As per the the festival brief the mural is scientifically based on the life cycle of the Ayepe-arenye (Yeperenye) Caterpillar. From egg, to feeding on Tar-Vine, Growing larger, disappearing underground to pupa stage then emerging as moths. The blue shapes are based on the tar-vine, the main food source. Blue colour and cloud symbolises the rains needed for them to emerge. The black section symbolises the pupa stage underground. Fiona Walsh, a local scientist, was key in designing this iconic mural, providing information and photos about the different stages of life of the caterpillar. The artwork is 420 m² in size.
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