Artists: Cam DeCaussin and Joey Salamon. Mural installed: 2020. Located in the Downtown Breezeway. DeCaussin's vignettes on the north side closer to the historic downtown feature images of Chandler's roots and, moving south, images approaching New Square highlight the more iconic contemporary buildings in the city, looking to Chandler's future as a technology and innovation hub. Salamon's bold stripes entice viewers from far away to come get a closer look and brighten the pedestrian passageway. Though their artistic styles are polar opposites, Cam DeCaussin and Joey Salamon both envisioned a mural that showed the evolution of the town’s character. The two friends had never previously collaborated on a piece before. With the help of Joey Salamon’s extensive experience in mural painting, the pair completed the work in just two weeks. Both artists agree that the creation of murals is a great way to engage with the public, and is a testament to the value of creative expression. Cam DeCaussin lives and works as an artist in Phoenix. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Art in Illustration from Grand Valley State University in Michigan, where he and Joey Salamon met. Joey Salamon is a Michigan-based muralist known for his dynamic and bold abstract work. In addition to private commissions, Salamon has collaborated with major companies such as Microsoft, Steelcase, Downtown Grand Rapids Inc., and his alma mater, Grand Valley State University. Though he usually prefers to work solo, Salamon thought combining the two artist’s styles, abstract and realism, would add an interesting element to Monuments To Us.

For more information on the artists, visit camdecaussin.com and joeysalamon.art 

Source: City of Chandler