PHILIPSBURG:--- Zillah Duzon-Hazel has completed a new design for her @ColorMeSXM mural in Philipsburg, opposite Oranje School. @ColorMeSXM is a project by Be The Change Foundation, in collaboration with artists, that aims to uplift Philipsburg through art and color. The refresh of Zillah's mural was made possible with funding from Cultuurfonds Caribisch Gebied.
The original mural was painted six years ago and had begun to show signs of wear, with some of the wooden boards also damaged. Over the years, the mural became a favorite backdrop for headshots, TikTok videos, magazine shoots, and plenty of photos, so Be The Change felt it was time to refresh it.
Zillah is a St. Maarten-born fashion designer, surface pattern designer and mural artist. Her colorful designs draw inspiration from St. Maarten and the Caribbean, including our nature, tropical fruits, colors, and landscapes. Many of her patterns start out as hand-painted designs before being turned into fabrics for clothing and accessories. Her work under her brand ‘Jolie Duzon’ has been shown across the Caribbean and at New York Fashion Week.
The new mural again features three of Zillah’s popular patterns, providing a colorful backdrop for photos. Several friends and volunteers also came out to help Zillah with the mural, and she would like to thank everyone who gave their time and helped get it finished: “The best part of creating this mural is how people reacted. Both residents and tourists stopped by to help paint, others offered drinks, and a nearby restaurant owner offered me a meal. Hearing the nice greetings and compliments as people walk or drive by is always nice too!”
Be The Change Foundation & Artist Zillah hope the public enjoys the new designs as much as they enjoyed the original! See more work by Zillah on Instagram: @Jolie_Duzon & the mural project on @ColorMeSXM.