CELEBRATE OREGON!

long story short: i got the great honor of designing the new OR license plate with the oregon cultural trust. then they hired me to paint 4 large-scale murals of the piece that are being placed in airports around oregon in eugene, PDX, redmond, and medford.

from a distance, the “celebrate oregon!” cultural trust license plate is a vibrant tapestry of oregon geography. look closer, and symbols – 127 in all – tell the story of the history, heritage and cultural practices that make our state unique. the marriage of the two in this piece of art speaks to the inextricable link between the physical and cultural diversity of oregon.

an interactive key to the symbols, available here, is a highly informative resource. the symbols represent all aspects of our shared culture including food traditions, artistic practices, heritage sites and historical figures. many speak to our way of life and cultural traditions. the key is written for all ages and levels of knowledge and serves as an educational tool for learning about oregon and its diverse cultures. celebrate oregon! recognizes and celebrates the many reasons oregonians love this place.

prints are available here!