Inheritance

At the base of the mural are the hands of an elder placing a bowl in the hands of a child – illustrating the passing on of knowledge and a more sustainable, nourishing and bountiful world for future generations. The bowl is a metaphorical heirloom, brimming with lively symbols of the Pacific Northwest, including ferns, Oregon Grape blossoms, a pinecone, raspberries, blackberries and trillium flowers – all topped with a perfectly perched bluebird. In the background, three monarch butterflies flutter through the air with Douglas Fir trees framing a silhouetted Mt. Hood – symbolizing home, regional familiarity, and nature. To check it out take the Hawthorne Bridge into downtown and you will see the massive new mural peeking out between the skyscrapers as you enter the city.

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