# Intercultural Political Murals Kamea Hadar's Obama Art Mural Transcends Cultural Influences By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-06-27 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/obama-art References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2016/6/kamea-hadar-illustrates-hapa) & [kameahadar](http://kameahadar.com/) This President Obama art mural was done by Kamea Hadar as a means to depict Hawaii's many different cultural influences that make up the way of life there. The piece is titled 'Hapa,' a word that is said to translate to either "part" or "partial." The celebratory Obama art mural aims to portray a [liberal sense of diversity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/african-identity) with a focus on the topic of racial equality. The work takes up an entire side of a small two-storey building where it is lit by the light of surrounding streetlights and buildings to remain visible at all times. A tribute to the US President's departure from office, the mural recreates the portrait of Obama in great detail and accuracy. Going along with it are the words taken from an inspirational speech that was given by him in Philadelphia that works to drive the message of racial equality. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Political](https://www.trendhunter.com/political) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Cultural Diversity:** Opportunity for businesses to create products and services that promote and celebrate cultural diversity. - **Public Art:** Disruptive innovation in the public art industry through large-scale murals that convey social and political messages. - **Inspirational Messaging:** Potential for utilizing inspirational quotes and speeches in various industries to convey powerful messages. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for artists and designers to create intercultural murals that spark conversations and promote inclusivity. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Implementation of murals in tourist destinations to enhance the cultural experience and attract visitors. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Utilizing inspirational messaging in advertising campaigns to resonate with consumers and promote brand values. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Statement Wall Covering Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/el-muro.md) - [Barber-Backed Murals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andis-company.md) - [Street Art Metaverses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frieze-los-angeles.md) - [Online Abuse-Condemning Murals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marcus-rashford-mural.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Presidential Campus Athletic Facilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-court-2.md) - [Augmented Reality Travel Murals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-murals.md) - [AAPI-Honoring Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upon-further-reflection.md) - [Peace-Centric Oversized Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peace-head.md)