MIAMI, FL - American Landmark Apartments (“American Landmark”), one of the nation’s fastest-growing multifamily owner-operators, celebrated the official unveiling and ribbon cutting of a new large-scale mural at Mosaic at Miramar, created by Artist-in-Residence and Cuban-born visual artist Yanel Hernandez Prieto. The event brought together residents, local officials from the City of Miramar, and community partners in celebration of the company’s ongoing investment in arts, culture, and resident engagement.
The mural is an expansive and vibrant work inspired by Prieto’s wife, young son, and the tropical landscape of South Florida. Titled “The Garden,” the mural serves as a visual representation of community life at Mosaic at Miramar. The artwork, which greets residents and guests as they arrive to Mosaic at Miramar, is part of American Landmark’s continued commitment to public art and creative placemaking within its communities.
“Creating places where people feel connected and proud of where they live is at the heart of our vision,” said Joe Lubeck, CEO of American Landmark Apartments. “Through our Artist-in-Residence Program, we’re able to bring talented creators like Yanel directly into our communities, enriching daily life through programming and now beautiful public art. A fitting representation, Mosaic at Miramar truly lives up to its name as a diverse tapestry of cultures that make the community what it is today.”
The ribbon cutting was led by American Landmark’s Creative Director Rachel Lubeck, who oversees the Artist-in-Residence Program, an initiative launched in 2020 that provides cost-free housing, a monthly teaching stipend, and studio space for up to one year to selected visual, culinary, musical and fitness artists. In exchange, artists host weekly workshops, classes, and events for residents across American Landmark communities.
Since its inception, the program has welcomed 32 Artists in Residence and hosted more than 3,000 resident events across Florida, Texas, the Carolinas, Arizona, and Nevada, ranging from sip-and-paints and holiday crafts to culinary workshops, yoga classes, guitar lessons, and large-scale mural creations like the one unveiled this week.
“We are honored to have been part of an event that brought the whole community together and celebrated both our program and Yanel’s creativity,” said Rachel Lubeck. “This mural represents a major accomplishment for Yanel and for our initiative, as do the support networks that grow through our regular artistic gatherings and classes. The turnout was beautiful, and I’m excited to keep building on this feeling of shared uplift. Art that comes from the soul is a gift to everyone who experiences it.”
Speaking at the event, Prieto shared the personal inspiration behind the piece and what it meant to bring it to life as part of his residency.
“This mural is inspired by my family including my wife and young son, but also my extended art family here at Mosaic at Miramar,” said Prieto. “I am grateful for the residents who have welcomed me so openly, and for the American Landmark team whose support made this project possible. Recognizing the mosaic that is Miramar, my only language is art, and I am grateful to use it every day to connect with this community and activate this important space with a mural that represents us all.”
The ceremony featured remarks from City of Miramar Commissioners Maxwell B. Chambers and Avril Cherasard, and concluded with a community reception, photos, and an artist-led walkthrough of the mural.
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