Trashcan Mural Project: Kalama Heritage

Artist Profile:

This piece started with another overwhelming request from the residents of Kalama—something beautiful, meaningful, and inspired by Native American heritage. I reached out to the talented artist, Roselynn LaJeunesse, and asked if she would take on the challenge of creating her own artistic interpretation of the salmon that call our rivers home. Salmon are such an important part of the Pacific Northwest, and I wanted this piece to honor that connection to our rivers, our community, and the heritage that surrounds us.

Artist:

Roselynn LaJeunesse

Hi there! My name is Roselynn La Jeunesse. By day, I work in Human Resources and teach support staff how to assist and advocate for individuals with developmental disabilities. Outside of work, I’m a self-taught artist. Although I have no formal training, I’m always looking for ways to grow my skills, whether that’s hosting art and craft nights at my home, creating commissioned paintings and tattoo designs, or participating in #inktober, the annual month-long drawing challenge. I’ve been fortunate to share my love of art throughout the Pacific Northwest. Some of my public projects include a painting featured in an outdoor gallery in Bremerton, a design for an electrical box art installation in Longview, and a mural for Astoria Brewing Company illustrating their brewing process. (Along with a few fun photo opportunities for fellow fans of The Goonies!) As someone who loves the Pacific Northwest and the incredible artistic culture that makes it so special, I’m honored to contribute to one of my favorite creative little towns: Kalama. It’s exciting to watch the community come alive with art on walls, benches, and even trash cans, and I’m grateful to be a small part of that transformation. If you’d like to follow along on my wonderfully informal doodling journey, you can find me on Instagram @roselynn_artistry.