Beginning the Year on a Bright, Bold Note

Out with the old, in with the bold. UTC is starting the year with a fresh mural by Chad Mize, bringing color, character, and a whole lot of personality to our rotating art space. From happy hues to whimsical figures, this mural is designed to make you smile, slow down, and maybe even spot something new every time you pass by.

MEET THE ARTIST

CHAD MIZE is a multimedia artist, designer and muralist based in St. Petersburg, Florida. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1974, and later relocated to the Tampa Bay area, where he spent most of his childhood. An early interest in art led to him earning a BFA in Visual Communications from the University of Mississippi. Drawing inspiration from both past and contemporary culture, he takes a humorous, tongue-in-cheek approach to his designs, which include playful doodles, colorful patterns, political art and graphics with text.

Since moving to St. Petersburg in 2003, MIZE has been championing the Tampa Bay art scene. In 2018, he opened MIZE, a gallery in the Historic Uptown neighborhood of St Petersburg, which operated until 2022. Following its closure, he set his sights on a larger gallery project titled SPACE and currently curates exhibitions throughout Tampa Bay at a variety of venues.

MIZE’s client list includes nationally and internationally recognized brands such as Disney, Facebook, COACH, NUTRL, Tampa Bay Lightning, Tampa Bay Rays, Sprouts, Kahwa, Busch Gardens, The Vinoy Hotel, and JW Marriott.

“My purpose for creating art is to inspire and uplift the viewer. I consistently saturate my work with colors and concepts that radiate happiness. This originates from my endless desire to produce optimistic imagery in various forms. I find great pleasure in sharing my vision and leaving my mark on modern culture.”

Stop by our rotating art space near Naked Farmer while it’s on display through March. Snap a pic & share the love with us on Instagram or Facebook @utcsarasota.

For more bold, bright, and joyful art, follow Chad Mize on Instagram at instagram.com/chadmize