A fundraising run last year has helped bring three pieces of public art to North East Hamilton through an initiative by the Bermuda National Gallery.

The inaugural Run for the Arts 5K was held last April, with participants running and walking through North East Hamilton, Palmetto Road and Happy Valley to raise money for public art.

While details of this year’s event have yet to be announced, all three pieces funded by last year’s event are now on display.

DaeNyce’ Keile Rabain created a mural at the Pembroke Playground at Parsons Road of children playing, entitled Outside.

She explained her work on the Bermuda National Gallery website.

“My main goal was to illustrate the beauty of the simple pleasures of being outside,” she said.

“In my work, I often highlight the idea that ‘life is art’ and in this work, I am illustrating that enjoying being outside is a form of art.

“This message is particularly significant in this setting, the playground. The mural features an array of different colours of hibiscus and other Bermuda flora.”

Selaah Stephenson painted a mural of Earl Cameron, the celebrated Bermudian actor, on the wall of Belvin’s Variety on Happy Valley Road.

Ms Stephenson said: “He is identified as one of the first Black actors to have achieved success in the industry and has had primary roles in several films since the 1930s.

“Cameron’s appearances did not stop until 2013 at the impressive age of 96, which is why I chose to produce an art piece of him in his later years.

“Earl Cameron will forever be remembered as a trailblazer, someone who created his own path. I hope that this portrait, layered with vibrant colours, stands as a reminder to delve into your passions and lead with tenacity.”

The final mural was created by Alshanté Foggo, who has painted several city murals across the island.

The mural, entitled One Love, can be seen by the Pembroke Laundromat.

“My goal for this project was to highlight the love and unity you can find in areas that are sometimes overlooked,” she said.

“Things I recall when visiting the surrounding neighbourhoods are love, unity among neighbours, joy and excitement as children played outdoors.

“The true beauty of public art is it’s a universal equaliser. It’s free for all to consume regardless of socio-economic status.”