06/01/2026
An aquatic wonderland created for . designed the vibrant buildout of their new location and included spots for two murals:
Reception area
A bold, geometric array of fish and other fun water creatures. The palette is drawn from the corporate colors of Little Fish to integrate with rest of the space. The art is scaled for viewing both from a distance and up close.
Corridor
The hallway the kiddos take to get to the pool features an undulating current of water with fish and creatures. Local favorites include American shad, catfish, and redbreast sunfish. Even an otter and an Eastern painted turtle make an appearance. An abstract skyline of Fredericksburg adds to this local flavor.
Unlike the reception area, the focus of the hallway art is placed at eye-level for kids. I was going for a very personal experience here, offering opportunities for spontaneous discovery and interaction. An otter offers a welcoming high-five and several of the fish feature traits that individual children can relate to. There are fish with glasses (something I would’ve identified with as a kid), braces, a shy fish hiding in a submarine, and even one with headphones to prevent sensory overload.
Hopefully each time a child passes through the corridor they seek out their favorite fish and explore others. What could just be a means to get from one end of the building to the other perhaps can become an engaging and memorable experience.
Thanks to Aaron at Little Fish and Miller at Spaces for the commission and for the creative freedom to make something special.
