A Mural Project by Steve Bickis
The Promise of Brighter Days
Our American Rainbow is a free mural design - offered to any city or organization that believes every person deserves love, kindness, and respect.
Artist Statement
I painted this image because I am concerned about the direction America is being led.
The rainbow has long been a universal symbol of hope, promise, and renewal, a reminder that the storm is over and brighter days are possible. The children represent the beautiful diversity of people who make up this country, each deserving of love, compassion, empathy, and care.
The stars symbolize patriotism: a love for America that embraces its culture and heritage, encourages civic participation, and calls us to hold this nation accountable to its stated ideals. To me, patriotism means striving to make America a better, more just, and more welcoming place for everyone.
My hope is to see this image displayed on buildings, barns, and billboards across our nation as a visible expression of solidarity, a reminder that every person deserves to be treated with kindness, empathy, dignity, and respect.
This work is also deeply personal. It honors my father, a first-generation American who served his country during World War II, and reflects my desire to leave a meaningful mark through my work so that I may continue my journey as a working artist.
We Are America.
We the People.
- Steve Bickis
Free for every community
Put the rainbow on your wall.
Steve Bickis is offering the design of Our American Rainbow at no cost to any city, school, church, nonprofit, organization, or individual that wants to print for public view. No licensing fee. No catch. Just a shared belief.
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