How This Artist Is Transforming His City With Positive Art

Former professional snowboarder and street muralist Pat Milbery found a way to bring his love of Denver, Colorado to life in a stunning street mural. Find out more about his “Love This City” project and how he set out to transform Denver with positive art.

History of “Love This City”

Self-taught artist Pat Milbery grew up in Minnesota, though considers Colorado his home. Before “Love This City,” he had already created a number of art projects throughout the city of Denver, including the “Colfax is for Lovers” alley cat on the side of the Lost Lake Lounge, and he is also the co-owner of So-Gnar collective.
Milbery had long dreamed of creating a piece of public art that would representative his love of Denver. To make this happen, he worked with VISIT DENVER, who commissioned Milbery’s piece to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Denver Arts Week.
To create the mural, Milbery (always been a big supporter of collaborative works) brought in fellow So-Gnar creative Jason Graves. Graves designed the piece, which went through many iterations as the pair focused on aligning the artwork with the character of the neighborhood. The mural was subsequently painted by Milbery, Graves, Remington Robinson, and Pat McKinney, finished just in time for Denver Arts Week.
Two more murals were also commissioned, one in the Golden Triangle Creative District and one in the River North Arts District.

Meaning of “Love This City”

Be sure to visit the “Love This City” mural at 7th and Santa Fe.

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