"Light Bearers" Completed at Niagara Falls High School

Renowned artist Justin Suarez, known as @aerosolkingdom, has masterfully brought to life the stunning mural titled "Light Bearers" at Niagara Falls High School. This awe-inspiring project represents a collaboration between Niagara Falls High School and the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area.

Having witnessed the success of the numerous murals gracing the city of Niagara Falls that were created as part of the NFNHA's Heritage Arts/NFMurals program, the project's stakeholders turned to the expertise of the NFNHA staff to guide their vision to fruition.

The artist chose to depict two young people holding a lantern in the midst of a labyrinth. The light from the lantern represents the path forward, through the maze of challenges that high school can present. The stars surrounding the lantern represent the way that these two young people share their light with others, providing hope and guidance to those who are lost. The circle around the labyrinth represents the completion of one journey, as well as the start of another. The labyrinth itself represents the challenges and obstacles that these two young people will face in high school, but also the potential for growth and self-discovery.

In the near future, Suarez is poised to embark on yet another captivating mural project within the community, aiming to forge a connection between the school and the community it serves.