Close-up of orca face and kelp textures in large-scale outdoor mural by Strae

KINGS OF THE CURRENT

Year: 2025

Location: Mojave, CA

Medium: Spray paint, acrylic latex

Client: Private Commission

Dimensions: 10ft x 30ft

Duration: 1 day

Kings of the Current is a moving mural painted on a train car as a private commission for a video production project. The scene features two majestic orcas swimming in vibrant marine blue waters. Pieces of sea kelp flow by them, adding graceful movement and a sense of natural rhythm. The mural captures the elegance and power of these apex predators in their ocean domain. Kings of the Current celebrates marine life, environmental awareness, and the fleeting beauty of wildlife that often goes unseen. It is both a tribute to the orca and a moving reminder of the mysteries and wonders the deep.

Detail of orca whales mural with kelp flow painted for Kings of the Current project by Strae