Lynn Landscape mural by DAST UNO

“Lynn Landscape” is a six-story mural by Colombian artist and designer DAST UNO, installed on the Demakes Family YMCA in downtown Lynn. The building is a local landmark, so the bright, abstract work can be seen from many vantage points around the downtown district. The piece reinterprets the nearby shoreline as a calm scene, energized by bold shapes and color meant to reflect the social life and activity that the YMCA brings to the community.

Shared public space is the main source of inspiration for DAST UNO’s art. He translates the physical and social landscape he observes into shapes and colors that try to capture the movement and character of the place around each mural. His abstract compositions invite viewers to look closely and find their own meaning and feeling in the work, and here the mural also gives local youth a more colorful, playful place to learn and explore.

What to Know

• The mural was installed in September 2020.
• It measures 75 feet by 20 feet.
• The project was organized by Beyond Walls.