Art and nature share a unique transformative power. We are proud to be a bridge merging community, the outdoors and art together in Theodore Wirth Park and encourage you to join us on this journey.
Art in the Park
Crystal Sokuu: Time is Now
The piece was created as a reminder to get out of your head. There is no better time to start than now. Crystal Sokuu is a talented visual artist, accomplished muralist, and passionate paint instructor dedicated to empowering individuals through art. With a focus on themes of women empowerment, self-discovery, and mental health, Crystal creates thought-provoking pieces that resonate with her audience on a deep emotional level. Connect with “Time is Now” through August 2024.
Wone and Youa Vang: Third Daughter, Restless Daughter
Youa and Wone Yang ccreated Third Daughter, Restless Daughterin response to their grandmother’s Hmong embroidery. The most important constants to their art is the hard work and integrity that they put into every project, and it’s their dedication and passion that makes their craft stand out. View their art installation along the fence on Theodore Wirth Parkway.
Mango Day Ashley Koudou and Taylan De Johnette
Ashley Koudou and Taylan De Johnette founded the design agency Mango Day in 2023 to help BIPOC creatives and entrepreneurs find solutions to grow their brands authentically. They recognized the gaps in opportunities for growth that are available for BIPOC artists and businesses and have dedicated themselves to uplifting and investing in them to help them grow, develop sustainable income, and build community. Koudou and De Johnette collaborated to produce the colorful mural you’ll see on a storage container that is used for sledding tubes and mountain bikes, right next to the Trailhead.
The Gallery at The Trailhead
Art Programs at The Loppet
Create your own art with Loppet Outdoor Art programs! Check out all of the offerings from Loppet Outdoor art here.
Trailhead Mural
We are thrilled to announce the artist for the upcoming Trailhead mural project: Philipo Dyauli!
Philipo Dyauli is a self-taught artist that embraces scale in a fearless way. His paintings and murals use bold color palettes to capture the joys of everyday life, specifically elevating the representation of Black and Brown people and their lived experiences. Dyauli also transforms his personal experiences into life-size paintings to create a unique form of visual storytelling.
Philipo will be working with the community on the upcoming mural – stay tuned for more information on how to get involved!
