The Islands Mural

Artist: Marquez Scoggins

Location: 713 S. University Ave., Carbondale, IL

Materials: Existing wall and paint

Installation date: 2024

This eye-catching mural transforms a building wall into a vibrant scene where nature and architecture meet. Creating a unique visual impact. On the right is a geodesic dome (a part of Southern Illinois history), combined with a flower, and flowing water helps highlight the connection between technology and nature.

Colorful mural of a large tree with pink, green, and yellow foliage, reflected in a body of water, with a backdrop of a bright blue sky and a stylized mountain range painted on the side of a building.