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Heart Bloom

Mural Artist: Regan Russell
June 2023

Community is in bloom in the College Area! This mural project is in partnership with the College Area Business District at The Little Flower on the corner of El Cajon Blvd and 56th Street. Beautifully designed by Regan Russell, who lives just down the street from The Little Flower, this mural represents the heart and community of the College Area. Daisies, roses, and carnations fit together like a puzzle and form the shape of a heart. Bright and uplifting colors, some painted by the smallest of hands during our Community Paint Day, catch the eyes of all who drive or walk by. It is a joyful reminder of the love and companionship that can exist between neighbors and even strangers. Similarly to the different types of flowers coming together in the mural, we witnessed people painting together for the first time, local businesses contributing food and drink to share (Scrimshaw, Cheba Hut, and The Cravory), and countless people stopping by to talk and share stories.

This project has been incredibly special and we are grateful we could help bring this neighborhood together through painting and collaboration. A big thank you to MariaElena of The Little Flower for being a wonderful host and for trusting us with her wall space. Thank you to the College Area Business District and College Area Community Council for making this project possible. We are excited to continue to see all that blooms in the College Area. 

This mural was funded by the College Area Business District and the College Area Community Council.