Artists paint murals in Forest Service bathrooms at Lake Tahoe

TAHOE CITY, Calif (KOLO) -The Tahoe Fund hired Lake Tahoe-area artists to create murals in U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin bathrooms.

“We are so lucky to have such talented artists in our local community and great partners at the Forest Service to be able to do something like this,” said Amy Berry, Tahoe Fund CEO. “Our hope is that when people see these stunningly beautiful murals they’ll be inspired to do their part to leave Tahoe better than they found it.”

The Forest Service and the Tahoe Fund picked five artists earlier this year to create the murals. Their job: Paint murals that establish a sense of place in four different national forest restroom facilities in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

Stateline Lookout in Crystal Bay

Created by North Lake Tahoe resident and full-time artist Ian Scott, the artwork in each of the two Stateline Lookout restrooms was created to depict a “room with a view.” The scenery within each restroom reflects the scenery that can be seen outside, however they differ in design by time of day and season they represent.

Logan Shoals Vista Point on Lake Tahoe’s east shore

South Lake Tahoe resident and classically trained artist Talia Koval’s design “Nature Sings,” was selected for the Logan Shoals Vista Point restroom as it illustrates the breathtaking landscape of Lake Tahoe as seen from the East Shore. At the forefront of the mural are vibrant pine trees, with the focal point of the mural its majestic sunset, with warm hues casting a radiant glow over the mountains in the distance. Koval painted the mural alongside her partner Michael Passaretti.

Big Meadow Trailhead in South Lake Tahoe

Two artists were selected to paint two restroom stalls at the Big Meadow Trailhead.

Cyan Samone’s mural takes viewers inside the habitats of local Tahoe wildlife that appear larger than life. The concept of being surrounded by their environments is intended to give viewers a deeper sense of connection with nature and invoke a desire to protect it.

Alyssa Cumpton’s mural was designed to inspire and educate visitors about some of the native animals in the Tahoe region, including Steller’s Jays, American Black Bears and the endangered Sierra Nevada Red Fox.

Sawmill Pond in Meyers

Charlotte Castillo, an artist and art teacher at Tahoe Valley Elementary School, was selected to paint murals in the two restrooms at Sawmill Pond. Her designs depict humanity’s relationship with nature, showcasing the experience and visual wonder of the region.

Kelly Brothers supplied the paint for the project.

More information: www.tahoefund.org

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