“Walk with Her” (Rainbow Ruby) mural by Pops Peterson (College Way)

Pops Peterson’s first mural, “Walk with Her,” has become a treasured Pittsfield landmark on College Way, featuring the monumental character, “Rainbow Ruby” who inspires people to walk undeterred through adversity.

It is inspired by Norman Rockwell's "The Problem We All Live With" from 1963.

Point your GPS to College Way, Pittsfield, MA, 01201 to view this mural.

Artist Bio:

Pops Peterson is an artist and public speaker from the Berkshires who gained national recognition for his “Reinventing Rockwell” collection. This collection reimagines the iconic works of Norman Rockwell as if they were painted in modern times, with characters reflecting the diversity of today’s America. Peterson’s work envisions social change and expresses his desire for a positive, inclusive, and just world. His celebrated collection became the longest-running solo exhibition in the history of the Norman Rockwell Museum and is currently on view in the Massachusetts State House.

As a public speaker on arts and civil rights, Peterson has been featured in various events and institutions, including the Norman Rockwell Museum, The Munson Arts Museum, The New School, and numerous public schools. His multimedia lecture, “Portraits of Freedom,” explores the contributions of artists to civil rights advancement, and “The Making of a Protest Artist” surveys international protest art through history.

Peterson’s work has been featured in multiple publications, including The New York Times and The Boston Globe, and he has been featured in textbooks, on television, and in museums across America. He is eternally grateful to the City of Pittsfield for their love and support.