The Mural, Nelson ‘MADIBA’ Mandela

This mural is created by Californian Mural Artist David Flores.  The city of Santa Monica and Nelson Mandela Foundation asked Flores to paint the mural to honor and celebrate Nelson Mandela, the South African Leader’s 95th birthday.  

This mural also commemorates a speech Nelson Mandela gave about the events surrounding sharpeville massacre where 69 people were killed during a peaceful protest, this event would prove to be a turning point in South Africa, leading to the end of Apartheid. 

“I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together, in harmony and with equal opportunities. ” - Nelson Mandela (6:37)

 
 
 

The idea

The goal: to celebrate Nelson Mandela while delivering and echoing his message.

Tone: Educative, Light, Peace, Celebration

 
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Assets:

  • Masked Mural: 2D, cut in photoshop, add missing space

  • Flying Doves: 2D/3D, add animation or use Particle

  • Letters: 2D

  • Wings: 3D model, add animation

  • Audio: Add audio of his quote from his speech

Possibilities:

  • Masked Mural: play adding color/image to each color block

  • Flying Doves: open arms to trigger the doves to fly?

  • Letters: try different styles

  • Wings: open arms to trigger the wings to show up?

  • Audio: maybe add a box (or some element) and once the user touches it, it activates the audio?