We Share This Space
Rhiannon Jakopak, 2023
We Share This Space is a series of two distinct murals inside the Nautilus vault bathroom in the Medicine Bow National Forest. The artist responded to Visit Laramie’s Cowboy Code of Ethics for responsible recreation.
From the artist:
When I think of United States Forest Service land, I think of multiple beings sharing the same space, finding a way for us to all simultaneously, and respectfully, exist in our own ways.
For both murals, I highlighted the numerous ways that a diversity of beings can sit, run, hop, hike, fly, ride, or sway in the Vedauwoo area. Thinking of this interconnectedness brings me joy and fills me with energy; these themes are embodied in the bold colors and playful shapes throughout the murals.
Project support from Laramie Public Art Coalition and Visit Laramie. Thanks to the U.S. Forest Service Laramie Ranger District for their collaboration.