Brighton History Detective is on the Case: Uncovering a Mural of Inspiration

Robin Kring
2 days ago
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Updated: 5 hours ago

Sleuthing the Stories Inside the "Women of Inspiration" Mural by Frank Garza

Case Number: 000022, Identify Hidden Characters of “Brighton's Women of Inspiration Mural, by Frank Garza. Mural Background History by Robin Kring aka The Brighton History Detective.

Mural Location: The mural is located on the north exterior wall of the H&R Block building at 66 S. Main St., in Brighton, Colorado.

Uncovering Clues

The Brighton History Detective is on the case identifying each area of inspiration represented by the historical women, modern girls, and hidden symbols painted into "Brighton's Women of Inspiration" Mural* by Frank Garza.

Brighton's "Women of Inspiration" Mural, located at 66 S. Main St. Brighton, Colorado.

Garza's Strong Symbolism and Realism

The hidden symbolism of the magnifying glass and pen represent the writers and historians inspiring "Brighton's Artistic Heart."

In the Women of Inspiration Mural, the distinct style of strong symbolism and realism of Artist Frank Garza has captured a creative historical expression of Brighton’s Women of Inspiration. The young girls in the forefront, open the pages of Brighton’s past and reflect on Brighton’s Women of Inspiration. Appearing in the background, each grouping highlights a representative of the many Brighton women embodying a unique symbolic group of inspiration. Additional symbolism is hidden throughout, such as the ornaments creative tools held by the young girls.

Historical Background by Robin Kring

The complete dossier shares the history behind those featured and includes several additional stories of the women who continued to inspire the community through the years. Access the case dossier by scanning the QR code (located on the north exterior wall of the H&R Block building at 66 S. Main St.) or download a copy here:

Brighton Cultural Arts Commission Project

*The "Women of Inspiration" mural by Frank Garza is a public art project of Brighton Cultural Arts, honoring and celebrating the women who inspired Brighton. and was made possible with funding from the Scientific and Cultural Facilities (SCFD) and Brighton Lodging Tax grants.