Bicicleta Sem Freio returned to Fort Smith, Arkansas to complete a gigantic 5,200 square foot mural curated by Justkids for local non-profit 6.46 Downtown as a pop-up of the late Unexpected Festival. This contemporary spin on the local culture and history that dreamily brightens the main street of downtown- entitled The Fastest Banjo in Town- depicts a dream-like scene where a cowboy with a wolf/dog face skillfully plays the banjo, celebrates the artistic energy reminding us of the important aspects of happiness, nature, harmony, and creativity. In a delightful twist, its cowboy holster, usually reserved for a weapon, is ingeniously repurposed to hold paintbrushes instead. A thoughtful reminder that art is a tool for creation and transformation rather than conflict and violence; it shapes our perceptions and creates bridges of connections.
"This city has embraced us with open arms in 2015 and holds a special place in our hearts. Music always takes center stage in our art, so this time around we painted a banjo player just chilling in his cowboy boots. We wanted to capture the free-spirited nature that music brings. As for the creature's identity, is it a dog or a wolf? Well, we intentionally leave that open to the wonderful people of Fort Smith to guess. We like leaving a bit of mystery and interpretation." - Bicicleta Sem Freio
