KaDavien Baylor, a international public artist, creates vibrant murals that inspire hope, foster community healing, and encourage investment. A member of the Greater Shreveport Chamber Leadership Class and a '40 under 40' honoree, his work has been featured in the New York Times and USA Today, reflecting his commitment to creating dialogue and celebrating heritage through art.
SHV1 Amazon Facility (2024)
Shreveport's Amazon Center leads the way, is first to dip into local art and history
BY LIZ SWAINE | Staff writer Sep 3, 2024
Shreveport-born artist KaDavien Baylor, who has created a variety of colorful murals in Shreveport and cities around the U.S., said it all started with a conversation with Thomas Stultz, the head of SHV 1's Human Relations department.
Downtown mural highlighting Quincy Square project nears completion
Kai Uyehara
Kitsap Sun
That's KaDavien Baylor, hailing from Shreveport, Louisiana, who pulled inspiration for the mural’s linear structure from Quincy Jones’ sheet music and vibrant signature scarves, and included a portrait of Jones himself at the mural's west end, highlighting the ongoing project for the block, named after the internationally famous musician who got his start in Bremerton.
Quincy Square Mural Project (2024)
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There is a need to produce further public artwork that helps express the community's values and creates an elevated sense of awareness and belonging for community members and visitors. Art in public spaces reflects and reveals our society, enhances meaning in our civic areas, and adds uniqueness to our communities. Strengthening the identity and character of communities through public art directly supports cultural tourism and economic development strategies, which can both retain and attract residents. The attention public art can bring to a development project can be calculated. A healthy public art ecosystem also drives the growth of new businesses. A robust public art presence creates a positive environment, which supports both the physical health and mental well-being of the community.