Touch the Earth Gently For All is Connected by Geraldine Martinez

This mural is located on the façade of the Education Department by Queensway off Commonwealth Park. The message behind this mural is that we are all connected. The artist wanted to create a ‘trompe l’oeil’ (deceive the eye) effect as if we have knocked down the wall of the building revealing a garden paradise. Mother Nature can be seen blessing the Earth with her touch, the message, that we need to look after our planet because every action carries a consequence. The mural aims to resonate with the actual park which it surrounds. The original design for the mural was tweaked slightly so that it now depicts a kingfisher and other species which are native to Gibraltar. Follow the artist online @geraldinemartinezart