Corridor Foundation Headquarters
Muralist: Ernesto Merenje
The Factory
The Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation’s headquarters is now located in St Petersburg’s newest arts enclave, “The Factory.” These repurposed buildings and warehouses, 91,000 square feet in size, are home to numerous artists and organizations, as well as the Fairgrounds St. Pete, an immersive art experience. We’re excited to partner with internationally recognized artist, Ernesto Maranje, to showcase the beauty of wild Florida on our front entryway. This continues our legacy of engaging influential artists and communicators throughout the state to promote our vital mission.
Meet the artist
Ernesto Maranje is a Cuban-American artist born in Chicago, Illinois in 1983 and raised in Miami, Florida. He discovered his interest in art at 27 while serving in the Coast Guard.
Ernesto’s work explores flora and fauna, biological evolution, and plant and animal relationships. He renders these ideas with acrylic and spray paint on large-scale murals and canvas.He has painted murals at home and abroad, including countries like Ukraine, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Greece and Spain. Ernesto has also worked on many public art projects with cities, arts and cultural divisions, non-profits and NGOs. His canvas work has been shown in solo and group shows in the U.S. and overseas.
Explore the Mural
Photo credit to Sonja Pedersen
Thank You To Our Sponsors
This mural is made possible by the support of the following! Thank you.
Sponsor
The Lowry Murphey Family Foundation, Inc.
In Kind Sponsor
Partner
