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Love Nature Mural by Raman Bhardwaj

2912 Rousseau Ct.

Gastonia

"Love Nature" Mural by Raman Bhardwaj

Armstrong Park Drive, Gastonia, NC


Stretching over 300 feet, this mural is a vibrant celebration of North Carolina’s natural beauty, brought to life by renowned muralist Raman Bhardwaj. This expansive work of art showcases a stunning array of the state’s native plants, birds, and animals in a colorful, illustrative style. It is the artist's largest mural to date.


Commissioned through a competitive RFP process by Keep Gastonia Beautiful, this public art project is generously funded by the North Carolina Arts Council, Rotary East Club, the City of Gastonia Arts Committee, and Keep Gastonia Beautiful.


Along Armstrong Park Drive, the mural is a community focal point—drawing support from local residents who

More than just a mural, this piece is a joyful expression of environmental appreciation and community spirit, transforming a public space into a living tribute to nature’s wonders.

The Gaston County Art Trail

Discover this and the vibrant tapestry of creativity along Gaston County's captivating art trail.

Over 300 foot long mural- on Armstrong park drive dedicated to loving nature.

Gastonia

Gastonia is the largest town in Gaston County, North Carolina and can be found just south of I-85 off of exit 17 in the center of the county. Hwy 321 runs north and south straight through town giving even better access to this booming metropolis.

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