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Mural Artist: James Kirkland (Calling Our Ancestors) in Salt Lake City, UT

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Mural Artist: James Kirkland (Calling Our Ancestors) in Salt Lake City, UT

Salt Lake City, UT

Photo: Jurandir Lima · via Google

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Three children and a black cat emerge from a classical stone archway framed within a weathered brick wall in this mural by James Kirkland. Rendered in grayscale with selective touches of color, the composition depicts the figures in period clothing, with the eldest child holding what appears to be fabric or a scroll while gazing outward. The architectural backdrop, complete with detailed stonework and a glimpse of sky beyond, creates a sense of passage and threshold, suggesting themes of memory, heritage, and connection across time.

Location Type

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Location

401 400 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA

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