Daybreak Song & Let the Future Unfold — Water Tower Murals
Daybreak song the river, is a 15,000-square-foot mural in Winston-Salem celebrates the American River Otter, a semi-aquatic mammal native to North America. Though often unseen, otters inhabit the waterways and rivers throughout North Carolina, including Forsyth County. The artwork highlights their role in the region’s ecosystem and encourages awareness of their natural habitat. Recognized for its impact and scale, the mural received the 2021 Knope Award, honoring it as a significant public art achievement in the community.
Commissioned by the City of Winston Salem, North Carolina
Let the Future Unfold tells the heartfelt story of a young girl dreaming vividly of her future self and her unique place in the world. As she reaches for the stars, she remains hopeful, inspired, and filled with innocent wonder. Beside her stands a majestic great heron, acting as both her guardian and guide, symbolizing wisdom and protection on her journey ahead.
Commissioned by West Palm Beach Art in Public Places
These two water tower murals represent some of DAAS's most technically demanding infrastructure commissions. The Winston-Salem piece — at 15,000 square feet — received the 2021 Knope Award for significant public art achievement. DAAS's water tower and infrastructure murals demonstrate capacity for curved, large-format surfaces and long-duration projects requiring specialized rigging and equipment. Inquire about water tower and infrastructure mural commissions at artist-daas.com/contact.
Client 1
City of Winston-Salem, NC
Scale 1
15,000 square feet — 2021 Knope Award winner
Client 2
West Palm Beach Art in Public Places, FL
Type
Water tower / infrastructure mural