Original mural by qwynto on Carr Hardware (547 North Street)

The Let It Shine! Public Art Partnership welcomed qwynto to paint an original 50-foot by 18-foot mural on Carr Hardware at 547 North Street.

qwynto is a professional illustrator and muralist with a love for telling stories through quirky color palettes and engaging characters. His clients have included names such as National Geographic, Meta, Discover Card, and Devolver Digital. His work can be seen on one-hundred-foot murals as well as in animations for the Discovery Channel. Having lived all over the United States and England, a lot of his inspiration comes from his travels.

qwynto is the professional name for artist Zach Kremer; a name he derived from “Quinton,” his middle name, and the desire to separate his personal identity from his art. qwynto was born in Massachusetts and attended the Massachusetts College of Art. His sister moved to the Berkshires six years ago and he has spent many summers here. He draws much of his inspiration from outdoor recreational activities, the beautiful scenery of the Berkshires, and people of all shapes, colors, and sizes.

“I’m a visual storyteller,” says qwynto. “Through my artistic style, I will tell the story of the area and its people through a silent comic format. Using my unique color palettes, I will display the broad range of people that populate Pittsfield.”

This mural was funded by a MassDevelopment Transformative Development Initiative (TDI) Creative Catalyst Grant and was completed in September 2023.

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