice of the pie. The revitalization was taking place and every creative entity in the world was starting to take notice. One of those creative entities was our own. Formed in 2009, Chrome Art Gallery opened its doors and brought together local artists pushing the art scene into new realms. Live shows, live painting and projected art shows took place over the course of 3 years. Later in 2012, we opened Viophilia as an artistic sanctuary for artists that sought studio space to create and exhibit their latest works. We curated art murals throughout the area and continued in the creative tradition that gave Wynwood its name.

Cue, Tony Goldman. An art enthusiast and real estate developer with enough funds to completely change the face of the small neighborhood into a world class experience. He created outdoor spaces, fusion restaurants and persuaded the city to allow for 20 bar and restaurant permits in the neighborhood. Goldman, along with a few other developers, was originally one of the developers of Soho New York and Ocean Drive in Miami. Tony knew a thing or two about how to develop an area that embraces art and architecture all while merging the need for interactive environments. He created The Wynwood Walls, an outdoor garden space with walls that tower over visitors allowing them to experience art as if they were looking at large art canvases. It is one the the largest curated outdoor exhibitions to date.

Fast forward 10 years and here we are.

Wynwood now attracts top brands like Ducati, Gucci and a plethora of bars and restaurants paying high costs just to be part of the art. The neighborhood that was once a tiny thread in the fabric of Miami became the creative model for many cities across the United States. Its ever changing artistic landscape continues to attract world known artists, art enthusiasts and collectors forever changing the way we experience art. Wynwood must be the only place in the world that can offer an interchangeable outdoor exhibit that showcases the best talent while allowing visitors to partake in in a truly unique outdoor experience that is the Wynwood Walls.

We embraced the evolution of the neighborhood, its adaptive nature that give the momentum to creativity in all forms and in return we got truly unique outdoor museum that pushed the bounds of creativity leaving all those who experience it forever changed.

March 16, 2017April 1, 2023

Chinoiserie Murals

Chinoserie murals are some of the most elegant and traditional style murals that can really enhance the design of a home. Chinoiserie has early roots in East India and Chinese trade dating back as early as the 17th century. Born in the early artistic traditions of Asia, Chinoiserie is derived from the French word Chinois meaning Chinese and reflected Asian decorative arts, architecture, literature, theater, music and garden design. The trade between Europe, China and Asia during the 17th century popularized the style and it was often characterized by some Rococco elements within the designs. The sophistication of Chinoiserie became a global phenomenon and many versions were developed in India, Japan, Persia, and Latin America. Design elements include organic forms in nature, birds, trees, asymmetry, and the use of materials such as porcelain, silk, wallpaper, exotic stones, textiles and even some wood-block prints.
Imitations of Chinoiserie can be found in Western art techniques and it was often used to decorate elaborate and elegant royal rooms through the use of wallpapers and furnishings. The attributes that enhance the style can be seen in the delicate use of pastel colors, rich use of gold and enchanting imagery of folly. The tradition of Chinoserie was lost when the first Opium War started and many have sought to revive the style within their interior designs today with a more modern touch. Many companies make wallpapers that reflect the style however. the problem with incorporating Chinoserie wallpaper in today’s Interior Design applications is that art should always reflect the elements and architectural features of a space. The art should wrap around the space, play with the light and tailor itself to the specific furnishings within the room. Without the creative applications of a true professional artist, a wallpaper application may seem out of place in a home that has more luxury design to it.
A professional mural artist can enhance the space of a home by making sure that the colors, style and design of a mural fits the style of the home making a truly impressive visual impact. To learn more about different mural techniques and styles contact us today! Let a team of professionals create a beautiful work of art that will leave a lasting impression for years to come!