NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. — It is art work on an epic scale. A dozen new murals are brightening up the cityscape in a Westchester County metropolis.

CBS2’s Tony Aiello has more on the eye-catching colours and intriguing designs in New Rochelle.

As the shadow of the pandemic lifts, artists are actually going to nice heights to bring large-scale works to the individuals.

“After the last two years, when New Rochelle was really the epicenter of the pandemic, it’s nice to have something joyful, something fun, something to bring the community together and create an outdoor museum,” stated Theresa Kump, of the New Rochelle Council on the Arts.

It began in 2019 with one particular mural and seven others. This year, the out of doors gallery has grown with 12 more. One work, titled “Always on the Move,” combines hyper-realistic and summary parts. It’s by the Dutch artwork duo referred to as Telmomiel.

“A little bit of life into the neighborhood, it’s nice to see,” artist Miel Krutzmann stated.

One mural pays tribute to blue collar staff who work in cities and preserve them working. Pop cultural references and Hispanic heritage are echoed in different works.

And close to the film theaters at New Roc City, a mural of King Kong spills onto the sidewalk to create an Instagram-able interactive phantasm.

“The level of excitement of people in front of art, and the level of inspiration it brings is just amazing,” stated Audrey Decker, curator of Street Art for Mankind.

Art for artwork’s sake is justification sufficient. If it entices individuals downtown, a lot the higher.

“People will come to see the murals. They’ll walk, they’ll try the shops, they’ll eat at a restaurant, they’ll have a drink, and they’ll enjoy the art,” Decker stated.

So lookup. You’ll get an inventive eyeful.

New Rochelle is holding an “Art Walk” on Sunday, to view the murals and meet the artists. It kicks off at 11 a.m. at Radisson Plaza, and it is free.