'SYMBOLS OF IDAHO' MURAL
In June 2020 Alexa Rose unveiled its first public artwork—an ambitious 80-foot mural: SYMBOLS OF IDAHO by the world renowned Belarus-born artist Yulia Avgustinovich.
SYMBOLS OF IDAHO may be viewed on the East-facing wall of the historic Jefferson Place building, 323 W. Jefferson at the corner of 9th and Jefferson in Downtown Boise.
Avgustinovich's original commission for Alexa Rose features a variety of flora and fauna native to Idaho, forming a delicate latticework across the Jefferson Place's iconic 1914 brick exterior. A special thanks to the building owner Hendricks Commercial Properties (based in Beloit, Wisconsin) and the City of Boise for their partnership.
"In my public works, I always try to create timeless, site-specific projects for the people who live there. I always do extensive research into the history, traditions, and culture of a place in preparation for my murals.
-YULIA AVGUSTINOVICH
Yulia's mural is Alexa Rose's inaugural public artwork, setting a high bar for future installations, as we invite artists from across the globe to bring their work to Idaho.
MEET YULIA
Born in Belarus and trained in St. Petersburg, Yulia is a sought-after muralist who works across the United States and Europe. Her delicate, nature-centric designs are all hand painted, as she completed the ambitious 80-foot mural in just 30 days.
"Art has always been a big part of my life. From my earliest memories, I have always been drawing, painting, sewing or creating in some form or another.
I went to the Minsk Art College in Belarus, where I studied classic painting, art history and art teaching.
During my time as an art student, I came to recognize my passion to bring art out of the studio and onto the street for everyone to enjoy. There is nothing I love more than creating art for people’s homes, decorating public spaces and seeing this transform a community's appreciation for their city or home. That’s what inspires me and makes me feel at my best as a muralist.
In the United States I’ve created murals in California, Colorado, Illinois, Oregon, Wyoming and Maryland. I have accomplished many splendid murals for Universities, recreational centers, art funds and in the private sector.
I love to meet new people, work in new places and environments, and go through creative challenges. It helps me grow, always stay inspired and keep learning something new."
