“Making Wishes” by Cara Petricca (348 North Street)

The Let It Shine! Public Art Partnership welcomed Cara Petricca to paint an original mural entitled “Making Wishes” on the north-facing side of 348 North Street (the alleyway facing St. Joseph’s Church). The mural was completed on October 25, 2023.

About the Pittsfield Mural: “Making Wishes”

Per the request of the property owner, Paul Aronofsky, an agricultural theme celebrating Paul’s love of pigs and roosters was depicted in this mural. As the Owner/Director of Bluebird Farm Sanctuary and Wildlife Rehab in Cheshire, MA for over 15 years, Cara knew this particular theme suited her artistic style perfectly.

“Having rescued many pigs and roosters over the years, I knew that my special connection and knowledge of these animals would aid me in providing the building owner and the community a glimpse into their intelligence and beauty.”

The intimate mural on the 348 North Street building depicts the inner life and tranquility of a pig and rooster enjoying a moment under the sky with dandelion seeds sending wishes off into the Universe. With depth of color, texture, and whimsy the viewer is invited to make their own wish.

About Cara:

Cara Petricca is an American artist born in Pittsfield, MA whose work ranges from mural painting to ceramic sculpture to statement jewelry. Cara combines her skills in art with her passion for rescuing and rehabilitating wildlife, agricultural, and domestic animals at her sanctuary and studio location, Bluebird Farm in Cheshire, MA. Cara’s reverence and love for her subjects are thoughtfully communicated through vibrant color and texture. Her work can be found in collections both nationally and internationally.

“My art is a love letter to nature and an invitation to nurture benevolence and healing,” says Cara. “The theme of interconnection and empathy carries through all my work, whether it is a piece of statement jewelry, a sculpture, or a mural. My style is detailed and full of layers of color and texture inviting the viewer to come closer and explore.”

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