Tourists have already been spotted posing for photos in front of five unique murals and sculptures on Frederick Street, that emerge live in Technicolor. This is an early indication that the Love My Bahamas Downtown Art Experience is definitely attracting a lot of buzz.

Vaughn Roberts, managing director of the Downtown Nassau Partnership took the media and some of the artists from the project on a street tour showcasing the final products of five of 15 murals that renew the scene of what is known as historic Nassau. From what Tribune Arts noticed, it has definitely made an immediate and visible difference to the downtown landscape.

"We are excited about the transformation that has already taken place in this area, thanks to the diverse styles and talent showcased by local and international professionals," said Mr Roberts.

"We look forward to continuing unveiling over the next few weeks and would like to encourage everyone to visit downtown and bask in the positive energy that the artwork is bringing to the city."

The pieces, including sculptures by Antonius Roberts titled 'Down Home Gals' and Tyrone Ferguson titled 'Rake N Scrape' and murals by Toby Lunn, Maya Hayuk and Daniel Weise of the Urban Art Community, run south along Frederick Street from Woodes Rogers Wharf to St Andrew's Presbyterian Church steps on Shirley Street.

The intent is to create a new awareness of the place we are in, said Mr Roberts. "It's meant to show the spirit of the people."

Starting the art tour lineup was a mural called 'Hello Nassau,' designed by Brooklyn artist Thurdercut, who toiled day and night for a week making his design.

The creative process was intricate. The vision for 'Hello Nassau' was inspired by a visit to the Labour Day parade this year, where he took photos, and made sketches for a design that was projected on the wall. From there, the outline was painted during the day by Thundercut and his team.

According to the international artist, the creative process was amazing; moments when the city was alive, and moments when he felt like he and his team owned the city.

"This painting was inspired by Junkanoo," said Maya Hayuk, an American painter, who said she wanted to create a universal Junkanoo theme, as something that everybody can enjoy.

Ms Hayuk, who expressed an affinity with mural painting, said that her mural and others will add a special touch to downtown because it is a type of art that everyone connects with.

She said pictures of the mural have gone viral on photography websites, including pictures of Junkanoo Phoenix Rise, which features a Junkanoo bird woven into the pattern..

"To aid some of the problem with persons putting their dirty shoes on the wall, we painted the bottom of the mural in dark colours to stop the possibility of persons resting their foot on the wall," said Ms Hayuk.

"Mural painting is outside of the gallery and market of art. That's what I love about it," she said. "It is outside of the boundaries of a glass case, as a piece that is precious that can't be touched."

Along Frederick Street, up the hill, and along the steps leading to an historic passageway is an art space that people can relate to. Antonius Roberts and Tyrone Ferguson are the masterminds behind these works, which have attracted attention from passers by.

"I wanted to do something that was in your face," said Mr Ferguson. "I wanted to celebrate the ingenuity and creativity of the Bahamian spirit.

"My piece is all about rake and scrape," said Antonius Roberts. "The shapes and symbols are used to celebrate Bahamian culture and heritage is what makes it so appealing."

He created Down Home Gals, an art piece about Bahamian women, bringing the concept of Sacred Spaces from the Western end of New Providence to downtown.

In these sculptures, flowers are made from beer bottles, and hats are carved from the wood. They are ladies in natural form, said Mr Roberts, and their character takes on the aura of women here.

"It invites the viewer to be apart of the installation," he said.

"By the time the project is completed, it will be worth up to $100,000," said Vaughn Roberts. Maps will be distributed at Festival Place for visitors to do self guided tours. School and evening tours are in the works. The artists' goal is to put their final touches on all 15 murals by June 30.

Participating artists include Antonis Roberts, John Beadle, Chantal Bethel, Lillian Blades, John Cox, Claudette Dean, Tyrone Ferguson, Maya Huyuk, Jace McKinney, Toby Lunn Kishan Munroe, Joylon Smith, Allan Wallce, Arjuna Watson and Daniel Weise.

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