A new mural has bloomed on the corner of 8th and Main in Downtown Durango. It doesn't take a sleuth to see the amount of detail that has gone into creating the majestic creatures emblazoned on the side of one of Durango's longstanding establishments. "The wall immediately struck me as a perfect place for a mural -- the location, the texture of the stucco, the shape, and the beauty of the surrounding buildings," explains artist Ben Rogers. "I knew I wanted something with bold colors that mirrored the vibrant colors of downtown Durango, to pair with its historic color palette."
As the city opens its arms to public art and murals, artists like Rogers are creating pieces of art that embody the spirit of the community. Moose, elk, and mule deer illuminate the powerful, majestic, and resilient creatures that we call our neighbors and greet visitors strolling down Main Street.