Chase Dreams Like Bubbles
“I don’t hope this is just the tallest mural in Long Beach. I hope it becomes the most meaningful, etched not just on a building but in the hearts of all who pass by.”
Designed for the city’s Marriott Hotel, the mural sweeps across an otherwise bare facade, bringing with it a vibrant optimism. A little girl peers toward the sky with hopeful eyes, bubbles circling her as they continue their climb up the building. The work is drenched in a complementary color palette, where blue and orange tones contrast yet still build off one another. The result is a charming sense of buoyancy, mimicking the bubbles that swirl around the central figure. Even so, these bubbles represent more than just playfulness.
Photo Credit: @birdmanphotos
Special thanks to NBC News for featuring Brian’s story behind the creation of Chase Dreams Like Bubbles
This mural was completed as part of the Long Beach Walls Art Renzei 2025 mural festival.